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Certificate Studies > Certificate in Theological Studies program
**Please note you must register each time for a class.  


Certificate Studies are non degree academic study programs that are designed for a wide variety of learners:

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 Degree programs

Certificate in Theological Studies

Gettysburg Seminary's Certificate in Theological Studies is designed for any person desiring in depth and intensive study of theology, bible, history and the practice of ministry and those seeking academic components for ELCA Theological Education for Emerging Ministry (TEEM) process under the direction of their candidacy committee. More information on TEEM can be found at:

www.elca.org
Congregational & Synodical Mission
Leadership for Mission

An overview of certificate study:

  • 25 contact hours minimum per course of which normally 18-20 hours will be in class while 5-7 hours will be online both prior to and following the course.
     
  • Each course will have a ROSE statement (syllabus) prepared and available ahead of time which could include pre-reading and assignments to be completed after the in-class portion of the course is completed.  Normally assignments should be completed and submitted for grading within 6 weeks after the in-class portion of the course is completed.  Grades are due 3 weeks after the deadline for the students to submit their work.
  • Residential course websites, advance reading, follow up discussion with cohort group, etc.
  • Final evaluations of the student’s work will be sent to the TEEM certificate director who will distribute them to the student, the candidacy committee, and the regional deployed staff.
  • Internship and/or Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), LTSG field education office will work with candidates and synodical judicatory to provide appropriate context, supervision, evaluation
  • Some candidates in the TEEM Certificate program may choose
    • taking of degree course including on-line courses
    • to petition to substitute some requirements with extensive work in other areas (upon recommendation of TEEM certificate director)

Overview of the schedule for Certificate courses

The schedule is intensive; normally, they are scheduled in the following way:
January & September Courses:

  • Wednesday/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Thursday & Friday/ 8:30-11:30 a.m.; 1:30-4:00 p.m.; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Saturday/ 8:30-11:30 a.m.

July Courses

  • Course A: Sunday 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Monday-Friday 8:30-11:45 a.m.; Saturday 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • Course B: Sunday 7:00-8:00 p.m.; Monday-Friday 1:30-4:45 p.m.; Saturday 9:45-10:45 a.m.
  • Course C: Sunday 8:15-9:15 p.m.; Monday-Friday 6:15-9:30 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.


Schedule for – 2010-2011

September 8 (evening) – 11 (morning), 2010
     Congregational Studies in Context
January 5 (evening) – 8 (morning), 2011
     Worship
July 10 (evening) – 16 (morning), 2011
     1) History of Christianity
     2) Pastoral Care & Formation
     3) Introduction to Scripture
 

**See schedule for 2010-2013 to the left in the box

Cost
The total tuition for all 15 classes for those enrolled in the Certificate program is $6,990; for those not completing the Certificate, each individual class taken costs $600.  Additional costs for room, board, and miscellaneous fees apply. Contact Katie Dodds for this information.

Students must register each time for a class-see registration form in box at left. 

Contact Information
Questions can be directed to the Admissions Office (admissions@ltsg.edu) or call 1800MLUTHER ext 3008.