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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CHURCH HISTORY
The Church History Graduate Certificate Program consists of four courses and a project/paper related to studies. Courses are to be selected from the following list:
TH680 Early Church History
This course covers the period from the Pauline letters to the establishment of Christianity as the approved religion of the Roman Empire in the 4th century and includes the career of St. Augustine (354-430).
TH690 Medieval Church History This course has the students studying the history of monasticism and its impact on the growth of Christianity during the barbarian invasions, the growth of the papacy after Gregory the Great and the use of Roman law to solidify Church order. Students will also study the writings of at least one medieval mystic or one medieval theologian.
TH695 Modern Church History This course has students studying the Protestant Reformation and its impact on Christianity and the modern world. The course will review the modern ecumenical movement within Christianity and the impact of nonChristian religions upon the Christian faith.
TH511 History of God This course covers the evolution of monotheism within the Abraham faith traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. In addition to the theological perspective that led formulations of the divine nature and salvific history based upon revelation, the course also features philosophical perspectives on the nature of God within these traditions.
TH644 Holy Women In the Early Celtic Christian Tradition The goals of this course are: to reflect on the myths and miracles of Celtic holy women whose strength and wisdom have been transmitted through the ages; to discover that springs and holy wells were associated with birthing and healing and the powerful Celtic feminine; to present women as equals and leaders in the Celtic tradition from the fifth through the eighth centuries; to reflect on Celtic holy women as mentors for spiritual seekers in the twenty-first century.
Project/Paper Student will submit a project or paper that is related to coursework and/or practical use of information acquired. Subject matter of project or paper to be approved by GMU Dean of Continuing Education.
Eligibility: A bachelor degree is required for acceptance into the Graduate Certificate Program.
Cost: $1400 plus $100 application fee.
Payment Plan: 8 monthly payments of $175
Students who later decide to pursue a degree program at Global Ministries University will be able to apply tuition and course work to the program. Contact GMU Office for more information or apply online now: APPLICATION
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