With a Biblical Studies Certificate, you’ll experience condensed but robust theological training.
At a Glance
Delivery
Face to face or fully online
Finish in as few as
9 months
Estimated tuition
$4,752
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Meet Your Counselor
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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Globally renowned pastor and bestselling author, Francis Chan, took center stage at Bethel Chapel, delivering a thought-provoking speech on unity. Here are some key takeaways from his talk.
November 03, 2023 | 8:30 a.m.
Bethel University Foundation Announces 2023 Strategic Growth Award Recipients
This year, a total of $100,000 was awarded to two initiatives, which are aimed at enhancing the growth of Bethel’s enrollment, furthering the commitment to diversity and inclusion, and increasing the affordability of Bethel education.
October 27, 2023 | 10 a.m.
Biblical Languages Professor and Scholar Ronald Troxel ’73, S’77 Named Seminary Alumnus of the Year
Ronald Troxel ’73, S’77 has spent his career studying the Bible from a historical and linguistic perspective, sharing his expertise face-to-face with students and contributing to countless publications.
September 28, 2023 | Noon
Graduates Leave Bethel to “Show God’s Love” to Everyone They Encounter
About 700 students graduated from Bethel University over the weekend. In the College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS), graduates ranged in age from 17 to 70 and included 23 PSEO students earning associate’s degrees, reflecting Bethel’s growing numbers of PSEO/Early College students in CAPS and College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) programs—one additional PSEO student earned a CAS associate’s degree.
May 30, 2023 | 2:30 p.m.
Upcoming Events
FEB 9 2024
Growing a Healthy Relationship Retreat
5:45 p.m. Brushaber Commons 468
The retreat's theme is Healthy Conflict: The Key to Intimacy.
FEB 10 2024
Growing a Healthy Relationship Retreat
9 a.m. Brushaber Commons 468
The retreat's theme is Healthy Conflict: The Key to Intimacy.
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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You're called to accomplish incredible things. Take the next step in your career and fill out our simple, straightforward application today.