The Continuing Education Certificate in Biblical Studies

The Continuing Education Certificate in Biblical Studies is a program of study designed to provide the college graduate or career-interruption student the opportunity for intensive Bible study. Courses are selected according to student interest and background in consultation with the Biblical Studies department chair. Program Director: Dr. Steven Sanchez

Program Outcomes:

The student will:
1. develop knowledge of the content of the Bible.
2. develop an understanding of Christian theology.
3. evidence an ability to study the Bible independently.
4. lay a foundation for a worldview that is distinctly Christian.
5. evidence qualities of spiritual growth.
6. develop knowledge and skills in areas of the curriculum of the student's own selection (e.g., church history, apologetics, biblical counseling, biblical languages, theology, biblical exegesis, missions, TESOL, Christian education, etc.).

Certificate Requirements:

1. Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours.
2. Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
3. Courses may be selected from any academic program. A minimum of 20 credits must be earned in Bible/Theology.
4. Complete the general graduation requirements listed in the Academic Life section of the catalog.
5. Pay all applicable fees for this major as determined by the Business office and published in the annual statement of fees.

Award: Continuing Education Certificate in Biblical Studies