FAQ

The certificate program is uniquely designed for graduate students, seminarians, pastors, and faith leaders who want to learn to become moral witnesses in public life. As a distinctive offering of Georgetown University’s Center on Faith and Justice, the certificate program is aimed at engaging and developing faith leaders who can empower the Church as a force for justice and hope. For more information about the broader work of the CFJ and how you might be involved, please see our website.

No. The certificate program is designed for seminarians and graduate students in religion in a range of degree programs. We have had MDiv, MA, MTS, MRPL, MJA, and PhD students all represented in our program!

In addition to daily classroom sessions and workshops with leading scholars and national leaders, participants will attend a “Hill Day” at the Capitol (including scheduled congressional office visits, meetings with members of Congress, and a panel inside the CVC). There will also be a social night and opportunity to participate in other DC events. 

No. The program cost covers accommodations, meals, books and materials, and local transportation during the summer academy week. Participants are responsible for their travel to and from campus.

While scholarships are not available through the CFJ, we encourage applicants to secure funding through their schools, churches, or professional organizations, we will work with their sponsors to find a workable price point.

Information will be available closer to the date.

Information will be available closer to the date.