CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The Faith + Justice Certificate Program equips graduate students, seminarians, pastors, and faith leaders with the moral vision and practical skills to engage their faith in civic life. Combining formative content from classroom lectures, workshops, and guest speakers with congressional meetings on Capitol Hill and other experiences in the D.C. area, the certificate program constitutes a transformative, immersive experience that supplements academic learning and faith praxis.

June 14-18, 2026

Situated in our nation’s capital, and drawing on the deep spiritual legacy of Georgetown University and Christian theological resources from broader traditions, the Center on Faith and Justice is uniquely positioned to come alongside students, pastors, and faith leaders desiring an experiential model of how their vocation intersects with some of the most pressing moral and theopolitical issues of our time.

In a time when future leaders are being tempted to believe that the sole import of their Christian faith lies in their willingness to move further left or further right, the Faith + Justice Certificate Program intervenes with the call to go deeper.

“As a current MDiv seminary student who wanted to learn more about Public Theology and didn’t have space in my schedule, this was an excellent opportunity to get a well-rounded and practical experience in this realm. Not only did we spend a week hearing from educators and experts in this field, but we immediately put our knowledge to work on Capitol Hill.”

“This certificate program lit a match under us towards ‘faithful action’ and service for the greater good and the glory of God! These are not normal times and each speaker brought a prophetic voice to galvanize Christian leaders to awake from their slumber and sleep to help the least of these, as Christ would!”

“It’s a chance to connect with others who care deeply about faith and advocacy, while learning from inspiring leaders in education, religion, and government on how to serve my community and turn passion into action.”

“I would say to any Seminary Administrator that this is a worthwhile investment in the lives of your students because it gives them the practical skills and tools to engage not only the biblical text but also to put arms, legs, heart, head, and feet to what they have learned. ”