<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Liberty University's Graduate Certificate in Global Studies program is designed to help you develop a deeper understanding of international mission work and Christian community-building strategies. All courses are taken online. You will have the opportunity to study community transformation processes, multicultural communication practices, global Christianity and church expansion history, and the theological and biblical roots of mission work. The program is designed to help you prepare for further studies in a master's degree program. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to Liberty University's Graduate Certificate in Global Studies program, you must have already earned a high school diploma or GED. You should also have earned a bachelor's degree, perhaps in religion or theology, and might have professional experience in a church or rescue mission. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You will be required to complete three courses to earn the Graduate Certificate in Global Studies. The nine credits earned in this program could be applied toward a master's degree. </p> <p><u>Courses for a Graduate Certificate in Global Studies</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>GLST 500</td><td> Global Studies Survey</td></tr> <tr><td>GLST 650</td><td> Intercultural Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>GLST 657</td><td> History of Global Christianity</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The Graduate Certificate in Global Studies program is generally intended for established mission leaders or church planters and provides an opportunity for further development of knowledge and skills needed to grow in the profession. This program is not typically used for career advancement purposes. If you do not yet have professional experience, you might explore opportunities in church planting or cross-cultural missions, but in many cases a graduate certificate is not required to begin working in these fields. </p> <h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Once you have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Global Studies program, you could continue your studies in a master's degree program. You may need a master's degree to pursue such positions as pastor or church ministry director. </p> <p>Degrees include, but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Master of Arts in Religion </li><li>Master of Arts in Global Studies </li><li>Master of Arts in Christian Ministry</li></ul>