Non-Degree Options for Learning at UDTS
Continuing Education Options at UDTS
A number of options exist for those interested in continuing education without seeking a degree from UDTS. Join us for a single course, a series of courses, congregational equipping options, and lectures and events.
Studying as an Unclassified Student
Unclassified students are students who pursue graduate-level credit in courses that do not count toward degree completion. Unclassified students can take up to 21 credits at UDTS without declaring a degree.
Students who are working toward or have completed a Master of Divinity degree from another seminary may join UDTS to complete coursework that may be unavailable such as biblical languages and denominational preparation coursework. Students moving into the PC(USA) from another denomination might consider the following coursework in specific preparation for ordination:
- Introduction to Greek
- Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
- New Testament Exegesis in Greek
- Old Testament Exegesis in Hebrew
- Worship in the Reformed Tradition
- Polity and Program of the PC(USA)
- Presbyterian History and Confessions
Studying in the Congregational Equipping Program
The Congregational Equipping program prepares laypersons for leadership in their local congregation in preparation courses that do not earn academic credit. Learn more about Congregational Equipping.
Studying in Local Learning Communities
The Madison Learning Community offers courses for-credit and not-for-credit in person in Madison, Wisconsin. Students that complete all six courses taught in the learning community can earn a certificate in Bible and Ministry. Learn more about Learning Communities.