Certificate Programs

Our Certificate Programs are offered with fewer requirements than the degree programs, while still offering a quality theological education at an affordable cost. Certificate Programs are designed to equip students with a focused theological foundation for ministry, teaching, or personal enrichment. Check Course Catalog for course descriptions.

**AS 105 and 106 are not the only electives available, but they are available each semester, and they are live.

**Please be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page as there is a lot of additional very important information.

Theology and Pastoral Certificate Program: 3 Year Curriculum

Theology and Pastoral Certificate Program: Requirements (3 Yr Program)** **

Code	Course Title	Credits
Core Curriculum: 39 Credits + Capstone: 10 Credits = 49 Credits
Old Testament
Choose from
OB 101	OT Biblical Theology I	3 Cr
OB 102	OT Biblical Theology II	3 Cr
OS 103	OT Intro/Survey	3 Cr
Reformed Theology
Choose from
RT 101	Reformed Theology I	3 Cr
RT 102	Reformed Theology II	3 Cr
RT 103	Reformed Theology III	3 Cr
New Testament
Choose from
NB 101	NT Biblical Theology I	3 Cr
NB 102	NT Biblical Theology II	3 Cr
NS 103	NT Intro/Survey	3 Cr
Systematic Theology
Choose from
ST 201	Systematic Theology I	3 Cr
ST 202	Systematic Theology II	3 Cr
Church History
Choose from
CH 101	The Church	3 Cr
CH 201	Church History I	3 Cr
CH 202	Church History II	3 Cr
CH 203	Patristics	3 Cr
Pastoral Theology
Choose from
PA 303	Pastoral Administration	3 Cr
PA 302	Pastoral Theology	3 Cr
Additional Studies
Choose balance of requirements
AS 102	Biblical Hermeneutics	3 Cr
AS 103	Apologetics	3 Cr
Capstone (Required)
CA 301	*Capstone Project is a required 1-semester 9 credit course	9 Cr
Electives — Choose 3 (9 Cr)
AS 105	Applying the Bible	3 Cr
AS 106	Deep Dive into Scripture	3 Cr
AS 206	Genesis	3 Cr
AS 207	Romans	3 Cr
AS 302	Hebrews	3 Cr
AS 304	Eschatology	3 Cr
PA 201	Biblical Worship	3 Cr
—	Other Electives as offered	—
Total Credits Required: 58 Cr (39 Core + 10 Capstone + 9 Elective)
*** Additional courses may be taken with written permission of the professor.

Theology and Pastoral Certificate Program: Year 1 Current Offerings

Year	Fall	Winter	Spring
Year 1	Choose 2 Required and 1 elective***	Choose 3 Required and 1 elective***	Choose 3 Required
Required	OB 101OT Biblical Theology I OS 103OT Survey/Intro RT 101Reformed Theology I	OB 101OT Biblical Theology I OB 102OT Biblical Theology II OS 103OT Survey/Intro NB 101NT Biblical Theology I NS 103NT Survey/Intro Theology II AS 103Apologetics I RT 101Reformed Theology I RT 102Reformed Theology II	OB 101OT Biblical Theology I OB 102OT Biblical Theology II OS 103OT Survey/Intro NB 101NT Biblical Theology I NB 102NT Biblical Theology II AS 103Apologetics I AS 104Apologetics II RT 101Reformed Theology I RT 102Reformed Theology II RT 103Reformed Theology III NS 103 NT Survey

Electives	AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures AS 106Applying the Bible***	AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures AS 106Applying the Bible AS 206Genesis	AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures AS 106Applying the Bible AS 106Genesis
Total Program Credit (Year 1 shown): 21 See Course Catalog for descriptions
*** Additional electives offered based on interest

