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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SCRIPTURE
The Scripture Graduate Certificate Program consists of four courses and a project/paper related to studies. Courses are to be selected from the following list:
TH612 Introduction to the Old Testament
This course presents the latest archeological research to understand the historical and cultural setting of the various books of the Hebrew Scripture so that the student can understand the writing of the Old Testament authors within the context of their original environment.
TH650 Introduction to the Gospels This course will offer an introduction to the Christian Gospels, including their development, historical context, transmission, translation and interpretation and will give the students a grounding in the context, content, and critical issues related to understanding the Gospels.
TH651 New Testament Studies A survey of the historical and exegetical background of the New Testament Canon. Special attention will be given to the figure of Jesus as Jesus of history and Christ of faith. Some major themes of the Gospel will be studied foir intrinsic and metaphorical meanings. The Pauline Epistles are included in this study.
TH670 The Writings and Influence of Paul Apostle In this course students will do a close reading of Paul's letters and become familiar with the use of modern methods of biblical criticism (e.g., form, redaction and literary). They will study how Paul, more than any other figure in the New Testament, helped define the bonds and beliefs of the early Christians. They will examine how Paul's teachings continue to inspire and challenge Christians today. They will explore how Paul has helped Christians forge a common ethical foundation in their personal and public lives. They will consider how ministers might effectively engage their audiences with the practical ramifications of Paul's texts today.
TH665 Jewish Midrash and the Gospels This course will center on J.S.Spong’s compelling view of the Gospels as thoroughly Jewish texts, a collection of Jewish midrashic stories written to fill needs in the Jewish Calendar and Jewish Liturgical Year by early Christians. It provides the student with the most recent and reliable scholarly research on the Gospels.
TH620 Introduction to the Old Testament Prophets The intention of this course is to do a close reading of the major and minor prophets and to become familiar with the use of modern methods of biblical criticism.
TH630 Spirituality of the Psalms This course will explore the theological content found in the Psalms but also how the Psalms have functioned as the heart of the Jewish and Christian devotional life over the centuries.
TH640 Women of the Bible The goals of this course are: to present the stories of women in the bible as a liberating, hopeful message of women's empowerment; to affirm women as images of the Holy One; to explore woman as role models for contemporary women and men in living fully and spiritually; to present recent scholarship of feminist theologians on the background and context of women of the bible.
TH655 A Contemporary Historical Perspective of Christianity This course presents a compelling view of the way the Gospels of the New Testament were written, when they were written and why they were written, based on the most recent and
reliable scholarly research on the Gospels.
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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