Post-Master's Certificate Program
Saint Joseph’s Seminary offers Post-Master's Certificates to students already possessing graduate degrees in the theological sciences and who seek a program of advanced study in order to deepen their knowledge of a previous competency or to undertake systematic study of a different theological specialization. Classes are offering throughout the week and may be taken in-person at our Yonkers or Huntington campuses, or entirely online.
Post-Master's Certificates are offered in the areas of Sacred Scripture and Dogmatic Theology.
Post-Master's Certificate in Sacred Scripture
Nine three-credit courses are required and the remaining nine credits are electives in the field of Sacred Scripture.
The following courses are required for this Certificate:
1. Introduction to the Old Testament
2. Introduction to the New Testament
3. Biblical Greek I
For the remaining three courses, the student may select electives in the area of Sacred Scripture.
Candidates who have taken any of the required courses in their previous graduate studies may replace them with
other Sacred Scripture courses offered by the Seminary with the approval of the Academic Dean.
Post-Master's Certificate in Dogmatic Theology
Nine three-credit courses are required and the remaining nine credits are electives in the field of Dogmatic Theology.
The following courses are required for this Certificate:
1. Introduction to Theology
2. Christology
3. Ecclesiology
For the remaining three courses, the student may select electives in the area of Dogmatic Theology.
Candidates who have taken any of the required courses in their previous graduate studies may replace them with other Dogmatic Theology courses offered by the Seminary with the approval of the Academic Dean.