[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"doc-detail-208713-en":3,"doc-seo-208713-105":30,"detail-sidebar-cat-0-en-105":89},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"success",{"doc_id":7,"user_id":8,"nickname":9,"user_avatar":10,"doc_module":4,"category_id":11,"category_name":12,"doc_title":13,"doc_description":14,"doc_content":15,"file_id":16,"file_url":17,"file_type":18,"file_size":19,"view_count":4,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":20,"is_downloadable":20,"audit_status":20,"page_count":21,"language":22,"language_code":23,"site_id":24,"html_lang":23,"table_of_contents":25,"faqs":26,"seo_title":27,"seo_description":14,"update_tm":28,"read_time":29},208713,962084925290,"Caleb Sterling","https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_085a072bc5b1113ac321206ff7593b45",4,"Exam","Graduate Certificate in Scripture Engagement (GCSE)","Graduate Certificate in Scripture Engagement (GCSE) builds specialized expertise in Scripture Engagement (SE) service and broad competence across SE. The program equips participants to understand factors affecting the acceptance and use of translated Scriptures and to advise on SE issues and lead targeted interventions. Learning outcomes include analyzing influences on Scripture engagement, explaining its links to missiology, designing products and activities to increase community engagement, and applying SE strategies to new contexts. It also outlines rigorous admission and course prerequisite pathways.","Graduate Certificate in Scripture Engagement (GCSE)  \n[For more information contact: ](For more information contact: CSE-Coordinator@diu.edu)[CSE-Coordinator@diu.edu](For more information contact: CSE-Coordinator@diu.edu) (Tim Hatcher, 918-706-6033)  \nPurpose  \nThe Graduate Certificate in Scripture Engagement (GCSE) provides expertise in a particular domain of Scripture Engagement (SE) service as well as broad competency in Scripture Engagement. It prepares people to comprehensively understand Scripture Engagement (SE) and address the issues that influence the acceptance and use of translated Scriptures. This program also provides participants with the opportunity to gain expertise in one particular area of Scripture Engagement such as orality, media, digital engagement, contextualization, etc. Participants will develop the ability to consult on SE issues and the needed skills to lead in specific areas of Scripture-Engagement interventions.  \nProgram Learning Outcomes  \nAt the completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:  \n1. In collaboration with others, analyze various factors influencing Scripture engagement.  \n2. Explain the relationship between Scripture engagement and other aspects of missiology.  \n3. Work with members of a cultural group to prepare products and activities that will increase that community’s engagement with Scripture.  \n4. Apply Scripture Engagement strategies to a novel context.  \nAdmission Requirements   \nTo be considered for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Scripture Engagement program, an applicant must complete the following:  \na. Meet all the general requirements for Graduate Admission to DIU  \nb. Submit academic records that provide evidence that the applicant fulfills one of the following:  \n Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30  \n Completion of a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.80 AND one of the following:  \n Satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE),or  \n Completion of at least 15 credits of graduate study from an accredited institution of higher education with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50  \n Completion of a graduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00  \nCourse Prerequisites  \nFor AA5355 Scripture Engagement Strategy and Methods: AA4350 Language and Society or permission of the instructor. AA5355 is itself a prerequisite for AA5356 Current Issues in Scripture Engagement and for AA5392 Scripture Engagement Practicum.  \nIn addition, AA 5356 requires one of the following: AA5373 Religion and Worldview, AA5374  \nCatalog 2025-2026 130 Programs – B&T  \nChristianity across Cultures, or permission of the instructor. Some elective courses have their own prerequisites. See Course pages in this Catalog.  \nSuccessful Completion of the Program  \nTo earn the GCSE, students must successfully complete the required courses for the 16-credit Certificate under the Applied Anthropology department with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 and a satisfactory final grade of at least “C-” in each course taken at DIU and counting toward the Certificate. For more information on the Certificate award, see here.  \nCurriculum  \nThe prescribed curriculum for the Graduate Certificate in Scripture Engagement consists of these three core courses, two electives (forming an emphasis) and a special project.  \nCore Courses (9 graduate credit hours)  \n AA5355 Scripture Engagement Strategy and Methods focuses on the sociolinguistic, socioeconomic, sociopolitical, and socio-religious factors that either hinder or foster the use of vernacular literature. Practical strategies and activities that promote the use of Bible translations in public and private venues are central. AA5355 is offered during the Fall term.  \n AA5356-OL Current Issues in Scripture Engagement encourages the student to analyze motivations and","cbCaievhMpuCfE8o","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaievhMpuCfE8o","pdf",318485,1,3,"English","en",105,"# Purpose\n## Program Learning Outcomes\n# Admission Requirements\n## Course Prerequisites\n# Successful Completion of the Program\n# Curriculum\n## Core Courses\n## Elective Emphases\n## Special Project","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Graduate Certificate in Scripture Engagement (GCSE)?