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PROGRAM CHECKLIST: Graduate Studies Certificate (SJC/SAC)Catalog Year 2015-2016Graduate Studies Certificate – Biblical studies specialization(16 credits)
Biblical studies (4 credits):
DBS 506 (4)Learning to Interpret Scripture ( )______
Biblical literature (12 credits):
BLS 501X (2)Interpreting OT 1: Genesis – 2 Samuel( )______
BLS 501Y (2)Interpreting OT 2: 1 Kings – Song Solomon( )______
BLS 502X (2)Interpreting OT 3: Prophets( )______
BLS 502Y (2)Interpreting NT 1: Matthew to John( )______
BLS 503X (2)Interpreting NT 2: Epistles I( )______
BLS 503Y (2)Interpreting NT 3: Epistles II( )______
Graduate Studies Certificate - Biblical languages specialization(16 credits)
Biblical studies (4 credits):
DBS 506 (4)Learning to Interpret Scripture ( )______
Biblical language studies – select 8 credits from:
NTS 508 (3)Introducing Foundation for Greek Exegesis( )______
NTS 509 (3)Greek Reading/Syntax( )______
NTS 515 (2) Principles of Exegesis
or OTS 508 (3)Introducing Foundation for Hebrew Exegesis( )______
OTS 509 (3)Hebrew Reading/Syntax( )______
OTS 515 (2) Principles of Exegesis( ) ______
Open electives (4 credits)
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Graduate Studies Certificate – Theological studies specialization(16 credits)
Biblical studies (4 credits):
DBS 506 (4)Learning to Interpret Scripture ( )______
Theological studies (10 credits):
THS 501 (4)Knowing the Triune God: Theology I( )______
THS 502 (4)Glorifying the God of our Salvation: Theology II( )______
THS 503 (2)Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III( )______
Open electives (2 credits):
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Graduate Studies Certificate – Ministry specialization(16 credits)
Ministerial studies (12 credits):
DBS 506 (4)Learning to Interpret Scripture ( )______
DIS 501 (2)Communicating Christ in Culture( )______
DMS 501 (2)Thinking Theologically about Ministry Leadership( )______
EMS 505 (2)Growing Disciples Intentionally( )______
PTS 504 (2)Maximizing the Church's Redemptive Influence( )______
Open Electives (4 credits):
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Graduate Studies Certificate - Pastoral Care to Women specialization(16 credits)
Pastoral Studies to Women (Choose 12 credits from the following):
PCW 511 (2)A Pastoral Understanding of Women( )______
PCW 512X (2)Women in Pain, Part I( )______
PCW 512Y (2)Women in Pain, Part II( )______
PCW 513 (2)Women in Leadership( )______
PCW 514 (2)Building a Ministry to Women( )______
PCW 515 (2)Develop & Deliver Life-Changing Messages( )______
PCW 521 (2)Develop Life-Changing Bible Study Curriculum( )______
Open electives (4 credits):
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Graduate Studies Certificate – Youth and Family Ministry specialization(16 credits)
Youth and ministry studies (12 credits):
YMS 502 (2)Developing a Theological Model for 21st Century Youth Ministry( )______
YMS 503 (2)Leading a Youth Ministry( )______
FMS 501(2)Family Ministry in the Church( )______
YMS 501(1)Understanding Adolescent Development ( )______
YMS 504(1)Communicating to Youth ( )______
YMS 505(1)Issues for 21st Century Youth Ministry ( )______
YMS 506(1)Spiritual Formation of Youth ( )______
EMS 505 (2)Growing Disciples Intentionally( )______
Electives (4 credits):
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Graduate Studies Certificate – Open Track (16 credits)
Concentration Study (with advisor consent): 8 credits
Select courses from one discipline or theme with advisor approval (Foundational degree or diploma courses recommended.)
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Open electives (8 credits)
Select courses with advisor approval.
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Completed Credits at WesternTotal to date
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED FOR PROGRAM COMPLETION: 16
Prepared by ______Date Rev: 5/21/15