Foundational Courses Certificate
Foundational preparation for ministry licensing
12 Credit Hours

Foundational Courses Certificate at North Park Theological Seminary
The certificate in foundational courses is designed for students who are starting seminary studies while in the process of credentialing with the Evangelical Covenant Church. This 12-credit certificate can help you determine whether to continue with credentialing requirements or to fulfill them after earning advanced degrees in other specialized fields.
Providing a solid foundation for any seminary degree, this certificate offers a direct and effective pathway to beginning a master’s program at North Park Theological Seminary—especially if you’re interested in serving in the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Program Notes
- 12 semester hours
- Courses in this certificate are offered as intensive hybrid courses that can be accessed in-person and from a distance.
- Complete as a stand-alone certificate or part of a degree
Certificate Courses
- Old Testament 1: Pentateuch & Interpretation (3 credits)
- New Testament 1: The Texts & Their World (3 credits)
- Christian History 1: the Early Church to The Early Reformation (1–16c.) (3 credits)
- Christian Theology (3 credits)
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