How does the certificate program work?
Each one-year graduate level certificate consists of three 3-hour courses—nine credit hours in all.
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1 year
EXPECTED DEGREE DURATION
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9
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS
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4
CERTIFICATE OPTIONS
4 Certificate Options
Each certificate has one 3-hour "designated course" and two 3-hour concentration-specific courses of the student's choice.
Christian Ministry Certificate
Implement scriptural principles to build Christian community.
Choose 3 out of 6 offered core courses
- Contextualized Hermeneutics
- Christian Doctrine and Theology
- Worldview and Cultural Discernment
- Biblical Theology of Mission
- Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
- Self-Awareness and the Christian Leader
Biblical Studies Certificate
Utilize biblical interpretation for direct application to ministry settings.
a. Designated Course:
- Christian Doctrine of Theology
b. Pick 2 concentration specific course offerings:
- Any 5000 or 6000 level NT or OT courses
- Any 6000 BT courses
Strategic Leadership Certificate
Engage difficult leadership or organizational situations with Christian principles.
a. Designated Course:
- Self-Awareness and the Christian Leader
b. Pick 2 concentration specific course offerings:
- Any 6000 level SL courses
Spiritual Formation Certificate
Disciple others through relationships and spiritual practices.
a. Designated Course:
- Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
b. Pick 2 concentration specific course offerings:
- Any 6000 level SF courses
Looking for more course information?
View all course information in our catalog and find courses offered during the next term.
Lincoln Seminary Certificates FAQs
- How do I apply for a certificate?
The admissions process to receive a certificate is the same for Lincoln Seminary students. The first step is to complete the free application.
- Do certificate students have different admissions requirements than degree-seeking Lincoln Seminary students?
No. Students enrolled in the certificate program will be required to fulfill all requirements a degree-seeking master's student must complete, including mentoring/spiritual direction and orientation.
- Do certificate students have the same tuition and fees?
Yes, all tuition and fees apply to certificate students.
- Do scholarships apply to certificate students?
Yes. Certificate students have the option to apply for scholarships like all degree-seeking Lincoln Seminary students.
- How many credits need to be earned at OCC?
All 9 credits must be accomplished in Lincoln Seminary. Transfer credits cannot be applied to the certificate.
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