Graduate Certificate in Biblical Spirituality

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Program Snapshot

9-18 Credit Hours 3-6 Classes
$310 Per Credit Hour Learn more
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Next Start Date December 2

Learn how God Transforms Believers toward Maturity

The Biblical Spirituality certificate allows students to explore Christian life and spirituality through practical experiences and biblical, historical, and theological reflection on the ways God transforms believers in holiness and maturity.

Prepare for more faithful service

Students pursuing studies in Biblical Spirituality with the Southern M.Div. may complete a 9 hour Graduate Certificate, or an 18 hour Advanced Graduate Certificate en route to their degree.

Choose any 3 courses. Students pursuing the Advanced Graduate Certificate will take 6 courses:

Graduate Certificate in Biblical Spirituality
Course Number Description Credit Hours
25230 Early Christian Spirituality 3
26720 Classics of Christian Devotion 3
27430 Models of Sanctification 3
40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3
40151 Personal Spiritual Disciplines II: Prayer and Disciple-Making 3
40155 Congregational Spiritual Disciplines 3
40160 Great Christian Lives 3
40165 Evangelical and Baptist Spirituality 3
40170 The Psalms and Christian Spirituality 3
40175 Medieval and Reformation Spirituality 3
40177 Studies in Biblical Spirituality 3
40180 Spiritual Awakening and Revival 3
40185 Evangelical and Puritan Spirituality 3
40195 Great Missionary Lives 3

Learning Outcome

  • Students will demonstrate a growing Christ-like attitude and sense of God’s calling into ministry.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The Biblical Spirituality certificate allows students to explore Christian life and spirituality through practical experiences and biblical, historical, and theological reflection on the ways God transforms believers in holiness and maturity. This certificate is for students wanting to better understand, practice, and lead others in the journey of discipleship and spiritual growth and will also prepare students for advanced theological studies.

Graduate Certificates are only open to M.Div. students. Every M.Div. at Southern Seminary combines a robust core of biblical and theological studies plus missions, evangelism, and ministry courses to ensure students are prepared for a variety of ministry roles.

Graduate Certificates are open to M.Div. students or alumni.

Students may apply for the Master of Divinity with an accredited bachelor’s degree (in any field/major). It is not required that applicants have an academic background in biblical or ministry studies.

Click here to learn more or start your application.

Graduate Certificates are meant to prepare students for specific ministry roles in conjunction with the Master of Divinity. Therefore, only students enrolled in the M.Div. may pursue Graduate Certificates.

Students who already hold a M.Div. degree may apply for and pursue additional Graduate Certificates.

The following students are eligible to apply for and pursue stand-alone Graduate Certificates:

  • M.Div. alumni of Southern Seminary
  • M.Div. alumni of other ATS-accredited seminaries

The application for Graduate Certificates comprises of:

  • The full, online application
  • Official transcripts of your M.Div.
  • Pastoral recommendation from your current church (provided in the application)

Biblical Spirituality faculty includes:

Joseph C. Harrod

Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality

Michael A. G. Haykin

Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality

Matthew D. Haste

Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Biblical Counseling

Resources as a Southern Seminary student

Academic Support

Access academic advising, writing assistance, language tutoring and more as a Southern Seminary online or on-campus student.

Flexible Course Options

With multiple course delivery options you’ll find classes that fit around your schedule.

  • 100% online degrees
  • Main campus courses
  • Hybrid campus intensive options

Financial Aid

We are committed to making your education affordable. Our Financial Aid office can connect you with institutional & outside sources of aid.

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Text: (502) 305-3554

Email: admissions@sbts.edu

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