Certificates - Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary
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Certificates - Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary
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Credit bearing certificates with an ecumenical focus
If you enjoy learning and want to expand your faith and deepen your knowledge in a particular area of study, certificates can help you do just that. Through our certificate program you will be immersed in an ecumenical, inter-cultural, inclusive learning community committed to sharing the transforming love of Jesus Christ and addressing the challenges facing our churches and communities.
Through this Certificate in Basic Christian Tradition you can root yourselves in the foundation of Christian theology, hermeneutics, and Christian traditions in a global context.
Basic Christian Tradition Overview
Through this Certificate in Foundations of Methodist Ministry you can root
yourself in the history and tradition of Methodism
Foundations of Methodist Ministry Overview
Through our Certificate in Child Advocacy, fulfill your Christian calling to love God and serve neighbor through public ministries of advocacy, organizing, and justice-making on behalf of children.
Certificate in Child Advocacy Overview
Through our Certificate in Christian Education, you will study with one of the top Christian Education departments in the nation and develop skills for the practice of Christian education with adults, youth, and children in a wide variety of settings.
Includes optional UMC Professional Certification track
Certificate in Christian Education Overview
Through our Certificate in Ecological Regeneration, you can complete graduate courses in ecological theology, environmental ethics, and practical eco-theology to equip you for environmental ministries in diverse contexts for the sake of ecological healing and justice.
Certificate in Ecological Regeneration Overview
Through the Certificate in Evangelism and Church Planting, you will be equipped to articulate an understanding of evangelism that is authentic to your own experience of God’s goodness, faithful to the Christian tradition, and contextually relevant to enhance your ministry.
Includes optional UMC Professional Certification track
Certificate in Evangelism and Church Planting Overview
Classes that fit your schedule
We offer courses in a variety of modalities to fit your schedule and learning needs. Most of our certificate programs can be completed through a combination of online and intensive in-person courses.
Earn credit towards a graduate degree
With our certificate program, you can earn 15 credit hours that can be used toward a graduate degree program.
Discern God’s call
If you are just beginning to feel called to ministry, aren’t yet sure where to begin, and want to “try” theological education without the larger time and financial commitment of a degree program, certificates are an affordable way to gain up to credit hours toward a degree program as you continue to discern God’s call in your life.
An affordable theological education
Through our certificate programs, you only pay $500 per credit hour (student and technology fees included) – a significant savings from our standard tuition and fee rate!
Professional ministry development
As a clergy or lay person interested in or already working in a particular area of ministry, our certificate programs integrate rigorous academics and real-world application that better prepare you professionally for your vocational setting.
Additional Resources
Find the right course for your schedule
VIEW COURSES
Meet our renowned faculty
VIEW FACULTY
Explore the academic calendar
VIEW CALENDAR
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Certificates
Credit bearing certificates with an ecumenical focus
If you enjoy learning and want to expand your faith and deepen your knowledge in a particular area of study, certificates can help you do just that. Through our certificate program you will be immersed in an ecumenical, inter-cultural, inclusive learning community committed to sharing the transforming love of Jesus Christ and addressing the challenges facing our churches and communities.
Through this Certificate in Basic Christian Tradition you can root yourselves in the foundation of Christian theology, hermeneutics, and Christian traditions in a global context.
Basic Christian Tradition Overview
Through this Certificate in Foundations of Methodist Ministry you can root
yourself in the history and tradition of Methodism
Foundations of Methodist Ministry Overview
Through our Certificate in Child Advocacy, fulfill your Christian calling to love God and serve neighbor through public ministries of advocacy, organizing, and justice-making on behalf of children.
Certificate in Child Advocacy Overview
Through our Certificate in Christian Education, you will study with one of the top Christian Education departments in the nation and develop skills for the practice of Christian education with adults, youth, and children in a wide variety of settings.
Includes optional UMC Professional Certification track
Certificate in Christian Education Overview
Through our Certificate in Ecological Regeneration, you can complete graduate courses in ecological theology, environmental ethics, and practical eco-theology to equip you for environmental ministries in diverse contexts for the sake of ecological healing and justice.
Certificate in Ecological Regeneration Overview
Through the Certificate in Evangelism and Church Planting, you will be equipped to articulate an understanding of evangelism that is authentic to your own experience of God’s goodness, faithful to the Christian tradition, and contextually relevant to enhance your ministry.
Includes optional UMC Professional Certification track
Certificate in Evangelism and Church Planting Overview
Classes that fit your schedule
We offer courses in a variety of modalities to fit your schedule and learning needs. Most of our certificate programs can be completed through a combination of online and intensive in-person courses.
Earn credit towards a graduate degree
With our certificate program, you can earn 15 credit hours that can be used toward a graduate degree program.
Discern God’s call
If you are just beginning to feel called to ministry, aren’t yet sure where to begin, and want to “try” theological education without the larger time and financial commitment of a degree program, certificates are an affordable way to gain up to credit hours toward a degree program as you continue to discern God’s call in your life.
An affordable theological education
Through our certificate programs, you only pay $500 per credit hour (student and technology fees included) – a significant savings from our standard tuition and fee rate!
Professional ministry development
As a clergy or lay person interested in or already working in a particular area of ministry, our certificate programs integrate rigorous academics and real-world application that better prepare you professionally for your vocational setting.
Additional Resources
Find the right course for your schedule
VIEW COURSES
Meet our renowned faculty
VIEW FACULTY
Explore the academic calendar
VIEW CALENDAR