Students who are not interested in pursuing a traditional degree should consider our certificate programs. A PRTS certificate is composed of eighteen credits, admission is not contingent on a previously earned degree, and it can be earned entirely via our distance learning program. To begin a certificate program for credit, please start here.
Certificate in Systematic Theology
For the Certificate in Systematic Theology, students must select fifteen credits from the following courses:
- Prolegomena (two credits)
- Theology Proper (three credits)
- Anthropology (three credits)
- Christology (three credits)
- Soteriology (four credits)
- Eschatology (two credits)
- Final project (three credits)
Students must take Soteriology and complete the final project. The final project for this certificate is a catechism which the student is required to submit at the close of his study. The catechism is expected to meet the following standards:
- Minimum of 200 questions and answers;
- No answer should be longer than two sentences;
- Assume an audience of teen-age young people;
- The catechism should address all six of the traditional Reformed loci;
- When writing this catechism, the student should make clarity a top priority;
- Make every effort to write with simplicity and precision; If a concept is difficult, take two or three questions to clarify and explain it;
- Do not simply repeat the words of Scripture in your answers.
For the possibility of completing other certificates (in Historical Theology, Practical Theology, and Missions), please contact Mr. Chris Engelsma, Director of Distance Learning.
