Certificate of Distinction in Theology
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Jan 2025
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On-Campus
Introduction
You’ll boost your résumé and graduate applications by simultaneously earning your theology degree with a Certificate of Distinction that acknowledges your coursework mastery. You can qualify by maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or better in 24 units of upper-division work in theology, Church history, or the history of philosophy.
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Master topics in-depth that will prepare you for graduate school in theology.
- Study upper-division courses in theology, Church history, or the history of philosophy.
Program Details
The Certificate of Distinction in Theology acknowledges the achievement of theology majors who exhibit a mastery of theology coursework in preparation for graduate study by maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or better in 24 units of upper-division work in theology, Church history, or the history of philosophy.
Curriculum
The Certificate of Distinction in Theology acknowledges the achievement of theology majors who exhibit a mastery of theology coursework in preparation for graduate study by maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or better in 24 units of upper-division work in theology, Church history, or the history of philosophy from the following list:
Required Senior Seminar
- Senior Seminar: Theology and Social Issues 1
Additional Units
Complete 12 additional units of 400-level coursework in theology or Church history or 300-level coursework in history of philosophy.
Required Emphasis
Complete 9 units (not used above) from one of three emphases:
Church History Emphasis
Select three of the following:
- Seminar in Church History
- Writing 3: The Formation of Early Christianity 2
- Writing 3: American Christianity 2
- Writing 3: The History of Christian Spirituality 2
- Global Christianity 3
- Christian Traditions
Systematic Theology Emphasis
Select three of the following:
- The Theology of John Wesley
- Theologians and Theological Movements
- Doctrinal Theology
- Theological Ethics
- Theology from the Margins 4
- Topics in Systematic Theology
- Readings
History of Philosophy Emphasis
Select three of the following:
- History of Ancient Philosophy
- Medieval Philosophy
- History of Early Modern Philosophy
- History of 19th and 20th Century Philosophy