The second most widely-used certificate program is the “Certificate in Urban Theological Studies (CUTS),” which is also a 32-credit-hour program. The difference between this certificate (CUTS) and the Capstone (CLS) certificate is that an approved satellite can work with TUMI to design a unique combination of courses, drawing from three sources:
TUMI’s Capstone Curriculum (an integrated set of 16 fixed courses that will not be added to in the future)

• TUMI’s Foundations Series (an on-going list of TUMI-taught courses covering various topics)
• Courses developed by an approved satellite (“Site Developed Course” [SDC])

TUMI staff can help approved satellites in the design and submission of the CUTS certificate proposal, which must follow TUMI’s guidelines:

• There must be a balance of eight credit-hours offered in each of TUMI’s Subject Areas (Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, Urban Mission, Theology and Ethics).
• Each student must complete Capstone module #5 (Biblical Interpretation), which is a part of the Biblical Studies Subject Area.
• At least 50% of the coursework must be drawn from TUMI’s courses (Capstone or Foundations).
• Each site-developed course (SDC) must follow the same requirements as the Capstone Curriculum (i.e. 12 hours of class time, three quizzes and a final exam, 8-10 scripture memory verses, an exegetical project, ministry project, attendance/participation, 3-5 additional reading books).
• The design of this certificate must be submitted to the Satellite Director for review, who will then make a recommendation to TUMI’s Director for final approval. 
• Any changes to the certificate design (such as the addition of a new SDC) must be submitted for approval.