Our certificate in Christian studies provides you with a comprehensive overview of theology and ministry. The courses required for this certificate are the same nine units of required courses for all of our Master of Arts degrees. After these requirements are fulfilled, you can choose a variety of courses in theology, history, ministry and mission to complete your certificate.

Highlights

Career opportunities

This certificate gives graduates a deeper knowledge of the Scriptures and a greater understanding of theology improving your current ministry leadership skills.

Program director

Brian Ross, D.Min.

Assistant Professor, Program Director, Christian Ministry, Master of Divinity & Ministry Leadership and Culture

Faculty

Mark Baker, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director, Theology & Intercultural Studies M.A.

Terry Brensinger, Ph.D.

Professor of Pastoral Education

Tim Geddert, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director, New Testament

Lynn Jost, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director, Old Testament, Director of the Anabaptist Center

Valerie Rempel, Ph.D.

Dean of the Seminary, Associate Professor, J.B. Toews Chair of History and Theology, Interim Vice President of the Seminary

Admission requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university 
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Completion of FPBS application materials

Course listing

Required Courses (30 Units)

Electives

Select 21 units from the following