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Certificate in Theology

Three Year Curriculum

 

FIRST YEAR

FALL

Required Courses Pre-Requisites
New Testament (NT)
Christian Theology
Elective I: CELAM*

*The topic for each elective depends on the courses offered each year. To complete the curriculum, you must complete four (4) electives: one (1) during your first year, offered by the Latin American Caribbean Episcopal Council (CELAM), one (1) during your second year, and two (2) during your third year.

 

SPRING

Required Courses Pre-Requisites
Old Testament (OT)
Church History

 

SECOND YEAR

FALL

Required Courses Pre-Requisites
Introduction to Preaching OT, NT, Theology
Biblical Interpretation OT, NT, Theology
Methodism I: History & Doctrine*

*requirement for Methodist students only

 

SPRING

Required Courses Pre-Requisites
Ethics  
Pastoral Care I: Pastoral Integrity
Elective II

 

THIRD YEAR

FALL

Required Courses Pre-Requisites
Elective III
Mission and Evangelism
Methodism II: Worship and Liturgy* Methodism I

*requirement for Methodist students only

 

SPRING

Required Courses Pre-Requisites
Pastoral Care II Pastoral Care I
Elective IV: Theology

 

 

Optional Programing:

  • Critical Thinking, Grammar, and Construction Workshop: bi-weekly series of workshops to develop skills in writing and critical thinking. Each month, two of these will be offered: one in English and one in Spanish.
  • Tutoring Center: one day a week, there will be an open virtual tutoring session. Students will be able to access an open Zoom room to receive advice regarding their assigned work.