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Explore the Possibilities with
a Certificate in Christian Wisdom

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Christian Wisdom is a 15-credit online certificate program offered at Holy Apostles and grounded in the Aristotelian-Thomistic synthesis of faith and reason based on Catholic metaphysics.

Students who complete a Graduate Certificate in Christian Wisdom or a Master of Arts in Philosophy with a concentration in Christian Wisdom at Holy Apostles College and Seminary may contact the Adler-Aquinas Institute or the Center for the Study of Great Ideas for information concerning their joint Certificate in Christian Wisdom.

Career Opportunities

  • Teaching at a university, college, seminary, or high school
  • Bioethics
  • Journalism

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Certificate Program

Christian Wisdom

  • Online
  • Eligible for transfer credits

2 to 4 years

Program Length

15

Total Credits

$410

Per Credit Hour

April 5

Application Due

May 6

Next Start Date

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Take your next step toward your success and your future!

″The Study of philosophy is not that we may know what men have thought, but
what the truth of things is.”

– St. Thomas Aquinas –

The Coursework

The Graduate Certificate in Christian Wisdom requires completion of the following courses.

  • PHH 605 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
  • PHS 731 The One and the Many
  • PHS 741 St. Thomas Aquinas on Being and Nothingness
  • PHS 751 The True, the False, the Lie and the Fake
  • PHS 761 The Good, the Bad, the Beautiful and the Ugly

Course plan for Graduate Certificate in Christian Wisdom

Who Is This Program For?

  • Those wanting to serve the Church
  • Catechists
  • DREs
  • Youth Ministers
  • Educators
  • Catholic Professionals
  • Personal Formation

FAQ

Is this an Online Program?

Yes, our 100% online courses make the certificate program flexible for working and busy individuals. All certificate programs may be completed completely online.

How do I apply?

Applicants for the Certificate program should follow the Graduate Admissions procedures. 

Is Holy Apostles College & Seminary accredited?

Holy Apostles College and Seminary is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the Connecticut Office of Higher Education (CTOHE), and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). For more accreditation information visit here.

Are the Faculty members faithful to the Magisterium?

All members of the faculty who teach theology and philosophy must be approved by the Chancellor, make a Profession of Faith, and take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium.

Who is the Program Director?

Program Director:

Dr. Peter Redpath
predpath@holyapostles.edu

Teaching Faculty:

Dr. Robert Delfino
Dr. Curtis Hancock
Dr. Timothy Smith

For a full listing of our faculty, please visit our Faculty listing.

FAQ

Is this an Online Program?

Yes, our 100% online courses make the certificate program flexible for working and busy individuals. All certificate programs may be completed completely online.

How do I apply?

Applicants for the Certificate program should follow the Graduate Admissions procedures. 

Is Holy Apostles College & Seminary accredited?

Holy Apostles College and Seminary is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the Connecticut Office of Higher Education (CTOHE), and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). For more accreditation information visit here.

Are the Faculty members faithful to the Magisterium?

All members of the faculty who teach theology and philosophy must be approved by the Chancellor, make a Profession of Faith, and take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium.

Who is the Program Director?

Program Director:

Dr. Peter Redpath
predpath@holyapostles.edu

Teaching Faculty:

Dr. Robert Delfino
Dr. Curtis Hancock
Dr. Timothy Smith

For a full listing of our faculty, please visit our Faculty listing.

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What You’ve
Been Looking For

 

An authentically Catholic education should be available to everyone.
Time and cost should not stand in your way.

You deserve the highest quality academics that are both convenient and affordable.

Let Holy Apostles set you on the path to achieving your goals.

Why Holy Apostles

Flexible & Online

Holy Apostles makes a quality education accessible. You can complete your degree any time, anywhere. Our small class sizes make learning easier, providing personalized attention from our excellent faculty.

Tuition you can afford

At Holy Apostles, we believe that a debt-free graduate is a gift to the Church. We are one of the most affordable colleges recommended by the Cardinal Newman Guide.

FAITHFULLY CATHOLIC

The Catholic university is “born from the heart of the Church,” as St. John Paul II stated in Ex Corde Ecclesiae.

From its very foundation, Holy Apostles College & Seminary has dedicated itself to proclaiming the truth and forming our students to do the same.

Explore the Possibilities

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Admissions Phone :
860-632-3000

Admissions Email:
admissions@holyapostles.edu

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