United’s Certificate in Applied Ethics and Justice offers students a non-degree option for gaining practical graduate-level education in ethical thought and justice issues. This certificate is designed for those who do not want or need a seminary degree, but would like graduate-level training in social change agency, leadership, and social justice organizing. This program may be a good fit for lay leaders in a church, a bi-vocational pastor who does not need a degree to continue a vocation in ministry, or nonprofit leaders with religious or spiritual concerns.
Credits earned through the certificate program can be transferred to any accredited seminary degree program including United’s MA, MAL, MAM, and MDiv degrees. If you’re looking for a more comprehensive education in ethical issues and social change, consider the MA in Ethics and Justice, MAL in Social Transformation, or MDiv in Social Transformation.
United’s Certificate at a Glance
- 15 credits at a reduced tuition per credit hour
- Five 3-credit courses which include a practicum
- Can be completed within two years on a part-time course load
- All courses can be completed via distance learning
- All courses can be applied towards completion of United’s MA in Ethics and Justice or MAL or MDiv in Social Transformation
Program Course Guide Sheet
| COURSE | CREDITS |
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Choose two:
Christian Ethics
Comparative Religious Ethics
Leadership and Strategies for Social Change
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6 |
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Choose three (Consult catalog course descriptions for pre- or corequisite course requirements):
Queer and Trans Theologies
Black and Womanist Theologies
Eco-Justice and Ethics
Applied Issues in Eco-Justice
Any other 2000-level or above Ethics/Justice course
Social Analysis and Community Engagement
Social Enterprise
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9 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
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