Scripture, Theology, and Ministry, Adv. Cert.
[Scripture, Theology, and Ministry - 2301.00]
The Advanced Certificate in Scripture, Theology, and Ministry is a custom certificate program designed for those who are fulfilling requirements for ordination or completing courses for personal enrichment in Scripture, theology, and ministry on top of an already earned bachelor’s or master’s degree. Students who enroll in a master’s program at the Seminary may apply appropriate courses taken in the Advanced Certificate program to any master’s degree program upon matriculation.
Admissions Process:
Northeastern Seminary seeks students whose personal and professional lives are characterized by honesty, integrity, and commitment to high academic, moral, and ethical standards. Applicants must present credentials that demonstrate aptitude for the academic work they will pursue and which indicate they meet other criteria of character and conduct.
Persons seeking admission must complete an online application with the Admissions Office of the Seminary. Along with the online application itself, applicants must also furnish:
- Two recommendations able to speak to the student's aptitude for ministry and academic study. Persons providing recommendations may not be related to the applicant.
- An autobiographical statement: In this statement, the applicant will narrate his or her spiritual pilgrimage, history and vision for Christian service, and career goals and plans.
- Official transcripts from every college or university where the applicant has received a degree (i.e., associate's, bachelor's, master's and/or doctoral) or any program you hope to use for graduate or post-graduate transfer credits. Those who do not possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university at the time of applying may be accepted under the non-baccalaureate designation. Note: Additional documentation is required along with the application for those seeking admission in this category.
- In the case of international students who have not done previous studies in an English language institution, a TOEFL score of 79 or higher is required.
Courses in the Program:
Students may choose any courses that support the program title, designing a specialized focus for denominational certification, personal ministry context, or academic/scholarly pursuits.
- Choose any 6 elective courses (18)
- Bible/History/Theology (GBHT)
- Biblical Studies* (GBIB)
- Biblical Languages (GGRK/GHEB)
- Historical Studies (GHST)
- Ministry (GMIN)
- Personal Spiritual Formation (GPSF)
- Social Ethics (GSOC)
- Theological Studies (GTHE)
*GBIB 5110 is a pre-/co-requisite for GBIB 5150-5180 and GMIN 6280.
Minimum Total Hours: 18
Minimum Graduation Requirements: Cumulative GPA of 2.7 and a completed degree application submitted to academic services by October 1 prior to the May Commencement in which the student intends to graduate.