Certificate in Religion and Public Life

The certificate in religion and public life (CRPL) is designed to prepare HDS graduates with the tools, skills, and experience to explore professional pathways in service of a just world at peace. 

Through the CRPL, MTS and MDiv students engage in a structure of coursework, experiential learning, and creating. Students explore the challenges and opportunities that arise when a nuanced understanding of religion is employed within a particular professional context.  

CRPL Requirements

The CRPL is earned through successful completion of: 

  1. All relevant degree requirements for the MTS or MDiv degree 
  2. The semester course HDS 3300 Religious Literacy and the Professions 
  3. An approved internship in a relevant profession 
  4. The internship-associated course HDS 4000 A/B Religion and Public Life Internship 
  5. The CRPL Capstone Project in a relevant profession 

CRPL Internship

The CRPL internship provides students with relevant work experience related to their chosen profession and the opportunity to work with a supervisor who is experienced in that field. Students evaluate and apply theories and methodologies explored in HDS 3300 to the context of their internships to gain skills and experience in communicating how a robust understanding of religion enhances professional and civic competence within a particular profession for the purpose of advancing just peace. 

The CRPL internship requires 280 hours of work, including onsite supervision. Internships can begin only after the completion of HDS 3300 and must be completed prior to beginning the CRPL capstone project.  

Obtaining the Certificate

Upon successful completion of all requirements for the CRPL, RPL informs the Registrar. The Registrar posts receipt of the certificate on the student’s transcript.

Resources

The CRPL Handbook is currently being updated. Check back soon!