Foundation Certificate

The foundation-level courses form the core of Truett Seminary's Certificate Program curriculum and are designed to take approximately 16 to 18 months to complete as students progress through them one at a time. All but the first course (TCP-001) are 12-weeks in length, but many students finish within a shorter timeframe. The first two courses (TCP-001 and TCP-002) must be taken chronologically. We encourage certificate students to take the remaining courses in numerical order, but this is not necessary.

These are designed to work together to form a strong foundation of understanding within the Christian faith and are modeled after the core curriculum of Truett Seminary’s prestigious Master of Divinity program. By completing all six courses, students earn a Certificate of Christian Foundation.

Courses:

I. TCP-001 - Orientation and Formation

Introduction of spiritual formation and preparation for student success (Must be completed first)

II. TCP-002 - Biblical Interpretation

How to better read, interpret, and apply Scripture (Must be completed second)

III. TCP-003 - Introduction to Church History

Brief but descriptive overview of our shared Christian story with an added emphasis on the history of Baptist life in the United States

IV. TCP-004 - Introduction to Theology

Vibrant exploration of Christian doctrines and the practical ways of how beliefs affect the Christian life

V. TCP-005 - Survey of the Old Testament

Overview of the Old Testament with a particular focus on its historical and cultural contexts

VI. TCP-006 - Survey of the New Testament

Overview of the New Testament with the goal of helping students understand Scriptures in the same way as the early church