Certificate Programs
15
Credit Hours
1-3
Years to Complete
- Residential
- Online
- Hybrid
Certificate programs at Calvin Seminary empower church, school, and ministry staff and volunteers to increase their understanding, expand their training, and enhance their ability to serve. These high caliber, intensive programs are accessible to anyone seeking graduate-level seminary study without completing a full degree.
Overview
The certificate programs are designed to support and supplement the knowledge of ministry leaders, teachers, and anyone else interested in growing in their theological and biblical proficiency. These programs are available in a variety of concentrations.
Certificate in Education, Youth, and Family
Follow your calling in Christian education, youth ministry, or family ministry, through a program focused on expanding your strategy and vision.
Certificate Details
16
Credit Hours
1-2
Years to Complete
- Residential
- Online
- Hybrid
Certificate in Missional Leadership
Explore your role as a missional leader through practical, applied learning with a theological foundation.
Certificate Details
17
Credit Hours
1-2
Years to Complete
- Residential
- Online
- Hybrid
Certificate in Pastoral Care
Prepare to take on the challenges of pastoral care, shepherding God’s people with wisdom, grace, and truth through life’s most joyous and trying occasions.
Certificate Details
16
Credit Hours
1-2
Years to Complete
- Residential
- Online
- Hybrid
Certificate in Pastoral Leadership
Grow as a pastor and leader, gaining new skills and knowledge to nurture the community of disciples entrusted to you.
Certificate Details
17
Credit Hours
1-2
Years to Complete
Certificate in Worship
Unleash your gifts to enrich community worship, bringing praise to our Creator through dynamic education with theological grounding.
Certificate Details
16
Credit Hours
1-2
Years to Complete
- Residential
- Online
- Hybrid
Certificate in Bible Instruction
Enhance your teaching for any grade level with a strong knowledge base in biblical studies, elevating your understanding and accuracy.
Application Requirements and Deadlines
For a Certificate Program
For those interested in a certificate program, you would begin your journey by applying for admissions. Below are some of the specifics about this process. If you have any questions, the admissions office is here to help!
Admission Requirements
General: The Registrar’s Office, with oversight from the Admissions and Standards Committee, will examine the academic, professional and ministry background of each applicant. If it is determined that an applicant would benefit from further study in a particular area, a learning plan will be developed which could include specific seminary electives or additional courses from another academic institution.
Non-native in English: Applicants who are non-native in English must submit official TOEFL exam results as a part of their application for admission. A minimum internet-based total score of 80 with a score of 23 in the writing section is required. Use Calvin Theological Seminary's institutional code 1096 to order scores.
Admission Deadlines
Use the chart below to find out when your admission materials are due for a particular term. The due dates below are when all materials are due by (the application, recommendations, transcripts, etc). These dates are for both residential and distance hybrid students alike.
Application Material Deadlines
Spring Semester (Late January - May)
Summer Term (May - August)
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