Theology and Pastoral Certificate Program: Year 2 Current Offerings

Year 2	Fall	Winter	Spring
Year 2 builds on Year 1. Required courses below are in addition to Year 1. Electives shown are Year 2 options.
Plan	Choose 2 Required and 1 elective***	Choose 3 Required and 1 elective***	Choose 3 Required and 1 elective***
Required	ST 201Systematic Theology I	ST 201Systematic Theology I ST 202Systematic Theology II	ST 201Systematic Theology I ST 202Systematic Theology II CH 101The Church CH 201Church History I CH 203Patristics PA 303Pastoral Administration

Electives	AS 206Genesis AS 302Hebrews AS 304Eschatology PA 201Biblical Worship	AS 206Genesis AS 302Hebrews AS 304Eschatology PA 201Biblical Worship	AS 206Genesis AS 302Hebrews AS 304Eschatology PA 201Biblical Worship
Total Program Credit (Year 2 shown): 21 See Course Catalog for descriptions
*** Additional electives offered based on interest

Theology and Pastoral Certificate Program: Year 3 Current Offerings

Year 3	Fall	Winter	Spring
Year 3 builds on Years 1–2. All Year 1–2 courses remain available. Required courses below are in addition to earlier years. Capstone (CA 301): 3 credits each term (Fall/Winter); 4 Cr (Spring), total 10 credits.
Plan	Choose 2 Required and 1 elective***	Choose 2 Required and 1 elective***	Choose 2 Required
Required	CH 202Church History II CA 301Capstone Project — Project Selection & Set-Up (3 credits)	PA 302Pastoral Theology CA 301Capstone Project — Continued Work (3 credits)	CH 204Creeds and Councils AS 305Covenant Theology CA 301Capstone Project — Completion (3 credits)

Electives	CE 101Creation/Evolution I CE 102Creation/Evolution II CE 103Creation/Evolution III AS 303Romans I	CE 101Creation/Evolution I CE 102Creation/Evolution II CE 103Creation/Evolution III AS 304Romans II	CE 101Creation/Evolution I CE 102Creation/Evolution II CE 103Creation/Evolution III
Total Program Credit (Year 3 shown): 16 Cumulative after Year 3: 58 See Course Catalog for descriptions
Scheduling subject to instructor and cohort needs. * Electives may vary by term; check the live catalog.

Theology and Pastoral Certificate Program: 2 Year Curriculum

Theology and Pastoral Certificate Program: Requirements (2 Yr Program)** **

Code	Course Title	Credits
Core Curriculum: 27 Credits + Capstone: 9 Credits = 36 Credits
Old Testament
Choose from
OB 101	OT Biblical Theology I	3 Cr
OB 102	OT Biblical Theology II	3 Cr
OS 103	OT Intro/Survey	3 Cr
Reformed Theology
Choose from
RT 101	Reformed Theology I	3 Cr
RT 102	Reformed Theology II	3 Cr
RT 103	Reformed Theology III	3 Cr
New Testament
Choose from
NB 101	NT Biblical Theology I	3 Cr
NB 102	NT Biblical Theology II	3 Cr
NS 103	NT Intro/Survey	3 Cr
Systematic Theology
Choose from
ST 201	Systematic Theology I	3 Cr
ST 202	Systematic Theology II	3 Cr
Church History
Choose from
CH 101	The Church	3 Cr
CH 201	Church History I	3 Cr
CH 202	Church History II	3 Cr
CH 203	Patristics	3 Cr
Pastoral Theology
Choose from
PA 303all	Pastoral Administration	3 Cr
PA 302	Pastoral Theology	3 Cr
Additional Studies
Choose balance of requirements
AS 102	Biblical Hermeneutics	3 Cr
AS 103	Apologetics	3 Cr
Capstone (Required)
CA 301	*Capstone Project is a required 1-semester 9 credit course	9 Cr
Electives — Choose 2 (6 Cr)
AS 105	Applying the Bible	3 Cr
AS 106	Deep Dive into Scripture	3 Cr
AS 206	Genesis	3 Cr
AS 303/304	Romans I/II	3 Cr
AS 302	Hebrews	3 Cr
AS 305	Eschatology	3 Cr
PA 201	Biblical Worship	3 Cr
—	Other Electives as offered	—
Total Credits Required: 42 Cr (Required 27 Cr; Capstone 9 Cr; Electives 6 Cr)
*** Additional courses may be taken with written permission of the professor.

