Graduate Christian Theology Certificate

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Overview

Prepare for Church Leadership With a Christian Theology Certificate

Prepare to serve in the ministry in a lay context by earning your theology certificate. The Graduate Certificate in Christian Theology at Grand Canyon University teaches you systematic and historical theology. You will examine the key doctrines of Christianity in light of its biblical and historical roots. You can work to expand your knowledge of theological matters and acquire the skills to serve in your local church community.

Offered by the College of Theology, this certificate program can equip you with a broad base of religious knowledge. You will examine some of the most prominent theological movements in history, explore historical developments as they pertain to the faith, and demonstrate theological reflection skills.

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Why GCU

Earn Your Graduate Christian Theology Certificate Online

With GCU’s flexible learning options, you can continue to work in your current position while expanding your academic qualifications. Earn your graduate certificate in Christian theology online via our interactive and collaborative learning platform. Manage your coursework and assignments and connect with peers and instructors from anywhere in the world.

Students who earn an online theology certificate at GCU have the opportunity to confidently and articulately discuss the core concepts of the Christian worldview. They can gain an in-depth understanding of key ethical aspects of servant leadership. GCU seeks to graduate students who are innovative thinkers, effective communicators, global contributors and transformative leaders.


This Course Is Offered Online

Coursework

Christian Theology Courses

You will begin your certificate program by learning the principles of academic research, followed by the exploration of God, creation, humanity and sin. Later on in your courses, you will have the opportunity to examine hamartiology, prolegomena and the attributes of God. Additional lessons cover the theological formulation of salvation, the church and the Holy Spirit, where you can examine the nature of Christ and the nature and work of the church.

As you progress through the program, you can prepare to study theological movements and church history from the postapostolic period, through the late medieval period to the late modern period, studying topics such as the Reformation, Renaissance humanism and late medieval nominalism.

Your Christian theology courses will examine the major movements in theology and the development of theological understanding throughout the history of Christianity.

The core course topics for this program include:

  • Ministry and theology graduate studies
  • Systematic theology
  • Christian history
Careers

Career Paths for Graduates With a Christian Theology Certificate

God has a purpose for you. By earning your graduate level Christian theology certificate, you can prepare to fulfill your true potential as a child of God and a servant of Christ. Upon graduation, you may be qualified to help educate others as a religious activities and education director.

Some possible settings in which graduates may pursue employment include the following:

Youth outreach organization

Hospital pastoral care program

Hospice care program

Missionary organization

Faith-based nonprofit entity

Accreditation

Enroll in a Theology Certificate Program From an Accredited University

You can earn your graduate theology certificate from GCU — an institutionally accredited university that has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968. Institutional accreditation speaks to the quality of a university and its academic programs. To learn more about accreditation, visit our university accreditation page.

FAQ

FAQs

If you feel called to continue learning about Christianity and pursue work in your church community, read through some frequently asked questions to learn more about this Christian theology certificate.

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