--- url: 'https://catholiciu.edu/graduate-certificate-in-church-history/' title: Graduate Certificate in Church History author: name: Catholic International University url: 'https://catholiciu.edu/author/tyler/' date: '2024-12-02T21:34:01+00:00' modified: '2026-02-20T17:13:18+00:00' type: page image: 'https://catholiciu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Admissions-Image-14.webp' published: true --- # Graduate Certificate in Church History ##### Catholic International University # Graduate Certificate ## in Church History ## Start Your Future Today! [ Inquire Now→ ](https://form.typeform.com/to/JiOsshQd) ## Graduate Certificate ##### in Church History This program provides an opportunity to study Church History at the graduate level without the commitment of a full master’s degree. Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of major stages in Catholic Church history and the ability to critically analyze significant historical events within the Church. By integrating theological and secular methodologies, students will explore their interplay in historical contexts and interpret trends in ecclesial historiography. The program also fosters the development of advanced reading skills, enabling students to engage critically with historical texts while drawing on the best scholarship and the rich tradition of the Church. 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