{"id":8122,"date":"2025-05-27T00:00:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T00:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/?p=8122"},"modified":"2025-08-13T20:45:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T20:45:58","slug":"new-biblical-preaching-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2025\/05\/27\/new-biblical-preaching-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"New Biblical Preaching Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This year, Luther Seminary launched the Biblical Preaching Graduate Certificate, a six-course program designed for individuals with little to no preaching experience who feel called to share the Word in their local communities. Similar to other graduate certificate offerings, students in the biblical preaching program learn alongside peers enrolled in various degree programs, gaining exposure to the diverse callings and roles of Christian public leaders. This unique environment fosters growth, equipping participants with the skills and perspectives needed to thrive as effective leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Luther expanded its Jubilee Scholarship program to include graduate certificates, a decision driven by a collaborative experiment with several synods to address evolving leadership needs. This initiative highlights Luther\u2019s core strengths: delivering high-quality, flexible theological education while meeting the church\u2019s need for accessible and affordable learning opportunities. The graduate certificates provide a practical and impactful pathway to equip more leaders for service in a changing world. The scholarship expansion also paved the way for the introduction of the new Biblical Preaching Graduate Certificate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing a Christian public leader in today\u2019s world is complex; there are no simple answers,\u201d says <strong>Terri Elton \u201998 M.A., \u201907 Ph.D.<\/strong>, dean of academic affairs. \u201cHelping current and future leaders think theologically\u2014as well as theoretically and practically\u2014gives leaders multiple ways of approaching the challenges facing local churches and ministries today. I also hope the certificate awakens within leaders a desire for being a lifelong learner and opportunities for accessible and affordable theological education.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: solid 5px #4EC3E0; padding: 5px; margin-top: 25px;\">\n<h2>Read more from Summer 2025<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"display: block; min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2025\/05\/27\/where-gods-story-intersects-with-ours\/\">Where God\u2019s story intersects with ours<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"display: block; min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2025\/05\/27\/story-care\/\">Story care<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"display: block; min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2025\/05\/27\/finding-the-right-fit\/\">Finding the \u2018right fit\u2019<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"display: block; min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2025\/05\/27\/a-launchpad-for-learners\/\">A launchpad for learners<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"display: block; min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2025\/05\/27\/summer-2025-faculty-and-staff-notes\/\">Faculty and staff notes<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"display: block; min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2025\/05\/27\/summer-2025-alumni-news\/\">Alumni news<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"display: block; min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2025\/05\/27\/who-is-your-faith-mentor\/\">Who is your faith mentor?<br \/>\n<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"display: block; min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2025\/05\/27\/ecofaith-network-turns-ten\/\">EcoFaith Network turns ten<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"display: block; min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2025\/05\/27\/2025-commencement\/\">2025 Commencement<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"display: block; min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2025\/05\/27\/will-willimon-to-deliver-the-2025-aus-lecture\/\">Will Willimon to deliver the 2025 Aus Lecture<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"display: block; min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2025\/05\/27\/luther-seminary-library-access-update\/\">Luther Seminary library access update<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"display: block; min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2025\/05\/27\/exploring-human-origins\/\">Exploring Human Origins<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"display: block; min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2025\/05\/27\/new-biblical-preaching-certificate\/\">New Biblical Preaching Certificate<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year, Luther Seminary launched the Biblical Preaching Graduate Certificate, a six-course program designed for individuals with little to no preaching experience who feel called to share the Word in their local communities. 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