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Christian Studies

Graduate Certificate
Graduate

16 credits

Required for Program

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Find renewed life in your faith, with greater knowledge of the Bible and theology. A graduate certificate in Christian Studies will provide you with the tools needed to explore theological ideas, apply faith to life, and study the word of God, all under the guidance of caring professors.

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Class size ratio

16 Credits

apply towards a MATS degree or an MDIV degree

Why get a graduate certificate in Christian Studies at Northwestern?

This certificate will expand your knowledge of scripture and theology as you gain an introduction to graduate-level education. By completing key courses from the Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) curriculum, you will grow deeper in biblical knowledge.

The Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies is granted upon completion of 16 credits of MATS coursework, and those credits will fully transfer toward the later completion of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) or the Master of Divinity (MDIV). Students entering the program must already have a bachelor’s degree.

If you have a passion to study the Bible and want to understand important theological concepts, this might be the right graduate certificate for you.

What will you learn?

You will learn to analyze, think critically, and become grounded in Scripture.

Some classes include:

Spiritual Formation
Biblical Hermeneutics
Bible
Theology

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We are here to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and we do that by serving one another and our students.

W. Edward Glenny

J. Edwin Hartill Endowed Professor (2011-15)
Professor of New Testament Studies and Greek

Related Programs

These related graduate degrees will further prepare you for leadership.
- Theological Studies
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Meet your professors

Professors at Northwestern are focused on their students first. Our faculty include experts in their respective fields who want to help you grow in your faith while you earn your degree.

Meet the entire department

Bradley L. Sickler, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Program Director for Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Dr. Sickler has been teaching at University of Northwestern since 2008. Prior to that, he was Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Ouachita Baptist University. Besides his teaching ministry, he...

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Thom Black, D.Min.

Adjunct Instructor

Professor Black joined the Department of Biblical & Theological Studies in the fall of 2006 and is now beginning his sixth year teaching Northwestern students. He has also served on the pastoral...