| 9-18 | Credit Hours | 3-6 Classes |
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The Graduate Certificate and Advanced Graduate Certificate in Systematic Theology is for students who desire focused studies in specific Christian doctrines and issues.
Students interested in Systematic Theology with the Southern M.Div. may complete a 9 hour Graduate Certificate, or an 18 hour Advanced Graduate Certificate en route to their degree.
Choose any 3 courses. Students pursuing the Advanced Graduate Certificate will take any 6 courses:
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 27077 | Issues in Biblical and Systematic Theology | 3 |
| 27120 | The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit | 3 |
| 27177 | Studies in Theology | 3 |
| 27320 | The Doctrine of Humanity and Sin | 3 |
| 27340 | Models of Divine Providence | 3 |
| 27370 | The Doctrine of the Trinity | 3 |
| 27380 | The Doctrine of Salvation | 3 |
| 27400 | The Doctrine of the Person of Christ | 3 |
| 27425 | The Doctrine of the Work of Christ | 3 |
| 27430 | Models of Sanctification | 3 |
| 27640 | The Doctrine of the Church | 3 |
| 28415 | Theology of Human Embodiment | 3 |
The Graduate Certificate and Advanced Graduate Certificate in Systematic Theology allows students to pursue specific and focused studies within the are of Systematic Theology.
Graduate Certificates are only open to M.Div. students. Every M.Div. at Southern Seminary combines a robust core of biblical and theological studies plus missions, evangelism, and ministry courses to ensure students are prepared for a variety of ministry roles.
Graduate Certificates are open to M.Div. students or alumni.
Students may apply for the Master of Divinity with an accredited bachelor’s degree (in any field/major). It is not required that applicants have an academic background in biblical or ministry studies.
Click here to learn more or start your application.
Graduate Certificates are meant to prepare students for specific ministry roles in conjunction with the Master of Divinity. Therefore, only students enrolled in the M.Div. may pursue Graduate Certificates.
Students who already hold a M.Div. degree may apply for and pursue additional Graduate Certificates.
The following students are eligible to apply for and pursue stand-alone Graduate Certificates:
The application for Graduate Certificates comprises of:
Research Interests
Ecclesiology, Pneumatology, Theological Anthropology
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