Build an academically sound, Kingdom-centered foundation in Scripture and theology, and connect what you learn to the way you teach, lead, and carry out ministry.
Kingdom-centered study • Six-course certificate •
People want a theological foundation they can trust, and apply in the ministries they lead and serve. KTS brings Scripture, doctrine, and church history into a Kingdom-centered certificate shaped by the example of Chancellor Dr. Dana Carson, theologian and ministry practitioner.
Students complete the program with a solid grasp of core Scripture, foundational theology, and the Kingdom of God.
Explore Scripture through Old and New Testament studies, including interpretation, literary form, and historical context.
Examine Christian doctrine and the development of the church across history.
Connect theological understanding to how you teach, lead, and serve.
Each course gives students tools for careful biblical and theological understanding with practical relevance for ministry.
Develop a foundation for sound theological thinking. Study theological method, the inspiration and authority of Scripture, biblical interpretation, and the nature of God. Consider how Christian beliefs shape the practice of faith and inform ministry.
Explore major Christian doctrines, including redemption, salvation, the church, the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, and eschatology. Practice explaining theological positions with biblical support and consider how doctrine informs personal ministry.
Strengthen your interpretation of Old Testament narrative and poetry. Study literary, historical, cultural, and theological contexts, including ancient Near Eastern context, and use careful interpretation to inform biblical understanding and ministry.
Survey the Gospels and Acts, focusing on Jesus’ life, teaching, and redemptive work, and the founding and growth of the church. Study the New Testament in its historical and cultural settings, building a stronger basis for teaching and applying its message.
Trace Christianity from its beginnings through the Protestant Reformation. Study the movements, doctrines, people, and institutions that shaped the church, and consider how historical examples can inform Christian faithfulness and ministry today.
Explore Christianity and Christian thought from the Reformation to the present. Study influential movements, doctrines, leaders, and institutions, including the effects of colonization and segregation on the church. Use historical perspective to engage thoughtfully with present-day church issues and ministry.
Chancellor Dr. Dana Carson represents the certificate’s blend of theological study and ministry practice. His Kingdom-centered teaching is a defining part of KTS’s identity.
Founder and senior pastor of The R.O.C.K. in Houston. As a prolific author, he has written over 260 Kingdom-focused books and curricula, equipping believers with a sound and exegetical understanding of the Kingdom of God.
Pastor, preacher, and author with more than 35 years of preaching experience. His listed education includes a Doctor of Ministry and Master of Sacred Theology from Drew University.
Ministry leader with experience in counseling, administration, curriculum and training design, and teaching. He holds a doctorate in strategic leadership.
The certificate can be a meaningful next step for students who want to continue their theological education.
The Theological Studies Certificate can be a first step toward an accredited master’s degree. Through KTS’s partnership with Southeastern University, eligible students may be able to apply certificate coursework toward a master’s program. Contact a KTS representative to learn about the options available to you.
Six courses, one straightforward price, and a discount when you set up monthly autopay.
*February 1 start date. Contact KTS to confirm the final schedule.
Request information to learn more about The Theological Studies Certificate, tuition, the February start, and your options for further study.
