Six focused courses. Available 100% remote or at our Hamilton campus.
The Certificate in Workplace Theology & Ethical Leadership (wtel) prepares Christians for faithful leadership in the marketplace
Students should be committed Christians engaged with the marketplace, whether locally or globally. The six courses in this certificate are intended to foster a thoughtful, loving, Christ-centered approach to issues of faith, work, and economics. The Certificate in WTEL also provides a foundation for further theological study.
This certificate program is ideal for:
- Believers in the Marketplace (& their Pastors)
- Tentmakers
- Marketplace Leaders
- Christian Mentors
Courses
Six courses (18 credits)
Workplace Ethics
Workplace Ethics (ET/TH 642) explores the theory and praxis of Christian ethics in the workplace and across economic systems. Special emphasis is given to
Workplace Theology
Workplace Theology (ET/TH 648) equips students in the development of a biblical theology of faith, work, and economics. Students are given the opportunity to explore the practical application of workplace theology to their own settings and callings.
Redeeming Capitalism
Redeeming Capitalism (SE 630) is designed to help students understand the relationship between theology and economics and to apply what they have learned to their ministries and their voice in the public square.
Foundations for Leadership
Foundations for Leadership (CL 503) provides
Practical Apologetics
Practical Apologetics (AP/MC 612) combines theory and praxis to help students hone their apologetic skills. Students will increase their awareness of various arguments for and against the existence of God, develop an appreciation for the art of rhetoric, and build confidence in the efficacy of the gospel in the “marketplace of ideas.”
Research in Ethics
Research in Ethics Course (ET 860) allows for a directed ethics study in a specific area of a student’s background and goals.
Upcoming Courses
Foundations for Leadership
Jimmy Long
Section: CO1
Code: CL503
Mode: Digital Live
Location: Charlotte, Online
Schedule: July 20, 2-5:30pm; July 21, 9:30am-8:30pm; July 22, 9:30am-5pm
Dates: 05/16/2022-08/22/2022
Foundations for Leadership
Ken Barnes & Kara Martin
Section: HA
Code: CL503
Mode: Digital Live
Location: Hamilton AC235 or Online
Schedule: Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm
Dates: 01/24/2022-05/02/2022
Workplace Theology
Ken Barnes
Section: HA
Code: ET/TH648
Mode: Digital Live
Location: Hamilton AC235 or Online
Schedule: Tuesdays 6:00-9:00pm
Dates: 01/24/2022-05/02/2022
Practical Apologetics
Ken Barnes
Section: HA
Code: AP/MC612
Mode: Live
Location: Hamilton, AC237
Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Dates: 01/10/2022-01/14/2022
Workplace Theology
Ken Barnes
Section: SEML
Code: ET/TH648-I
Mode: Digital
Location: Online
Schedule: Asynchronous
Dates: 05/17 - 08/20
Foundations of Leadership
Joanne Solis-Walker
Section: PA
Code: CL503
Mode: Digital Live
Location: Online
Schedule: TBD
Dates: 05/17 - 08/20
Foundations for Leadership
James Long
Section: CO1
Code: CL503
Mode: Digital Live
Location: Charlotte, Online
Schedule: Intensive (07/19 - 07/21)
Dates: 05/17 - 08/20
Practical Apologetics
Kenneth Barnes
Section: HA
Code: AP/MC612
Location: Hamilton AC240, Digital Live
Schedule: Fri 6:00–9:00pm, Sat 8:30am–4:00pm
Dates: Jan. 29-30, Feb. 26-27, Mar. 26-27
Redeeming Capitalism
Kenneth J. Barnes
Section: SEML
Code: SE630-I
Location: Online
Schedule: Online
Dates: Jan 25–May 7
Workplace Ethics
Kenneth J. Barnes
Section: HA
Code: ET642
Location: Digital Live (online only)
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm
Dates: Jan 11–15
Foundations for Leadership
Joanne Solis-Walker
Section: PA
Code: CL503
Location: Digital Live
Schedule: Tues, 7:00–10:00pm
Dates: Sep 8–Dec 21
Foundations for Leadership
Joanne Solis-Walker
Section: PB
Code: CL503
Location: Jamaica, Digital Live
Schedule: Thurs–Sun, 8:30am–5:30pm
Dates: Sep 10–13
Further Study
Our Graduate Certificates are intentionally modular, allowing you to stack certificates together to build towards (or even complete) a master’s degree.
TUITION RATES
* All students can expect to receive some form of financial assistance. Most students qualify for the scholarship listed here. Reach out to our admissions team (using the form below) to see if you qualify for this or any other scholarships or financial assistance.
SERVICES FEES
Note: Service fees will be charged as follows for each semester/summer session in which a student registers for courses, regardless of student status or credit hours or registration type.
| Fall/Spring/Full Summer | $175 per term |
| Summer I, II, III (Intensives) | $35 per session |
| Technology Fee | $40 per term |
Note: Unfortunately, our Graduate Certificate programs are not eligible for federal aid.
Fall 2022
Accepting Applications for Fall ’22
The formal deadline for our Fall Semester is July 29, but check the following link for further campus and program-specific dates & deadlines.
Detailed Application Dates & Deadlines »
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