Persons of leadership, skill, and faith are always on the move to enhance their knowledge base. Bethany offers five specialized graduate certificates, which address areas of immediate application of theological education in our world today.
Certificate of Achievement in Theological Studies (CATS)
Specialized Certificates
These certificates are offered in the same course formats and locations as those for the degree programs and can be completed in one to two years. Students can take any number of courses in a semester. Not all courses are offered every year. Credited courses may be eligible for transfer into a full degree program.
Intercontextual Biblical Interpretation (CIBI)
Just Peace and Conflict Transformation (CJPCT)
Theopoetics and Theological Imagination (CTTI)
Eligibility and Application
- Completed bachelor’s degree
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Completion of all application materials by the admissions process deadlines:
Fall session: May 15
Spring session: November 15
Cost
Certificate students are eligible to participate in Bethany’s financial aid program to optimize their learning and financial well-being. The total cost for the specialized certificates is $7,200 for 15 credit hours. The cost for CATS is $8,640 for 18 credit hours. Students may apply for financial aid through Bethany: Church Service Covenant Grant, Academic Excellence Scholarship and need-based aid. Aid can potentially cover all tuition costs after the base amount of $1,100 per term is paid. For full details on financial aid, payment plans, and student accounts, contact the Admissions Office.
For more information on the certificates, refer to Bethany’s Academic Catalog.
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