Bible Certificate

Bible Certificate

The Bible Certificate is a one-year program designed to prepare the student for further college experience or to meet Bible requirements in preparation for missionary service.

Purpose

The Bible Certificate provides a basic biblical foundation for Christian life and service.

Objectives

The Bible Certificate (1 year) equips students to:

  • Read, interpret, and apply, the Word of God inductively.

  • Integrate Biblical principles into Christlike character in daily life.

  • Effectively evangelize and disciple people.

  • Find a local church home in which to fellowship and grow.

Program Requirements (30 credits)

Biblical Studies (18 Credits)

  • BI-BS1101 Inductive Bible Study (3 Credits)

  • BI-NT1101 New Testament Survey (3 Credits)

  • BI-NT2101 Life of Christ (3 Credits)

    • or BI-NT2102 Gospel of John (3 Credits)

  • BI-OT1101 Old Testament Survey I (3 Credits)

  • BI-OT1102 Old Testament Survey II (3 Credits)

  • BI-TH1101 Introduction to Biblical Living (3 Credits)

Christian Ministry (12 Credits)

  • CM-CD1101 Personal Evangelism (3 Credits)

  • CM-CD1102 Biblical Discipleship (3 Credits)

  • CM-IM1101 Introduction to Global Missions (3 Credits)

  • CM-PA1101 Introduction to Servant Leadership (3 Credits)

Christian Ministry Training: 2 Semesters

Indicates a “core” course in which a grade of C or better is required for graduation.

Degree Sequence

Fall Freshmen Year

3

BI-BS1101

Inductive Bible Study †

3

BI-NT2101
or BI-NT2102

Life of Christ †
or Gospel of John†

3

BI-OT1101

Old Testament Survey I †

3

BI-TH1101

Introduction to Biblical Living †

3

CM-CD1101

Personal Evangelism †

Spring Freshman Year

3

BI-OT1102

Old Testament Survey II †

3

BI-NT1101

New Testament Survey †

3

CM-CD1102

Biblical Discipleship†

3

CM-IM1101

Introduction to Global Missions †

3

CM-PA1101

Introduction to Servant Leadership †