<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The curriculum of Liberty University's Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies program is designed to allow you to examine Scripture and theological disciplines. You will have the opportunity to study individual books in the Old and New Testaments and examine their characters, worlds, and historical contexts. Theological foundations in biblical, historical, systemic, dogmatic, and contemporary disciplines will also be studied. The three courses in this program are designed to be taken online. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to Liberty University's Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies program, you must have already earned your high school diploma or GED. You should hold a bachelor's degree and may possibly have an academic background in religion or theology. You might also possess strong Christian beliefs as well as good communication and organizational skills. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must complete nine credits to earn Liberty University's Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies. To participate in this program, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a dual core processor, 2-3 GB RAM, 60 GB hard drive, and 128 MB of video memory. Suggested operating systems include Windows Vista / 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 or newer. </p> <p><u>Courses for a Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>NBST 525</td><td> New Testament Introduction</td></tr> <tr><td>OBST 590</td><td> Old Testament Introduction</td></tr> <tr><td>THEO 510</td><td> Survey of Christian Doctrine</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you have earned the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies, you could pursue ministry opportunities in churches and related settings. You could assist in sermon preparation, sermon delivery, or theological program development for local churches, community centers, rescue missions, or youth centers. </p> <p>Depending on your educational background and experience, you could pursue such positions as: </p> <ul><li>Chaplain </li><li>Assistant Pastor </li><li>Youth Ministry Director </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>After completing the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies program, you may continue your education by pursuing a master's degree. Liberty University applies credits earned in this certificate program to its Master of Divinity with a cognate in Theological Studies program. </p> <p>Other degrees you might pursue include, but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Master of Theology </li><li>Master of Theological Studies </li><li>Master of Arts in Religious Studies</li></ul>