Certificate Program
Certificate in Christian & Classical Studies
Six classes from the Great Conversation, in one focused certificate.
- Total Hours
- 18
- 3 elective
- Format
- Online
- Year-round enrollment
- Time to Complete
- 1 year
- Bachelor's Degree
- Tuition
- $670/credit
- See tuition page
- Enrollment
- Open
- Year-round enrollment
What Sets CCCS Apart
The Three Marks of Certificate in Christian & Classical Studies
The convictions that shape every course in this program.
The Western Tradition
The Great Conversation — Augustine through Tolkien — read through Reformed eyes and contemporary ministry.
Rigorous Scholarship
Academic precision in service of the Church: research, writing, and exegetical craft for a lifetime of ministry.
Saturated in Scripture
Every course begins and ends with the inspired, inerrant Word of God — the supreme rule of faith and practice.
About This Program
Certificate in Christian & Classical Studies
Six classes from the Great Conversation, in one focused certificate.
The Certificate in Christian and Classical Studies is an 18-credit certificate that covers six of the eight classes in the "Christian and Classical Studies" curriculum featured in the Master of Arts (Christian and Classical Studies) program.
Course Requirements
18 credit hoursChoose any six courses
- Classic Epic Literature
- Classic Tragic Literature
- Classic Comic Literature
- Classic Lyric Literature
- History of Science
- Philosophical Foundations
- Pedagogical Practices
- Classic Arts and Culture
How to Apply
Admission Requirements & Process
Year-round enrollment. No rigid deadlines.
Application to the Certificate program at Knox is open to students who have completed a bachelor's degree or beyond. Interested students should contact us using our online inquiry form. The admission requirements include a completed application, application fee, transcripts from all previous institutions attended, personal testimony, and a pastoral reference.
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