Program Overview
Explore the Christian Tradition. Deepen Your Faith.
Hazelip School of Theology’s online certificate in Theological Studies provides an accessible path for individuals to gain advanced literacy in the history of Christianity and its doctrines as expressed in different cultures and sub-traditions of the faith.
Our curriculum helps students understand how Christianity relates to other faith traditions in the world. They will become more literate in the historical doctrines of Christianity, as well as the history of the global church, and be equipped with skills to think theologically and interpret Christianity in historically appropriate ways.
This online certificate is available on its own or can be applied toward our Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies programs. A certificate offers students an economical entry point to their graduate education journey.
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Graduate Bible Certificates
Hazelip School of Theology offers graduate certificates in a variety of theological disciplines to further your Christian formation and ministry skills. Each certificate can be applied to certain master’s programs (specified on each certificate’s webpage), giving you a headstart on the program curriculum.
Old Testament Studies New Testament Studies Pastoral Leadership
Admissions Requirements
- Application with $50 non refundable application fee
- Three letters of recommendation: one from a university administrator or professor (we do accept an additional professional or ministry recommendation in lieu of academic recommendations), one from a professional supervisor/employer and one from a church leader or minister
- Official transcripts emailed to gradadmissions [at] lipscomb.edu or mailed to Graduate Admissions (One University Park Dr., Nashville, TN 37204)
- Bachelor's degree
- Undergraduate or graduate GPA of at least 2.75
- 750-1,000-word essay discussing the applicant's religious heritage, career goals and how Hazelip School of Theology might contribute to the achievement of those pursuits
Priority deadline for Fall 2025 is July 1, 2025.
International Students
International students are required to be proficient in written and oral English before enrolling. A score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of approximately 570 on the paper-based test, or 80 on the iBT, or an IELTS exam with an overall band score of 6.5 is the minimum accepted for admittance. For more information, see International Students admissions policy.
Courses
Theological Studies Certificate – 15 hrs
- GB 51A3 Foundations of Christian Theology: God's Being and Action (3)
- GB 52A3 Salvation in Christ: Human Nature and Divine Grace (3)
- GB 53A3 The Spirit's Work: From Sanctification to Glory (3)
- GB 5493 Global Christianity (3)
- GB 5563 Comparative Religion (3)
Tuition & Aid
At Lipscomb University, we strive to make education affordable. Tuition is currently $540* per credit hour, however, all students in the Hazelip School of Theology receive a 25% discount, which brings the cost per credit hour to $405 per credit hour. Additional scholarship may be awarded to students who submit applications before each term's priority deadline. Lipscomb also offers interest-free monthly payment plans depending on the length of each semester.
*Note: Graduate tuition rates may increase annually, effective at the start of the summer term.