Foundations of Christian Service, Certificate

Saint Louis University's certificate in foundations of Christian service is designed to provide you with basic philosophical, 神学, interdisciplinary tools for intelligent reflection on contexts of Christian ministry.

The certificate is open to consecrated religious and laypersons engaged in ministry or who envision a future in ministry. Students pursuing this certificate are not eligible to receive Title IV financial aid.

课程概述

Course requirements (15-18 credits) are designed for flexibility to match your background needs and ministerial interests. All course requirements may be satisfied with undergraduate courses.

博彩网址大全要求

The certificate presupposes a bachelor’s degree or concurrent work toward a bachelor’s degree. Specific certificate prerequisites depend on the particular student’s needs, 背景和项目重点, 但总的来说, at least one introductory course in theology or sacred scriptures is helpful.

学费

可能会收取额外费用. Other resources are listed below:

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Information on 学费 and Fees

杂项费用

Information on Summer 学费

Scholarships and Financial Aid

For priority consideration for graduate assistantship, apply by Feb. 1. 

For more information, visit the student financial services office online at http://web-sitemap.sino-hero.com/financial-aid/index.php.

Students with little or no previous philosophy or theology begin with some basic courses in those areas, followed by electives from any discipline that can inform the student’s capstone project.

Students may tailor their capstone projects to fit their ministerial interests and challenges. Specific course selections are made in consultation with the dean. A typical program would include courses in the following areas:

延续标准

Students must maintain a minimum 2.平均绩点(GPA).

路线图s are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. 需求, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

程序注释

一般节目说明

This certificate is designed for maximum flexibility, so it may be tailored to each student’s background and ministerial interests. Students with sufficient background may complete the program in one year, but normally two years is recommended.

基础课程

Foundational courses may vary depending on the student’s background and ministerial situation. For students involved in social ministries, courses in philosophical and 神学 ethics provide the normal starting point, but other ministerial situations might, 例如, call for courses in the philosophy of human nature, 宗教哲学, 神学教义,/or Biblical interpretation. Course level depends on the student’s previous educational background and, 在某些情况下, prerequisites might be necessary. Selection of appropriate foundational courses is made with the approval of the dean, in view of the student’s ministerial situation.

选修课

选修课 are chosen to provide important background for the student’s envisioned capstone project. Capstone electives may be selected from any discipline that promises to aid the student’s reflection on his or her capstone topic.

Social Analysis/Special 道德 courses

For students who envision a capstone on a social context of ministry, the Social Analysis/Special 道德 elective is recommended. Social analysis courses include courses in social-political philosophy or courses in other disciplines, so long as course content is largely dedicated to understanding aspects of contemporary life, society or culture relevant to the context of ministry for the student’s capstone. Special ethics courses are satisfied by: