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 in its entirety via our online distance learning program. To begin a certificate program for credit, please start here.
Certificate in Systematic Theology – 18 credits
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)
Students must take Soteriology and complete a final project (three credits). 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.
Certificate in Historical Theology – 18 credits
For the Certificate in Historical Theology, students must complete all fifteen credits from the following courses:
- Ancient Church History (three credits)
- Medieval Church History (three credits)
- Reformation Church History (three credits)
- Modern Church History (three credits)
- Puritan Theology (three credits)
A final project (three credits) must also be completed in consultation with a faculty member.
Tuition costs are based on a per credit rate. Students should also be aware of PRTS’s distance learning policies, including the drop/add policy.
