Certificate of Distinction in Theology
The Certificate of Distinction in Theology acknowledges the achievement of students who exhibit a mastery of coursework in theology in preparation for graduate study by maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or better in 24 units of upper-division work in theology, church history, and the history of philosophy.
To receive the Certificate of Distinction in Theology, students must complete 24 units from the list below with a grade-point average of 3.5 or better:
| Certificate of Distinction in Theology | 24 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Senior Seminar | 3 units | |
THEO 496 Senior Seminar: Theology and Social Issues* | 3 | |
| Additional Units | 12 units | |
| Complete 12 additional units of 400-level coursework in theology, church history, or 300-level history of philosophy. | ||
| Required Emphasis | 9 units | |
| Complete nine units (not yet used above) from one of three emphases: | ||
| Church History Emphasis | ||
| Choose three 400-level church history seminar courses. | ||
| Systematic Theology Emphasis | ||
| Choose three of the following courses: | ||
THEO 420 Christian Apologetics | 3 | |
THEO 423 Seminar in Church History | 3 | |
THEO 424 The Formation of Early Christianity | 3 | |
THEO 425 American Christianity | 3 | |
THEO 427 The History of Pentecostalism | 3 | |
THEO 428 Global Christianity | 3 | |
THEO 440 The Theology of John Wesley | 3 | |
THEO 454 Christian Traditions | 3 | |
THEO 480 Theologies of Liberation | 3 | |
THEO 495 Topics in Systematic Theology | 3 | |
THEO 497 Readings | 1–4 | |
| History of Philosophy Emphasis | ||
| Choose three of the following courses: | ||
PHIL 315 History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 | |
PHIL 316 Medieval Philosophy | 3 | |
PHIL 320 History of Early Modern Philosophy | 3 | |
PHIL 325 History of 19th and 20th Century Philosophy (formerly Contemporary Philosophy) | 3 | |
*Meets a General Education Core (or elective) requirement.
Note: This information is current for the 2013–14 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
