Bible & Ministry Certificate

Bible and Ministry Certificate

The Bible and Ministry Certificate is a two-year program designed for the person who desires advanced ministry training without focusing on General Education courses such as Math and Science. The student has the option to select a particular area of specialization by taking elective courses pertaining to that area.

Purpose

The Bible and Ministry Certificate provides advanced biblical studies and ministry training in preparation for a life of faithful ministry within the Church and community.

Objectives

In addition to the objectives of the Bible Certificate (1 year), the Bible and Ministry Certificate (2 years) equips students to:

  • Study, obey, and prepare to teach the Word of God.

  • Acquire the essential critical thinking skills necessary for building a biblical worldview.

  • Grow in appreciation of Christ’s character.

  • Develop relational skills to evangelize and disciple people in diverse cultural contexts.

  • Serve in a ministry role within the local church.

  • Write, research, and think cogently.

Program Requirements (60 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 (15 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) †

  • CM-WA1101 Theology & Practice of Worship (3 Credits) †

General Education (15 Credits)

  • GE-CM2101 Intercultural Communication (3 Credits)

  • GE-EN1101 English Composition I (3 Credits)

  • GE-EN1102 English Composition II (3 Credits)

  • GE-PH2101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credits)

  • GE-SS2101 Social Structures: Marriage and Family (3 Credits)

Electives (12 Credits)

  • BI/CM Biblical Studies or Christian Ministry (12 Credits)

Christian Ministry Training: 4 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-OT1101

Old Testament Survey I †

3

BI-TH1101

Introduction to Biblical Living †

3

CM-CD1101

Personal Evangelism †

3

GE-EN1101

English Composition I

Spring Freshman Year

3

BI-OT1102

Old Testament Survey II †

3

CM-CD1102

Biblical Discipleship †

3

CM-IM1101

Introduction to Global Missions †

3

CM-PA1101

Introduction to Servant Leadership †

3

GE-EN1102

English Composition II

Fall Sophomore Year

3

BI-NT2101
or BI-NT2102

Life of Christ †
or Gospel of John†

3

BI-XX

Bible Elective

3

BI-XX

Bible Elective

3

GE-PH2101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

GE-SS2101

Social Structures: Marriage and Family

Spring Sophomore Year

3

BI-NT1101

New Testament Survey †

3

BI-XX

Bible Elective

3

BI-XX

Bible Elective

3

CM-WA1101

Theology & Practice of Worship †

3

GE-CM2101

Intercultural Communication