The Biblical Studies Certificate includes core seminary courses. It offers condensed but robust theological training that will serve learners well in any ministry or industry context. It also provides a wonderful opportunity for personal spiritual growth by engaging students with a diverse group of peers and faculty mentors. The three courses offered in the certificate will easily transfer into Bethel Seminary's other programs, making it an excellent starting point for theological training without requiring a major immediate commitment.
Program Option(s)
Biblical Studies Certificate
The Biblical Studies Certificate is a flexible, condensed selection of Bethel Seminary’s foundational courses, giving adult learners a framework for biblical interpretation that will serve them well in any ministry or industry context.
| Deliveries | Evening, Fully Online, and Online with Intensives |
| Locations | Online, San Diego, and St. Paul |
| Credits | 9 |
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Upcoming Events
JULY 19 2018
Pastors Gathering Breakfast: Putting Community Development into Practice
9 a.m. Courtyard by Marriott Roseville
Join fellow pastors and ministry leaders and learn how to make the connection between church and community.
AUG 9 2018
Theology of Work Project: Preparing Leaders to Serve Workplace Christians
Noon CT Online via WebEx
See how the Theology of Work Project prepares pastors and ministry leaders to effectively serve Christians in the workplace.
SEPT 3 2018
SEPT 15 2018
A Race for Unity: Simulcast with Miles McPherson
9 a.m. PT Bethel Seminary San Diego
Racial reconciliation is a critical and timely topic for churches to address; it's time for God's people take the lead in healing our nation's racial divide.
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Program Highlights
Instruction by scholar-practitioners
Our professors are established theologians who contribute to the future of the church through teaching, writing, and research. Many of them are also pastors, speakers, and lay leaders in various contexts, so they understand the challenges facing the church and want to engage students in addressing them.Robust ministry network
Bethel Seminary attracts learners from many denominations and contexts, creating a unique learning environment where deep relationships and support networks are formed. Learn from the top theological minds while getting to know friends who will become your advocates and contacts for life.Solid theological teaching
Students in this certificate program take Hermeneutics, Old Testament Survey, and New Testament Survey, three courses which are foundational to the Bethel Seminary experience. Together, they offer a robust understanding of scripture and provide and excellent basis for continued study.Flexible delivery
This certificate may be completed online or through traditional classroom experiences at Bethel's St. Paul or San Diego campus. There are frequent start dates, and the certificate may be completed in as little as a year or spaced out for students who want a more relaxed pace.Outcomes
You’ll walk away from this program with practical skills in biblical interpretation and the confidence to apply those skills to your career.
Skills
Learn how to:
- Apply the message of the Bible to your own life so you can impact others
- Love God, yourself, and others more fully by gaining emotional, spiritual, and relational health
- Gain tools and insights for interpreting the Bible in its original context
- Relate theology to current issues
- Approach Scripture with care and understanding