GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Shepherds Theological Seminary offers Graduate Certificate Programs for individuals seeking focused, seminary-level training in a specific area of biblical or theological study without pursuing a full degree. These programs are ideal for those desiring to deepen their ministry effectiveness through specialized academic instruction in a condensed format.

Each certificate consists of seven graduate-level courses: two foundational courses—RS 505 Research for Theological Education and BE 504 Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics—followed by five concentration-specific courses. The available areas of concentration are listed below. For questions, contact the Graduate Certificate Program Director Obadiah McAdoo.

CONCENTRATIONS

Theological Studies

Biblical Studies

Biblical Ministry

CERTIFICATE OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

COURSETITLECREDITS
RS 505Research for Theological Education2
BE 504Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics3
HT 500Historical Theology3
TH 621Systematic Theology I3
TH 622Systematic Theology II3
TH 623Systematic Theology III3
TH 624Systematic Theology IV3
Total Required Credit Hours20

CERTIFICATE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES

COURSETITLECREDITS
RS 505Research for Theological Education2
BE 504Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics3
BE 501Old Testament Studies I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets3
BE 502Old Testament Studies II: Latter Prophets and Writings3
BE 601New Testament Studies I: Matthew to Acts3
BE 602New Testament Studies II: Romans to Revelation3
BE Elec.Bible Exposition Elective3
Total Required Credit Hours20

CERTIFICATE OF BIBLICAL MINISTRY

COURSETITLECREDITS
RS 505Research for Theological Education2
BE 504Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics3
CE 522Learning Theory and Instructional Techniques3
ME 515Apologetics, Evangelism, and Missions3
PT 511Spiritual Formation and Discipleship3
PT 617Communication Skills for Ministry3
CE/PT Elec.Christian Education or Practical Theology Elective3
Total Required Credit Hours20

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