Certificate in Biblical Studies
| Units by Discipline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Units | Price per unit | Bible Exposition | Theology |
| 32 | $467 | 9 | 13 |
Overview
The Certificate in Biblical Studies is designed with two specific needs in mind. The first is for persons who seek a year of study in preparation for lay service with an overseas mission agency, or for more effective lay involvement in the life of their local congregation. It also serves as a "trial year in seminary" for persons who wish to test their gifts and skills with a view toward possible further preparation for full-time Christian ministry.
Certificate course work may later be applied toward a Master of Divinity or Master of Arts degree.
Tracks
Current Tracks
Possible Future Tracks
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| Track | Faculty Mentor |
|---|---|
| Executive Pastor Leadership | Michael J Anthony |
| Leading in Worship | David A Horner |
| Messianic Ministry | TBD |
| Spiritual Formation | Betsy A Barber, John H Coe |
Curriculum
| Course | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| TTBE 517 | Hermeneutics & Bible Study Methods | 3 |
| TTTH 511 | Theology I - Introduction: Revelation & Nature of God | 3 |
| TTSS 510 | Theological Research Methodologies | 1 |
| TTBE 520 | Survey of Matthew - Revelation | 3 |
| TTTH 512 | Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man & Sin | 3 |
| TTTH 613 | Theology III - Christ, Salvation & the Spirit | 3 |
| TTBE 519 | Survey of Genesis - Malachi | 3 |
| TTTH 614 | Theology IV - The Church & Last Things | 3 |
Outcomes
Students will be able to:
Learn the skills required for graduate-level research and writing, including bibliographic and library skills, formatting and style, and interacting with primary and secondary sources.
Be able to articulate and defend the correct, biblical view on the following central doctrines: pneumatology, Christology, soteriology, prolegomena, bibliology, theology proper (including God's nature, attributes, triunity, works, and Fatherhood), angelology/demonology, anthropology, hamartiology, the relationship between Israel and the church, the nature of the church and its ministries, eschatology, and ecclesiology.
Understand the significance of the above-mentioned central doctrines for personal life and ministry.
Know the history of hermeneutics, the basic principles of grammatico-historical exegesis, and the basic principles of lexical semantics to determine the meaning of biblical words. The student will develop a commitment to more effectively meditate on God's Word in his or her own spiritual life.
Know the theme and major contributions of each Old Testament book, discover the importance of historical background to the interpretation of the Old Testament, and develop greater confidence in the Old Testament as a trustworthy guide to faith and life.
Be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the following: a historical outline of the NT; how each NT book fits into the outline; the broad historical and cultural backgrounds to the NT; and the basic theme and teaching of each NT book. The student will be able to evaluate critical views of the NT from an evangelical perspective.
Admissions Requirements
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Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
All applicants must submit a written statement outlining their vocational objectives and how the certificate relates to those objectives.
Graduation Requirements
Satisfactorily complete all courses for a total of 32 semester units as outlined in the curriculum below.
Obtain a 3.0 GPA with no grade below a “C-” in all courses to be credited toward graduation.
At least 24 units must be taken at this seminary.
Complete the entire program in no more than five years.