Program Goals
- Evaluate the relationship and unity of the Old and New Testaments
- Analyze the Church’s reflection on the trajectory of salvation history
- Develop a theological understanding of God’s words and deeds recorded in Scripture
Program Requirements
- 18 Credits
Program Time Limit: 3 years
Application Process
- Submit a free online program application.
- Send official transcript from high school, GED, or most recent undergraduate institution attended to registrar@cdu.edu
Program Costs
- Tuition: $1,035 x 6 courses = $6,210
- Technology fee: $165/course x 6 courses = $990
- Books: $100/course (estimate) x 6 courses = $600
- Total: $7,800
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Course Lists
For descriptions of required courses, please consult the online course catalog. All courses listed below are 8 weeks long unless otherwise noted.
To earn the Certificate in Sacred Scripture, students must complete six of the following undergraduate courses (18 credits) at CDU:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| SCRPT 210 | Reading Scripture Theologically | 3 |
| SCRPT 230 | Introduction to Scripture and Salvation History | 3 |
| SCRPT 370 | The Letter to the Romans | 3 |
| SCRPT 381 | The Gospel of St. John | 3 |
| GREEK 101 | Biblical Greek I | 3 |
| GREEK 201 | Biblical Greek II | 3 |
| GREEK 301 | Advanced Biblical Greek | 3 |
THE CDU ADVANTAGE
In a 2022 survey of CDU graduate students, 100% reported that they had achieved their learning goals.
CDU Offers:
- Authentic Catholic teaching
- Flexibility to study where and when you choose
- The lowest undergraduate tuition of any U.S.-based online university offering Catholic theology
- A global Catholic community
- Knowledgeable and accessible faculty
- Engaging online courses with discussion forums
- Mobile app for study on the go
- Online library staffed by a theological librarian
- 24/7 technical support