Theology and Pastoral Certificate Program: Year 1 Current Offerings

Year	Fall	Winter	Spring
Year 1	Choose 2 Required and 1 elective***	Choose 2 Required and 1 elective***	Choose 2 Required and 1 elective***
Required	OB 101OT Biblical Theology I OS 103OT Survey/Intro RT 101Reformed Theology I	OB 101OT Biblical Theology I OB 102OT Biblical theology II NS 103NT Survey/Intro NB 101NT Biblical Theology I OS 103 OS SSurvey/Intro III AS 103Apologetics I RT 101Reformed Theology I RT 102Reformed Theology II	OB 101OT Biblical Theology I OB 102OT Biblical theology II OS 103 OT Survey/Intro NS 103NT Survey/Intro NB 101NT Biblical Theology I NB 102NT Biblical Theology II AS 103Apologetics I AS 104Apologetics II RT 101Reformed Theology I RT 102Reformed Theology II RT 103Reformed Theology III

Electives	AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures AS 106Applying the Bible***	AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures AS 106Applying the Bible	AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures AS 106Applying the Bible
Total Year/Program Credit (Year 1 shown): 21 See Course Catalog for descriptions
*** Additional electives offered based on interest

Theology and Pastoral Certificate Program: Year 2 Current Offerings

Year 2	Fall	Winter	Spring
Year 2 builds on Year 1. Required courses below are in addition to Year 1. Electives shown are Year 2 options.
Plan	Choose 2 Required and 1 elective***	Choose 2 Required and 1 elective***	Choose 2 Required and 1 elective***
Required	ST 201Systematic Theology I CA 301Capstone Project — Project Selection & Set-Up (3 credits)	ST 201Systematic Theology I ST 202Systematic Theology II CA 301Capstone Project — Continued Work (3 credits)	ST 201Systematic Theology I ST 202Systematic Theology II CH 101The Church CH 201Church History I CH 203Patristics PA 303Pastoral Administration CA 301Capstone Project — Completion (3 credits)

Electives	AS 303 Romans I AS 302Hebrews AS 304Eschatology PA 201Biblical Worship	AS 304 Romans II AS 206 Genesis AS 305Eschatology PA 201Biblical Worship	AS 206Genesis AS 302Hebrews AS 305Eschatology PA 201Biblical Worship
Total Year Credit (Year 2 shown): 12 plus 9 Cr Capstone = 21 Cr Total Program Credit (Year 2 shown): 42 Cr (Core 27 + Capstone 9 + Elective 6) See Course Catalog for descriptions
OB and OS 101 and 103 courses may be interchanged by the professor * Additional electives offered based on interest

Certificate in Biblical Studies: 1 Year Curriculum

Certificate in Biblical Studies: Requirements** **

Code	Course Title	Credits
Core Curriculum: 12 Credits + Capstone: 6 Credits = 18 Credits
Old Testament
Choose from
OB 101	OT Biblical Theology I	3 Cr
OB 102	OT Biblical Theology II	3 Cr
OS 103	OT Intro/Survey	3 Cr
Reformed Theology
Choose from
RT 101	Reformed Theology I	3 Cr
RT 102	Reformed Theology II	3 Cr
New Testament
Choose from
NB 101	NT Biblical Theology I	3 Cr
NB 102	NT Biblical Theology II	3 Cr
NS 103	NT Intro/Survey	3 Cr
Systematic Theology
Choose from
ST 201	Systematic Theology I	3 Cr
ST 202	Systematic Theology II	3 Cr
Church History
Choose from
CH 101	The Church	3 Cr
CH 201	Church History I	3 Cr
Additional Studies
Choose balance of requirements
AS 103	Apologetics	3 Cr
Capstone (Required)
CA 302	*Capstone Project is a required 1-semester 6 credit course	6 Cr
Electives — Choose 1 (3 Cr)
AS 105	Applying the Bible	3 Cr
AS 106	Deep Dive into Scripture	3 Cr
AS 206	Genesis	3 Cr
—	Other Electives as offered	—
Total Credits Required: 21 Cr (Required 12 CR; Capstone 6 Cr; Electives 3 Cr)
See course catalogue for descriptions. *** Additional courses may be taken as offered

