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91 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN OLD TESTAMENT/HEBREW BIBLE The Graduate Certificate in Old Testament is for students who wish to have a deeper understanding of the Old Testament, its context, content, history, and interpretation. Students will discover the themes, historical background, text critical issues, and theology of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible through an in- depth study of its prosaic and poetic texts. Student will understand the plan of God through his people Israel and their literature. There are no language requirements in this Certificate. Courses in this Graduate Certificate are transferable into the MA-OT, MA-NT and MDiv. This graduate certificate requires the following courses: Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. Israel's Early History and Poetry OT 511 3 Kingdom of Israel and Prophets OT 512 3 Choose three courses from the following: Book of Joshua: Analysis, Hermeneutics, and Theology OT 640 3 Book of Genesis OT 648 3 Reading the Psalms for Today OT 649 3 Old Testament Theology and Religion OT 661 3 Total required hours for degree: 15 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING The Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Care and Counseling is designed for students who desire to be competent in the foundational knowledge and skills of pastoral care and counseling. The graduate certificate prepares students to provide pastoral care and counseling in church, parachurch, and other missional contexts as well as in daily life situations where knowledgeable, skilled, compassionate care is needed. It is not designed to equip licensed therapists and counselors. Nor does it provide the necessary education and certification for certain chaplaincy roles (e.g. military chaplaincy and hospital chaplaincy). The program of study includes theory and experiential practice. This includes a 3-credit community-based internship. This graduate certificate requires the following courses: Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. Pastoral Care and Counseling Relationships CO 500 3 Therapeutic Communication CO 526 2 Brief Counseling Theory and Practice in Ministry Settings CO 565 3 Clinical Skills in Pastoral Care CO 620 3 Grief and Loss Counseling CO 647 2 Community-based Ministry Internship CO 775 3 Total required hours for degree: 16