Program Overview
The Faith Seeking Justice Christian Leadership Certificate is a 12-credit program that integrates spiritual formation, leadership development, and justice advocacy. It complements coursework with practical experience through co-curricular activities and prepares graduates for seminary or leadership roles within the church. The program is led by experienced faculty and fosters a small class environment with personalized attention.
Program Outline
Faith Seeking Justice Christian Leadership Certificate
Degree Overview:
This 12-credit program integrates "knowing, being, and doing" to prepare and empower individuals for spiritual formation, leadership development, and justice advocacy within the church's global ministry.
- Leadership Development: Examines critical leadership models and approaches to communication, including written and oral communication.
- Global and Local Justice Issues: Deepens understanding of global and local justice issues and connects them to personal faith.
- Bible and Christian Tradition: Enhances knowledge of biblical and theological foundations relevant to Christian faith analysis. However, Shenandoah University outlines learning support services available to assist students in all courses including:
- Peer tutoring
- Writing Center assists with any stage of writing
- Math Enrichment Center supports math and science
Teaching:
The program fosters small class environment with an average of 12 students, allowing for personalized attention in learning and professional goals. Instruction is led by:
- Dr. M. Cooper Minister, Assistant Professor of Religion
- Dr. J. Kevin Minister, Assistant Professor of Religion Faculty possesses both depth of experience and specialized expertise in spirituality and ethics while maintaining open door policies and opportunities for discussions.
Careers:
The program complements the Religion major, preparing graduates for seminary and/or leadership roles within the 21st century church or alongside related majors in these departments:
- Religion
- Religious Studies
- Philosophy
Other:
- Study abroad and GEL (Global Experiential Learning) opportunities contribute to enriching program experiences.
