WTEL Applications will reopen in Spring 2026 for Fall 2026.

« Graduate Certificates

Graduate Certificate in

Workplace Theology & Ethical Leadership (wtel)

6 Courses (18 Credits)

Available 100% online or at our Hamilton campus.

Overview

Courses

Further Study

Tuition

Request Information

Apply

The Graduate Certificate in Workplace Theology & Ethical Leadership (wtel) prepares Christians for faithful leadership in the marketplace

Embody Christ’s love and character in your entrepreneurial efforts, business enterprises, and marketplace activity in developing a fundamental workplace theology and constructing a biblical basis for ethical leadership. The Graduate Certificate in Workplace Theology and Ethical Leadership will equip you with the tools necessary to foster a thoughtful, loving, Christ-centered approach to issues of faith, work, and economics. Examine workplace ethics and theology, approaches for redeeming capitalism, foundations for leadership, and practical apologetic tactics. Targeting believers in the workplace, tentmakers, and marketplace leaders, this certificate’s six courses provide a basis for future theological study in Christian theology and workplace dynamics on local and global scales.

This certificate program is ideal for:

Believers in the Marketplace (& their Pastors)
Tentmakers

Marketplace Leaders
Christian Mentors

Courses

Six courses (18 credits)

Workplace Ethics

Examine the theory and praxis of Christian ethics in the workplace and across economic systems. Analyze personal character, ethical decision-making, and governance within the practice of workplace ethics.

Workplace Theology

Develop a biblical theology of faith, work, and economics. Explore the practical application of workplace theology within personal vocational settings and callings.

Foundations for Leadership

Examine leadership concepts from a biblical perspective as a foundation for leading effective organizations. Analyze the personal qualities expected of Christian leaders and the application of leadership skills in a wide variety of secular and religious settings.

Redeeming Capitalism

Examine the relationship between theology and economics and its implications for ministry and public engagement. Apply theological and economic insights to ministry contexts and participation in the public square.

Practical Apologetics

Develop practical apologetic skills through the integration of theory and praxis. Analyze arguments for and against the existence of God, cultivate an appreciation for the art of rhetoric, and strengthen confidence in the efficacy of the gospel in the marketplace of ideas.

Research in Ethics

Conduct directed study in a specific area of ethics aligned with personal background and academic or vocational goals. Develop focused research within a selected area of ethical inquiry.

Further Study

Our Graduate Certificates are intentionally modular, allowing you to stack certificates together to build towards (or even complete) a master’s degree.