Masters of Divinity Certificate:

Thank you for your interest in the Masters of Divinity Certificate offered by The Kingdom Theological Seminary at Southeastern University (SEU). This program uniquely combines academic excellence with accessibility, equipping you with a strong Kingdom foundation under the visionary leadership of our Chancellor, Dr. Dana Carson—known as “The Kingdom Voice.”

Masters of Divinity Certificate includes:

• Systematic Theology I: This course is designed to give you a concise introduction to the nature, history, and methodology of systematic theology. It will also provide a helpful stimulus in understanding the relationship between the practice of one’s faith and the belief context into which that practice fits. The course will focus on the nature of a theological vision, the inspiration and authority of scripture, the interpretation of those scriptures, and the nature of the God whom we worship.
• Systematic Theology II: This course will build upon the theological doctrinal tenets of Systematic Theology I, allowing the learner to gain deeper insights to understanding the basics of theology from redemption to glorification, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology and how these doctrines are applied in one’s personal ministry.  Systematic Theology II formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the doctrines of the Christian faith. It addresses issues such as what the Bible teaches about certain topics or what is true about God and His universe. It also builds on biblical disciplines, church history, as well as biblical and historical theology.  Systematic theology shares its systematic tasks with other disciplines such as constructive theology, dogmatics, ethics, apologetics, and philosophy of religion.
• Old Testament I: This course is designed to expand one’s exegetical skills through the interpretation of Old Testament narrative. It will expand one’s understanding of genre and the methods used to interpret Old Testament narrative and poetry from a literary perspective. The course is also designed to understand and be able to employ data from ancient Near Eastern culture in the interpretation of Genesis through Malachi. This course will assist the learner in applying Old Testament theology to modern biblical interpretation.
• New Testament I New Testament I will be devoted to surveying the Gospels and the book of Acts. This course is designed to be an introduction to the books of the New Testament, with special emphasis on the life, teachings, and redemptive work of Christ; the founding and growth of the church.  On the basis of the biblical text, parallel readings, projects, and lectures, the events and messages of the New Testament will be portrayed against their historical and cultural setting.
• Church History I: The course will cover the history of Christianity from its inception to the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century. We will survey the major movements, doctrines, persons, and institutions that arose within the church and affected its development during this time. Our emphasis will be the development of a doctrinal understanding in the church, as well as careful study of select key individuals whose lives should inspire us to biblical faithfulness today.
• Church History II: The course will cover the history of Christianity and Christian thought from the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century to the present. We will survey the major movements, doctrines, persons, and institutions that arose within the church and affected its development during this time. Our emphasis will be the development of a doctrinal understanding in the church as well as careful study of select key individuals whose lives should inspire us to biblical faithfulness today. 
• Organizational Change: In today’s competitive and fast-paced business environment, change is a constant.  Thus, it is imperative that leaders, managers, and front-line employees learn how to embrace and thrive in a business context that is in constant flux. How is change implemented and managed? What best practices should be employed to successfully influence change?  What models should leaders utilize to lead change initiatives within their organizations?  This course examines both effective and ineffective cases of organizational change and the latest, evidence-based theories of organizational change.
• Biblical Homiletics: This course includes a study of the principles of biblical interpretation, an introduction to the major resources available as an aid to biblical interpretation, and an exegetical study of selected passages from the various genres of biblical literature. Some attention is directed to current issues in biblical hermeneutics, but the major focus of the course is practical in nature. The goal of the course is that students develop a sound methodology for exegesis of the biblical texts.

Upon completion, you’ll have a solid grasp of core scripture, foundational theology, and the Kingdom of God. If you continue into the Master’s of Divinity program, you’ll begin with a five-course (24 credit hour) head start.