With a Biblical Studies Certificate, you’ll experience condensed but robust theological training.
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9 months
Estimated tuition
$4,662
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Justin Aadand
At Bethel, we're committed to helping you get the most out of your education. Your enrollment counselor is here to help you balance your program with your personal life and career goals.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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May 24, 2022 | 10 a.m.
The Things That Remain
Larry Largent S’17 was driven by a love of biblical history, immersing himself in history and archaeology in the classroom and on multiple expeditions. Now his legacy lives on in a gift to Bethel Seminary—his library, housed in a resource center at the seminary, where it will help equip future generations of ministry leaders.
May 03, 2022 | 3 p.m.
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April 22, 2022 | 10 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 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
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