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The Graduate Studies Certificate introduces students to a focused study of the Scriptures, theology, or ministry based upon their intended ministry role. It provides a foundation of biblical education or ministry skills helpful for those serving in support roles, missions work or bi-vocational ministries. Furthermore, the diploma program may be used as the first year of the Master of Divinity, M.A. (Biblical and Theological Studies), M.A. (Intercultural Studies), or M.A. in Ministry and Leadership programs.
This program is intentionally compact and accessible for the purpose of helping a student prepare for specific area of ministry. Click the links below to learn more about what training looks like as a part of your preferred concentration, or build a concentration through the Open Track:
Bible Coaching
Pastoral Care to Women Theology
Youth and Family
The Portland campus provides a unique cluster of classes within our Monday Only track with additional courses delivered throughout the daytime and evenings. We also make available other nontraditional avenues like the In-Ministry track for paid ministry practitioners. Students may also complete their program entirely through distance learning. To learn more about these delivery systems, visit this webpage.
The Graduate Studies Certificate may be completed entirely through distance learning. These courses are typically delivered on DVD-ROMs, containing video lectures and PowerPoint slides. Interaction with other students takes place via internet learning centers, and each student works with a faculty member who serves as a course mentor. To learn more, visit westernseminary.edu/WSCLL.
Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree or its full educational equivalent from a college or university accredited by a United States association holding membership in one of the six regional accrediting associations, that is a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges in Canada, that is a member of the Association for Biblical Higher Education, or from an institution which maintains similar academic requirements and standards.
Admission requirements for this program include a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Western Seminary recommends that an applicant’s undergraduate degree contain a minimum of 35 semester hours of the liberal arts and sciences.
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