Classical Theology Certificate

Overview

The Classical Theology Certificate introduces students to basic Christian doctrine, to the virtues of classical theological formation, and to the skills of Socratic discussion. Students then sample the Common Places, Master Practitioners, and Sacred Page coursework from Talbot's Master of Arts - Classical Theology program in courses that can later be applied to the full graduate degree, if desired.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Classical Theology Certificate, students will demonstrate an introductory ability to:

1. Analyze and synthesize the works of classical Christian theologians for the sake of retrieval (ULO 1).
2. Analyze and synthesize the doctrines of the Christian faith using key theological convictions, habits, and strategies undergirding classical theology (ULO 1 and ULO 3).
3. Analyze and interpret biblical texts with theological awareness and in conversation with the history of Christian interpretation (ULO 1)
4. Appropriate the spiritual/formational insights of classical theology in personal, academic, and social contexts (ULO 2).

Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information section of this catalog.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Arts degree or its academic equivalent from an accredited college with a minimum grade point average of 2.6 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor of Arts degree or its academic equivalent from an accredited institution may still apply and may be provisionally admitted at the discretion of Talbot School of Theology.

Completion Requirements

1. Satisfactorily complete all courses for a total of 18 semester credits as outlined in the curriculum below.
2. Complete the online introduction to theological research and writing by the end of the first semester.
3. Obtain a 2.5 GPA with no grade below a C- in all courses to be credited toward completion.
4. Complete the entire program in no more than five years.

Curriculum Requirements

Each course must be completed with a C- or above.

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May be taken multiple times with different content. Must be taken for a combined total of 3 credits.

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May be taken multiple times with different content.