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.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
20 Credit Hours
3 Certificate Options
Condensed Format
Graduate Certificate Programs
CERTIFICATE OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
| COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
| RS 505 | Research for Theological Education | 2 |
| BE 504 | Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| HT 500 | Historical Theology | 3 |
| TH 621 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| TH 622 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| TH 623 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| TH 624 | Systematic Theology IV | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 20 |
CERTIFICATE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
| COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
| RS 505 | Research for Theological Education | 2 |
| BE 504 | Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BE 501 | Old Testament Studies I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets | 3 |
| BE 502 | Old Testament Studies II: Latter Prophets and Writings | 3 |
| BE 601 | New Testament Studies I: Matthew to Acts | 3 |
| BE 602 | New Testament Studies II: Romans to Revelation | 3 |
| BE Elec. | Bible Exposition Elective | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 20 |
CERTIFICATE OF BIBLICAL MINISTRY
| COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
| RS 505 | Research for Theological Education | 2 |
| BE 504 | Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| CE 522 | Learning Theory and Instructional Techniques | 3 |
| ME 515 | Apologetics, Evangelism, and Missions | 3 |
| PT 511 | Spiritual Formation and Discipleship | 3 |
| PT 617 | Communication Skills for Ministry | 3 |
| CE/PT Elec. | Christian Education or Practical Theology Elective | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 20 |
