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Christian Apologetics & Christian Worldview

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Expand Your Faith Impact with a Christian Apologetics & Christian Worldview Certificate

Deepen your understanding of the Christian faith and sharpen your ability to defend it with Biblical clarity through Cornerstone Theological Seminary’s Christian Apologetics & Christian Worldview Certificate. Expand practical apologetics capabilities to help you address theological and moral issues of the day and improve practical skills in evangelism. Explore core theological doctrines, address real-world issues in ministry, and develop a strong, biblically grounded Christian worldview. Whether you’re preparing for ministry or to better defend the Christian faith, this program will help you steward both life and doctrine to influence others for Jesus Christ. Students may also apply certificate credits toward a future degree at Cornerstone.

Develop Influential Skills with an Apologetics and Christian Worldview Certificate

Expand your personal and professional ministry impact through Cornerstone’s Christ-centered, non-degree 12 credit-hour certificate program. Students can apply these credits toward a future degree at Cornerstone University (CTS). Cultivate these practical skills:

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Defend the Christian faith – Clearly explain and support core beliefs using orthodox biblical, philosophical, and theological reasoning.

Develop a biblical worldview – Understand and apply the grand narrative of Scripture to life, culture, and ministry.

Address ethical issues in ministry – Navigate complex moral challenges in pastoral care, spiritual direction, and Christian counseling.

Articulate key doctrines – Explain essential theological concepts such as creation, sin, redemption, and restoration.

Engage culture confidently – Respond thoughtfully to cultural and philosophical challenges facing the Church today.

Learn from Christian thinkers – Apply insights from influential apologists to the mission of the Church and personal ministry.

Courses

Cornerstone is ready to help you excel in your chosen field. The list below reflects the courses you will take as part of your certificate program.

Program Courses

MIN-527: Great Apologists and the Mission of the Church

Explore the methods and writings of apologists like C. S. Lewis and Francis Schaeffer and understand the need and practical application of apologetics for the mission of the Church.

THE-540: Systematic Theology I

Understand the biblical metanarrative to theology, focusing on creation to new creation, and explore the doctrines of Scripture and God.

THE-640: Systematic Theology II

Explore the theological themes of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration, with a focus on humanity, sin, and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.

THE-676: APOLOGETICS/MORAL ISSUES /CHRISTIAN MIN

Learn to preserve and steward your life and doctrine by evaluating the philosophical foundations of the Christian faith and various ethical problems encountered in pastoral care, spiritual direction and Christian counseling.

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Influential Impact of a Christian Apologetics & Christian Worldview Certificate

Everyone can integrate practical apologetics skills, personally or professionally. These expanded capabilities can enhance these specific roles:

  • Pastor
  • Ministry Director
  • Missionary
  • Youth Pastor
  • Campus Minister
  • Chaplain
  • Christian Educator
  • Evangelist
  • Nonprofit Leader
  • Christian School Administrator
  • Writer or Journalist
  • Worldview Curriculum Developer

Tuition

On-Campus

$6,180 total cost for certificate program

Online

$6,180 total cost for certificate program

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Take your next step toward learning at one of the most affordable Christian universities in the nation.

  1. Apply — our application is free for this non-degree certificate program.
  2. Set goals — your admissions counselor is here to guide you.
  3. Maximize your credits — you could transfer in up to 75% of your degree credits.

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MON - FRI: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SAT & SUN: Closed

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