Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies

What Will You Learn in Our Online Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies?

• Study the Gospels and the books of the New Testament
• Dive deep into the history and tradition of the Old Testament
• Survey the most important topic in theology and discover the deeper connections in Scripture

As you grow in your walk with Christ, studying theology is critical to understanding God’s word. Through advanced courses in theology and apologetics, you will more deeply understand the extent of salvation, better comprehend the complexities of life, and prepare for difficult questions of the faith you will have to answer in your ministry career.

You may also be interested in exploring our certificate in biblical studies or our master’s degree in divinity or theological studies.

Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies Program Highlights

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• Your ministry matters – so when you take 9-15 credit hours per semester in your divinity program, you’ll pay a discounted block rate of $2,750. It’s our way of supporting all you do to serve others.
• You can complete this certificate in as little as 1 semester!

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts — $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Discounted divinity block rate: $2,475 per semester (for 9-15 credit hours)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year and no set login times