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!

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.

In addition to daily classroom sessions and workshops with leading scholars and national leaders, participants will enjoy a private evening tour of D.C., a “Hill Day” at the Capitol (including scheduled congressional office visits, meetings with members of Congress, and a panel inside the CVC), and other DC events. A detailed schedule and itinerary will be provided to participants in May.

Check-in for the Summer Academy begins at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, followed by an opening dinner that evening. The program will conclude after lunch on Thursday, June 18, with checkout in the afternoon.

There is very little available parking on the university campus and in the broader Georgetown area — particularly for overnight parking needs. We strongly recommend that participants pursue alternative travel arrangements, or seek to secure parking arrangements in advance.

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.