Certificate in Biblical Studies: 1 Year Program Current Offerings

Year	Fall	Winter	Spring
Year 1	Choose 1 Required and 1 elective***	Choose 1 Required and 2 elective***	Choose 1 Required, Capstone and 1 elective***
Required	OB 101OT Biblical Theology I OS 103OT Survey/Intro RT 101Reformed Theology I	OB 101OT Biblical Theology I OB 102OT Biblical theology II NS 103NT Survey/Intro NB 101NT Biblical Theology I OS 103OT Survey/Intro AS 103Apologetics I RT 101Reformed Theology I RT 102Reformed Theology II	OB 101OT Biblical Theology I OB 102OT Biblical theology II NS 103NT Survey/Intro NB 101NT Biblical Theology I NB 102NT Biblical Theology II OS 103 OS Survey/Intro RT 101Reformed Theology I RT 102Reformed Theology II CA 302 Capstone Project — Completion (6 credits)

Electives	AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures AS 302 Hebrews	AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures AS 106Applying the Bible	AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures AS 106Applying the Bible
Total Program Credit (Year 1 shown): 21 See Course Catalog for descriptions
*** Additional electives offered based on interest

Electives

** Electives are made available based on interest and enrollment. Additional courses will be offered from time to time based on interest. Greek Grammar will only be an option based on interest and enrollment in years 2 and 3.

** Please review all material in this section as it has some very important information for you .Our Certificate Programs are designed to equip students with a focused theological foundation for ministry, teaching, or personal enrichment.

** ** Important: The total number of courses listed allows a candidate to graduate in the time indicated. The time to graduate varies based on the number of courses taken, the credit total and requirements detrmine graduation timeframe. The number of courses taken by each candidate can vary from one to as many as they desire provided they keep their grade at passing (B) level. The total number of credits required for the various certificates is listed. Electives are required in order to obtain the number of credits. Electives are not required each semester, but will be necessary to achieve enough credits to graduate. The course offerings each semester may vary from those listed. They will be announced in advance.

** All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise designated.

** Most courses in the Certificate Programs have lectures that are pre-recorded to allow students more flexibility in their studies as CRI recognizes people have varied schedules.

** A Certificate Program is designed to provide a quality theological education, requiring fewer courses than a degree program and at a more affordable overall cost.

** A Capstone Project is required in the final semester of each certificate program. The Capstone Project is designed to demonstrate your mastery of the material in your program. One of your professors will work with you during your first semester to prepare you to start collecting materials for your project.

** Homiletics practicum is a 1 credit course which is offered based on einterest. Homiletics practicum is where you evaluated in preaching. It is an elective.

** We may offer the biblical languages (Hebrew and Greek grammar: These are introductory courses ). We offer them when we have enough interested students. Hebrew is generally offered in the first or 2nd year and is 3 semesters, depending on interest. Greek is offered in year 2 or 3, also depending on interest.

For more information on each individual course go to our Course Catalog page.

Each program includes required and elective courses and can be completed within the timeframe above. With the written permission of administration we do allow for the certificate programs to be stretched out overall longer period of time. These certificates are non-accredited and intended for pastoral, other ministerial and lay personal, as well as those just seeking to enhance their understanding of theology.