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9 months
Estimated tuition
$6,804
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Program highlights
Instruction by scholar-practitioners
You’ll study with respected, established theologians who contribute to the future of the church through teaching, writing, and research. Many are ministry practitioners: pastors, speakers, and lay leaders.
Robust ministry network
You’ll meet students from many contexts and backgrounds, creating a unique learning environment where strong connection and support networks are formed.
Solid theological teaching
You’ll take Hermeneutics, Old Testament Survey, and New Testament Survey, three courses that are foundational to the Bethel Seminary experience.
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Meet the 2026 Omark Preaching Competition winners
Josh King S’26, Logan Esposito S’26, Levi Case ’24, S’27, Marcus Knight S’26, and Emily Eagen ’26 are the winners of the 59th Edwin J. Omark Preaching Competition. This year in their sermons, students answered the question “What is the Gospel?”
May 27, 2026 | 10 a.m.
Three degrees, one calling: How a Bethel graduate is leading in multilingual education
She kept saying yes—to teaching, to seminary, to leadership, and to God’s direction. Now, with three Bethel degrees, Krista Aadland ’03, S’12, GS’25 is helping multilingual learners and their teachers thrive.
May 14, 2026 | 1:15 p.m.
Bethel receives $60,000 Faith and Health Campus Grant
With a $60,000 grant from Interfaith America, Bethel will help social work students better serve people of diverse faith backgrounds.
February 26, 2026 | 12:30 p.m.
Bethel awarded nearly $1 million grant to launch new theological education program
With a nearly $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., Bethel will launch a new Competency-Based Theological Education (CBTE) program—an innovative approach designed to make theological education more affordable, accessible, and relevant for today’s church leaders.
January 16, 2026 | 9:30 a.m.
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Transformation starts here.
At Bethel Seminary, you’ll experience personal and spiritual transformation that will equip you to transform others—for eternal impact. Our Biblical Studies Certificate program teaches you biblical truth and prepares you to live it.
Career Outcomes
Wondering what you can do with a Certificate in Biblical Studies?
The Biblical Studies Certificate program will provide you with practical skills in biblical interpretation and the confidence to apply them in your context.
Skills
Learn how to:
- Apply biblical knowledge 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
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