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Graduate Certificate in Baptist Leadership

Graduate Certificate in Baptist Leadership

Program Type

Certificate

Hours

5 Courses

Length

1-2 Years

Purpose

Northern Seminary offers a Graduate Certificate in Baptist Leadership that provides practitioners and pastors a robust and accredited education in the distinctives of Baptist theology, formation, and ministry.

Certificate Details

  • Each student must apply and be accepted via Northern Seminary’s admissions department.
  • Northern Seminary will teach and administer five accredited graduate courses that can be completed in as little as fifteen months.
  • Upon completion, students will receive a “Graduate Certificate in Baptist Leadership.”
  • Northern’s Program Director will be available throughout the program for coaching, mentoring, and advising.
  • Students must abide by Northern’s core documents and policies while enrolled.
  • Courses may be offered virtually through Northern Live or in person. Travel expenses for in person courses are not provided through Northern.
  • Every graduate of Northern Seminary is permitted one free audit after graduation.

Cost

The cost per student for the certificate is $6,060.00

Requirements for Completion

Courses

FAQS

Student Stories

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Requirements for Completion

Required Foundational Class:

Baptist Studies*

  • Baptist Leaders and the Future

Choose a combination of any four electives:

Theology

  • Christian Theology
  • Church & Culture
  • Mission-Shaped Church
  • Discerning the Triune God
  • Theology and Gender
  • Old Testament Theology

Bible

  • Intro to Biblical Interpretation
  • Gospels & Acts
  • New Testament Letters
  • Old Testament
  • The Pentateuch
  • Hebrew/Greek

Ethics

  • Sexual Ethics & Family
  • Race & Reconciliation
  • Pastoral Ethics
  • Pastoral Care
  • Mission and Evangelism
  • Pastoral Leadership

* Satisfies ordination standard requirements for Baptist polity and history

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Courses

Required Foundational Class:

Baptist Studies*

  • Baptist Leaders and the Future

Choose a combination of any four electives:

Theology

  • Christian Theology
  • Church & Culture
  • Mission-Shaped Church
  • Discerning the Triune God
  • Theology and Gender
  • Old Testament Theology

Bible

  • Intro to Biblical Interpretation
  • Gospels & Acts
  • New Testament Letters
  • Old Testament
  • The Pentateuch
  • Hebrew/Greek

Ethics

  • Sexual Ethics & Family
  • Race & Reconciliation
  • Pastoral Ethics
  • Pastoral Care
  • Mission and Evangelism
  • Pastoral Leadership

* Satisfies ordination standard requirements for Baptist polity and history

FAQS

Check out our most common questions:

When does the next academic term begin? 

Northern Seminary does not run on a traditional semester calendar. Classes begin every 10 weeks. Open enrollment allows you to register throughout the year.

Are the classes virtual or in-person?

Northern classes are primarily virtual but include several in-person sessions per year.  

What are the costs for the program?

You can find tuition information here. You can also contact Josh Carney at 630.620.2188 or at jcarney@seminary.edu.

How do I apply for financial aid?

You can apply for financial aid by filling out this application.

Are there scholarships available?

You can find scholarship information here.

Can I sit in on a class to get a feel for the program? 

Call and or email Greg Armstrong at 630-620-2175 or grarmstrong@seminary.edu for upcoming Taste of Northern events, which allow potential students to sit in on several of our current classes.

Who do I contact for more information?

Reach out to Greg Armstrong, Director of Enrollment, at admissions@seminary.edu.  

Student Stories

Read what our students have to say about their experiences here.

Request More Info

Program Director: Lee Spitzer
Email: lspitzer@seminary.edu

Please fill out the form below to request more information: