Available Online. The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education develops the practices of thinking, acting, and teaching necessary for service in today’s culturally, generationally, and theologically diverse church. Students cultivate the practice of considering every problem and situation through theological lenses, so that the outcome or solution is infused with the principles of faith. These habits prepare students of the Religious Education Certificate to engage, catechize, and educate all age groups in a variety of contexts.

This Certificate can be applied toward to the requirements of an MA degree at IPS, in whole or in part depending on the requirements of the MA in question.

CURRICULUM

A bachelor’s degree is required for entry into this five course program.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Two Courses in Religious Education
IPS 485	Religious Education, Evangelization & Cultures	3
IPS 486	Principles of Religious Education	3
Three courses from the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies Core Curriculum		9
Choose from the following:
IPS 402	Church and Mission
IPS 416	Introduction to New Testament
IPS 417	Introduction to the Old Testament
IPS 531	Christian Doctrine
IPS 541	Liturgy and Christian Sacraments
IPS 553	Moral Theology and Christian Ethics
IPS 555	Human Person and Psychological Development
IPS 570	Introduction to Theology and Ministry
Total Hours		15

All of the courses can be completed online. This Certificate can be applied toward to the requirements of an MA degree at IPS, in whole or in part depending on the requirements of the MA in question.

Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations

Students in graduate and professional programs can find their Academic Policies in Graduate and Professional Academic Standards and Regulations under their school. Any additional University Policies supersede school policies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• The ability to administer religious education programs in a variety of contexts and engage, catechize, and educate groups of all types.