Grow in Faith and Leadership with PLTS Online Courses
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) invites lay leaders, rostered ministers, and community members to explore faith and racial justice through two online courses beginning in January and March 2027. These six-week courses are self-paced, require no previous educational background, and cost $250 each.
Part of PLTS's Racial Justice and Faith Certificate Program, the courses offer opportunities to learn from theologians, examine church history, and explore how faith informs the pursuit of racial justice.
Spring 2027 Course Offerings
My Church History Story
January–February 2027
Instructor: Dr. Carla Roland Guzman
Registration deadline: January 1, 2027
Womanism and Social Justice
March–April 2027
Instructor: Rev. Keyona Lazenby, PhD Candidate
Registration deadline: March 1, 2027
Both courses are offered online, primarily asynchronously, allowing participants to complete coursework on their own schedules. The program also includes opportunities for interaction through Zoom.
Accessible Theological Education
Participants may enroll in individual courses or complete four courses to earn a Certificate in Racial Justice and Faithfrom PLTS.
Each course costs $250, with discounts available for groups and PLTS alumni. Need-based scholarships are also available. No undergraduate degree or previous theological training is required.
Through the guidance of theologians from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, participants explore how history, identity, and lived experience shape biblical interpretation and Christian witness.
For Grand Canyon Synod congregations, these learning opportunities can support leadership development, deepen theological understanding, and encourage faithful engagement with racial justice in our communities.
Learn More and Register
Explore the Racial Justice and Faith Certificate Program and register for Spring 2027 courses →
For questions, contact Rev. Dr. Sheryl Johnson, Director of Non-Degree Programs at PLTS, at sheryljohnson@plts.edu.
Congregations are encouraged to share these opportunities with ministry leaders, council members, and others interested in deepening their faith and serving their communities.
PLTS also offers a separate Certificate in Church Leadership, featuring courses in Lutheran theology, preaching, biblical interpretation, spiritual care, and congregational leadership.
