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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONS
The Graduate Certificate, Christian Foundations is designed to offer Biblical, theological, historical, and personal training for lay ministry in the local church. It is not an alternative to professional preparation for vocational ministry, as offered through the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Education, Master of Arts in Church Music, and Master of Arts in Counseling Degree programs.
Read 'Seminary Training Not Just for Pastors'
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CURRICULUM |
Christian Foundations Emphasis
2210-2211 Old Testament Survey I & II
2310-2311 New Testament Survey I & II |
34 hours
6 hrs
6 hrs |
Select One:
2400 Introduction to Hermeneutics
3300 Introduction to Apologetics |
2 hrs
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| 3100 History of Christianity I |
3 hrs |
Select One:
3101 History of Christianity II
3110 Baptist History |
3 hrs |
3200-3201 Theology I & II
3400 Christian Ethics
5000 Personal Spiritual Disciplines |
6 hrs
3 hrs
2 hrs |
Select One:
5200 Basic Evangelism & 5230 Evangelism Practicum
7001 Theology & Philosophy of Missions |
3 hrs |
| Concluding Evaluation 1 |
0 hrs |
| TOTAL |
34 hours |
| 1 A comprehensive assessment. |
Please consult the MBTS Academic Catalog for the most accurate, up-to-date information. Download the 2004-06 Academic Catalog in PDF format
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