\",\"answer\":\"The GCSE provides specialized expertise in Scripture Engagement (SE) service and broad competency in SE. It prepares participants to understand factors influencing the acceptance and use of translated Scriptures and to address SE issues in targeted interventions.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the program learning outcomes students must achieve?\",\"answer\":\"Students must analyze factors influencing Scripture engagement, explain the relationship between Scripture engagement and missiology, design products and activities to increase a cultural group’s engagement with Scripture, and apply Scripture Engagement strategies to a novel context.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key admission and course prerequisite requirements?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must meet DIU general Graduate Admission requirements and satisfy one of several academic record options (including GPA thresholds and/or GRE or graduate credits). Course prerequisites include AA5355 for subsequent courses, and AA5356 requires additional prerequisite courses such as AA5373 Religion and Worldview or AA5374 Christianity Across Cultures (or instructor permission).\"}]","Graduate Certificate in Scripture Engagement (GCSE) | PDF",1788605327,8,{"code":4,"msg":31,"data":32},"ok",{"site_id":24,"language":23,"slug":33,"title":13,"keywords":34,"description":14,"schema_data":35,"social_meta":84,"head_meta":86,"extra_data":88,"updated_unix":28},"graduate-certificate-in-scripture-engagement-gcse","",{"@graph":36,"@context":83},[37,52,66],{"@type":38,"itemListElement":39},"BreadcrumbList",[40,44,48,50],{"item":41,"name":42,"@type":43,"position":20},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":45,"name":46,"@type":43,"position":47},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/","Document",2,{"item":49,"name":12,"@type":43,"position":21},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/exam/",{"item":51,"name":13,"@type":43,"position":11},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/graduate-certificate-in-scripture-engagement-gcse/208713/",{"url":51,"name":13,"@type":53,"author":54,"headline":13,"publisher":56,"fileFormat":59,"inLanguage":23,"description":14,"dateModified":60,"datePublished":60,"encodingFormat":59,"isAccessibleForFree":61,"interactionStatistic":62},"DigitalDocument",{"name":9,"@type":55},"Person",{"url":41,"name":57,"@type":58},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-09-05",true,{"@type":63,"interactionType":64,"userInteractionCount":4},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":65},"ViewAction",{"@type":67,"mainEntity":68},"FAQPage",[69,75,79],{"name":70,"@type":71,"acceptedAnswer":72},"What is the purpose of the Graduate Certificate in Scripture Engagement (GCSE)?","Question",{"text":73,"@type":74},"The GCSE provides specialized expertise in Scripture Engagement (SE) service and broad competency in SE. It prepares participants to understand factors influencing the acceptance and use of translated Scriptures and to address SE issues in targeted interventions.","Answer",{"name":76,"@type":71,"acceptedAnswer":77},"What are the program learning outcomes students must achieve?",{"text":78,"@type":74},"Students must analyze factors influencing Scripture engagement, explain the relationship between Scripture engagement and missiology, design products and activities to increase a cultural group’s engagement with Scripture, and apply Scripture Engagement strategies to a novel context.",{"name":80,"@type":71,"acceptedAnswer":81},"What are the key admission and course prerequisite requirements?",{"text":82,"@type":74},"Applicants must meet DIU general Graduate Admission requirements and satisfy one of several academic record options (including GPA thresholds and/or GRE or graduate credits). Course prerequisites include AA5355 for subsequent courses, and AA5356 requires additional prerequisite courses such as AA5373 Religion and Worldview or AA5374 Christianity Across Cultures (or instructor permission).","https://schema.org",{"og:url":51,"og:type":85,"og:title":13,"og:site_name":57,"og:description":14},"article",{"robots":87,"canonical":51},"index,follow",{"doc_id":7,"site_id":24},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":90},[91,95,99,102,107,112,117,121,126,129,133],{"id":20,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":46,"category_name":92,"show_sort_weight":93,"slug":94},"Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":47,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":46,"category_name":96,"show_sort_weight":97,"slug":98},"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":11,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":46,"category_name":12,"show_sort_weight":100,"slug":101},70,"exam",{"id":103,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":46,"category_name":104,"show_sort_weight":105,"slug":106},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":108,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":46,"category_name":109,"show_sort_weight":110,"slug":111},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":113,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":46,"category_name":114,"show_sort_weight":115,"slug":116},7,"Healthcare",40,"healthcare",{"id":29,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":46,"category_name":118,"show_sort_weight":119,"slug":120},"Research & Report",30,"research-report",{"id":122,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":46,"category_name":123,"show_sort_weight":124,"slug":125},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":124,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":46,"category_name":127,"show_sort_weight":124,"slug":128},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":130,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":46,"category_name":131,"show_sort_weight":130,"slug":132},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":134,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":46,"category_name":135,"show_sort_weight":103,"slug":136},19,"General","general"]