The certificate program also provides support of ministers for whom seminary is not a prerequisite for licensing and / or ordination, ministry leaders, religious educators, clergy spouses, and others who provide valuable service in support of the church’s ministry of Christian religious education. For these persons, a Foundational Theological Certificate may be particularly helpful. The recommended courses are below:
- CS 101 Introduction to the Old Testament / Hebrew Bible
- CS 112 Introduction to the New Testament
- CF MS 170 Intersectional Theology
- History (any 100 level: CF 120 American Religious History; CF 128 Ancient and Medieval Church History; CF129 Reformation and Modern Church History)
- Theology (any 100 level: CF 100 Christian Belief Today; CF 160 Faith Seeking Understanding)
- Elective (CF110 Introduction to Christian Ethics, PT 217 Intro to Pastoral Theology, 200 level course in consultation with advisor)