The United Methodist Studies certificate provides training in history, doctrine, mission, polity, and practices of the Wesleyan Methodist tradition, with particular attention to the worldwide United Methodist Church. The curriculum meets all the requirements for those seeking ordination in the United Methodist denomination. This certificate can be combined with the Certificate in Graduate Theological Studies to meet the Basic Graduate Theological Studies requirements for Deacon’s orders in the United Methodist Church.

About the program

• Bachelor’s degree completed or substantially in progress required for admission
• Courses offered on a regular rotation both 100% online and in person on Drew’s campus in Madison, New Jersey
• Graduate credits can be transferred into a masters program at Drew or elsewhere

Curriculum

Students in the United Methodist Studies Certificate complete 15 credit hours:

• WESM 600 – United Methodist History and Mission (3 cr.)
• WESM 610 — United Methodist Doctrine and Polity (3 cr.)
• WESM 615 – Evangelism in the United Methodist Tradition (3 cr.)
• WESM 630 – United Methodist Book of Discipline (1 cr.)
• WOR 610 – United Methodist Worship: Form and Function (3 cr.)

Choice of two:

• VOCF 520 – Sexual Ethics (1 cr.)
• VOCF 521 – Financial Management (1 cr.)
• VOCF 522 – Intercultural Sensitivity (1 cr.)
• Other 1 credit electives as offered each semester

Affordability

Affordably complete your certificate:

• Alumni from any Drew program receive 20% scholarship on all courses 
• Non-alumni students completing 12 credits in the certificate at Drew receive a 50% scholarship on last 3 credits
• Students may waive required courses or transfer 3 credits from an accredited seminary to complete the program.

This certificate is also available to students enrolled in Drew’s degree programs.

The Graduate Theological Studies certificate provides an introduction to the basic theological foundations of the Christian tradition. The biblical, historical, and theological disciplines are introduced in courses infused with Drew’s mission and shared values. This certificate can be combined with the Certificate in United Methodist Studies to meet the Basic Graduate Theological Studies requirements for Deacon’s orders in the United Methodist Church.

About the program

• Bachelor’s degree completed or substantially in progress required for admission
• Courses offered 100% online on a regular annual rotation
• Graduate credits can be transferred into a masters program at Drew or elsewhere

Curriculum

Students in the Graduate Theological Certificate complete 12 credit hours:

• BBST 501 – Biblical Literature I: Torah, Prophets, Writings 
• BBST 511 – Biblical Literature II: Gospels, Epistles, Apocalypse
• TPHL 501 – Systematic Theology
• CHST 501 – History of Christianity

Affordability

Affordably complete your certificate:

• Alumni from any Drew program receive 20% scholarship on all courses 
• Non-alumni students completing 9 credits in the certificate at Drew receive a 50% scholarship on last 3 credits
• Students may waive required courses or transfer 3 credits from an accredited seminary to complete the program.

This certificate is not available to students already enrolled in Drew’s degree programs.

This certificate provides training in the history, doctrine, polity, and practices of the Anglican tradition. The curriculum meets the requirements for those seeking ordination in the Episcopal Church. This program is available as a stand alone graduate certificate as well as a certification for currently matriculated Drew masters students.

About the program

• Bachelor’s degree completed or substantially in progress required for admission
• Courses offered on a regular rotation–attend remotely via Zoom or in person on Drew’s campus in Madison, New Jersey
• Graduate credits can be transferred into a masters program at Drew or elsewhere

Curriculum

Students in the Anglican Studies certificate complete 12 credit hours:

• THEO 615 – Anglican Moral Theology (3 cr.)
• THEO 620 – Book of Common Prayer (3 cr.)
• THST 625 – Anglican and Episcopalian History (3 cr.)
• WOR 625 – Anglican Liturgical Practices and Planning (3 cr.)

Affordability

Affordably complete your certificate:

• Alumni from any Drew program receive 20% scholarship on all courses 
• Non-alumni students completing 9 credits in the certificate at Drew receive a 50% scholarship on last 3 credits
• Students may waive required courses or transfer 3 credits from an accredited seminary to complete the program.

This certificate is also available to students enrolled in Drew’s degree programs.

The Certificate in Interfaith Peacebuilding provides training in peace and conflict studies, mediation, conflict management, and interfaith engagement. Drawing upon curricular strengths in Drew’s Conflict Resolution program and the Theological School’s core curriculum, this program is available as a stand alone graduate certificate as well as a certification for currently matriculated Drew masters students.

About the program

• Bachelor’s degree completed or substantially in progress required for admission
• Courses offered on a regular rotation in person on Drew’s campus in Madison, New Jersey
• Graduate credits can be transferred into a masters program at Drew or elsewhere

Curriculum

Students in the Certificate in Interfaith Peacebuilding complete 15 credit hours:

• ARCR 800 – Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies (3 cr.)
• ARCR 801 – Introduction to Mediation and Conflict Management Practicum (3 cr.)
• INTF 501 – Global Faiths and the Earth (3 cr.)
• Six credits from Theological School courses with the Interfaith attribute or the Caspersen School in the subject Conflict Resolution.

Affordability

Affordably complete your certificate:

• Peacebuilding Scholarships available to religious leaders working in interfaith contexts or projects
• Alumni from any Drew program receive 20% scholarship on all courses 
• Non-alumni students completing 12 credits in the certificate at Drew receive a 50% scholarship on last 3 credits

This certificate is also available to students enrolled in Drew’s degree programs.

This certificate builds a theological, analytical, and practical foundation for restorative and reparative ministries with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people and their communities. The certificate is offered both at Drew Theological School and at New Jersey correctional facilities.

About the program

• Bachelor’s degree completed or substantially in progress required for admission
• Courses offered in person on Drew’s campus in Madison, New Jersey and at correctional facilities in northern New Jersey
• Graduate credits can be transferred into a masters program at Drew or elsewhere

Curriculum

Students in the Restorative Justice and Prison Ministries certificate complete 15 credit hours:

• RLSC 635 – Mass Incarceration and Restorative Justice (3 cr.)
• Six credits from Theological School courses in the Drew Program for Religion and Education in Prisons
• Three credits from Theological School offerings focused on a subject relevant to prison ministries
• An internship either within a prison setting, a local church doing prison ministry, or a non-profit working with incarcerated persons or an independent study paper or in-context leadership project related to the student’s area of prison ministry.

Affordability

Affordably complete your certificate:

• Alumni from any Drew program receive 20% scholarship on all courses 
• Non-alumni students completing 12 credits in the certificate at Drew receive a 50% scholarship on last 3 credits

This certificate is also available to students enrolled in Drew’s degree programs.