The Biblical Ministry Certificate provides you with a basic understanding of the Scriptures, growth in godliness, and an opportunity to focus their studies in an area of personal interest. It meets the basic requirements of many mission agencies and equips you for marketplace ministry.
You can earn the Biblical Ministry Certificate completely online.
Objectives:
This program will equip you to:
- Interpret and apply the biblical text
- Affirm a growing relationship with God
- Share the gospel effectively
Opportunities:
Potential ministry opportunities for program graduates include:
- Serving as a volunteer worker in a local church
- Serving as a member of a team on the mission field
- Ministering in the marketplace
Review our course requirements and begin the application process.
Note: This certificate program is not eligible for federal Title IV financial aid funds – i.e. such as Federal Direct Loans.
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L. Igou Hodges Professor of Systematic Theology B.A., Columbia International University; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh Dr. Hodges joined the faculty of CIU’s Seminary & School of Ministry in 1978 and has taught Systematic Theology...Read More... |
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Markus Klausli Professor of New Testament & Greek B.A., Seattle Pacific University; M.Div., Columbia International University; S.T.M., Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary Read More... |
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Shirl Schiffman Professor of Ministry Studies Certificate in Biblical Studies, Columbia International University; B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University |