The School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University offers ten graduate certificates. Each one is a 12 hour program, which can then be transferred into a degree program if you choose to continue your education! Select one of the certificates below to view the courses. Graduate Certificates On campus Apologetics Strengthen your ability to defend Christian faith through theological and philosophical approaches. Study “Mere Christianity,” Scripture, faith, reason, and science, while developing effective communication methods. Under faculty guidance within a supportive Christian environment, you’ll grow as a thoughtful apologist prepared for contemporary challenges. On campus Online Apologetics Communication Become a more persuasive communicator of faith through core studies in apologetics research, writing, and evangelism. Enhance these foundations with your choice of courses in visual arts, creative writing, or cultural understanding to develop skills tailored for effectively advocating Christian truth in contemporary contexts. On campus Online Biblical Apologetics Deepen your understanding of Scripture’s role in defending faith through coursework examining apologetic implications of biblical texts, historical evidence for the resurrection, and theological foundations from both Testaments. The program equips ministry leaders, educators, and others to articulate biblical truth with scholarly depth and spiritual conviction. On campus Greek Study biblical texts in their original language, progressing from basic grammar to advanced translation. Direct engagement with textual nuances develops valuable exegetical skills serving professionals in ministry, teaching, and scholarly work—all within a community of fellow language learners. On campus Online Literary and Imaginative Apologetics Study C.S. Lewis’s approach to weaving Christian truth into compelling narratives. Through specialized writing courses, you’ll develop a creative voice guided by faculty who understand how literature reaches hearts when pure logic cannot—resulting in a distinctive approach to apologetics engaging both imagination and intellect. On campus Online Missions and Evangelism Prepare for global outreach by mastering effective evangelism principles and cultural understanding. Supplement these core skills with specialized studies in apologetics communication, world religions, intercultural leadership, or cultural context—building competencies for ministry across diverse settings from local communities to international contexts. On campus Online New Testament HCU faculty guide you through explorations of the historical context, theological themes, and literary aspects of the New Testament. Courses in Christian Scriptures and New Testament theology are complemented by electives in advanced scriptural study or Christian readings—valuable preparation for ministry leaders, teachers, and devoted Bible students. On campus Online Philosophical Apologetics Strengthen your ability to defend Christian faith through theological and philosophical approaches. Study “Mere Christianity,” Scripture, faith, reason, and science, while developing effective communication methods. Under faculty guidance within a supportive Christian environment, you’ll grow as a thoughtful apologist prepared for contemporary challenges. On campus Post-Baccalaureate Program in Classics Focus on advanced Latin with options to incorporate Greek studies under the guidance of classics scholars. Engage with the linguistic foundations of Western civilization in preparation for graduate studies or careers in law, medicine, education, and fields requiring analytical precision and historical context. On campus Online Worldview Analyze competing belief systems and articulate a coherent Christian perspective through study of philosophical traditions from ancient to postmodern. Explore the relationship between faith and reason while customizing your learning with courses in world religions or “Mere Christian” theology—preparing you to address complex ideological questions.
On campus Apologetics Strengthen your ability to defend Christian faith through theological and philosophical approaches. Study “Mere Christianity,” Scripture, faith, reason, and science, while developing effective communication methods. Under faculty guidance within a supportive Christian environment, you’ll grow as a thoughtful apologist prepared for contemporary challenges.
On campus Online Apologetics Communication Become a more persuasive communicator of faith through core studies in apologetics research, writing, and evangelism. Enhance these foundations with your choice of courses in visual arts, creative writing, or cultural understanding to develop skills tailored for effectively advocating Christian truth in contemporary contexts.
On campus Online Biblical Apologetics Deepen your understanding of Scripture’s role in defending faith through coursework examining apologetic implications of biblical texts, historical evidence for the resurrection, and theological foundations from both Testaments. The program equips ministry leaders, educators, and others to articulate biblical truth with scholarly depth and spiritual conviction.
On campus Greek Study biblical texts in their original language, progressing from basic grammar to advanced translation. Direct engagement with textual nuances develops valuable exegetical skills serving professionals in ministry, teaching, and scholarly work—all within a community of fellow language learners.
On campus Online Literary and Imaginative Apologetics Study C.S. Lewis’s approach to weaving Christian truth into compelling narratives. Through specialized writing courses, you’ll develop a creative voice guided by faculty who understand how literature reaches hearts when pure logic cannot—resulting in a distinctive approach to apologetics engaging both imagination and intellect.
On campus Online Missions and Evangelism Prepare for global outreach by mastering effective evangelism principles and cultural understanding. Supplement these core skills with specialized studies in apologetics communication, world religions, intercultural leadership, or cultural context—building competencies for ministry across diverse settings from local communities to international contexts.
On campus Online New Testament HCU faculty guide you through explorations of the historical context, theological themes, and literary aspects of the New Testament. Courses in Christian Scriptures and New Testament theology are complemented by electives in advanced scriptural study or Christian readings—valuable preparation for ministry leaders, teachers, and devoted Bible students.
On campus Online Philosophical Apologetics Strengthen your ability to defend Christian faith through theological and philosophical approaches. Study “Mere Christianity,” Scripture, faith, reason, and science, while developing effective communication methods. Under faculty guidance within a supportive Christian environment, you’ll grow as a thoughtful apologist prepared for contemporary challenges.
On campus Post-Baccalaureate Program in Classics Focus on advanced Latin with options to incorporate Greek studies under the guidance of classics scholars. Engage with the linguistic foundations of Western civilization in preparation for graduate studies or careers in law, medicine, education, and fields requiring analytical precision and historical context.
On campus Online Worldview Analyze competing belief systems and articulate a coherent Christian perspective through study of philosophical traditions from ancient to postmodern. Explore the relationship between faith and reason while customizing your learning with courses in world religions or “Mere Christian” theology—preparing you to address complex ideological questions.
