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Certificate in Church History

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Suggested Schedule

2012-2013

Coursework Required for a
Certificate in
Church History

Eighteen semester hours of coursework as follows:
THL 320 Introduction to Church History (3)

THL 416 General Epistles and Revelation (3)

THL 421 History of Christianity I (3)

THL 422 History of Christianity II (3)

THL 474 Archaeology and the New Testament (3)

THL 499abc Independent Study (3)

To the right is a list of those courses that a student must complete for a Certificate in Church History. This certificate normally requires one academic year (two semesters) to complete on a part-time basis (see Suggested Schedule). Those who plan to complete the certificate over two or more years can take one or two courses a semester. These courses are not available in the summer session except THL 499abc.

Program Purpose

The purpose of this certificate program is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of  the people, issues, and advancements of the Church from the time immediately following the death of the Apostles until today through consideration of each of its seven distinct eras. The design of this certificate program is to help students to identify the main themes and events of the Church, to put the proper perspective into World History, and to help identify root error and overcome modern error.

Program Objectives

On successful completion of this program, a student should be able to:

  • Identify and demonstrate the history of the Church;

  • Identify important events, themes, and characters in the history of the Church;

  • Determine the effects of certain historical events on the present Church; and

  • Better appreciate the Church's rich 2000 history. .

Program Prerequisite

This program is open only to regular (matriculated) students.

Program Requirements

For graduation, a student must have completed a minimum of 18 semester hours consisting of THL 320, 416, 421, 422, 474, 499abc with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in the 18 semester hours applicable to the certificate. A student can not apply more than 15 semester hours credit to a certificate when earned through the Open Learning Program. Generally, it is best for one to apply for admission as a regular (matriculated) student upon deciding on a specific certificate, diploma or degree. See Making Application.

Program Advisement

Each student entering the Certificate in Church History program has an assigned adviser who will be available for program advisement and career information. An adviser helps a student create a workable plan to meet his or her educational objectives within a reasonable time period.

Application for Graduation

For the conferring of the certificate students should apply for graduation in the semester they plan to graduate. An Application for Graduation must be filed with the Registrar by midterm for graduation that semester.


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