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Certificate in Christian Studies                                   24 units

The Certificate in Christian Studies offers a great way to take some graduate level courses without committing to a longer degree. It requires the successful completion of 24 quarter units. The certificate provides you with graduate level theological and missiological education through a personalized short-term, non-degree program. You can focus on either a specific curriculum or a sampling of courses to match personal interests and goals. Classes are available in the School of Theology, Intercultural Studies and Psychology. The general Certificate in Christian Studies may be completed through day or evening courses in Pasadena or at one of Fuller's five extension sites. In addition to full-time and part-time study, some courses may be taken online or by individual distance learning. Since certificate courses may be applied to master's level degree programs, you can utilize your time as certificate student to explore the possibility of further education.

Sample Curriculum

Focus Area (16 Units)

Four courses of your choice

16

Electives (8 Units)

Two courses of your choice
Integrative Essay and Evaluation

Total

 8

24 Units

Notes: 

For specific curriculum information, including information on transfer credit, please contact the SOT Academic Advising or click HERE to view Fuller's Online Catalog.

Admissions Information
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  • Official transcript showing a bachelor's degree earned from an accredited institution of higher learning, with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 or above
  • Evidence of personal maturity as communicated through a pastoral reference and the applicant's religious autobiography
  • Fuller's application form, with application fee attached

Note: Applicants whose native language is not English or whose medium of instruction for all secondary and post-secondary education is not English must either submit a test score of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the past two years or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic Format, taken within the past two years. Please click here for minimum required scores.

If you would like to apply online to this program, click here.