23 / 181
2012-2013 Undergraduate Programs
23
Bible Certificate
Purpose and Objectives:
The purpose of the Bible certificate program is to provide a basic course of
study that will give students an opportunity to survey the entire Bible and to lay a foundation in basic doc-
trine, principles for Christian life and ministry and a biblical worldview. The program satisfies the require-
ment of many mission agencies for one year of biblical studies. Upon satisfactory completion of the
requirements, students are awarded a Bible certificate.
Program of Study ............................................32
Fall
BIB 1114 Old Testament: Genesis-Esther ........3
BIB 1120 New Testament Survey ......................3
BIB ____ Bible Elective ......................................3
SOC 1112 CIU 101 ..............................................2
ICS 1210 Discovering the Mission of God ........3
HIS 1210 Historical Perspectives on Culture
and Civilization 1 ................................3
Spring
BIB 1115 Old Testament: Job-Malachi..............3
BIB ____ Bible Elective ......................................3
MSD 1120 Evangelism and Discipleship ............3
HIS 1211 Historical Perspectives on Culture
and Civilization 2 ................................3
THE 2110 Survey of Bible Doctrine ....................3
Summary of Certificate Requirements
1. Minimum 18 hours of Bible, theology and a
worldview development.
2. Minimum 32 total semester hours credit.
3. Minimum cumulative 2.00 grade point average.
4. Satisfactory evidence of sound Christian char-
acter and doctrinal views. Students will not be
accepted as candidates for a certificate if they
deny any of the doctrines as stated in the
Doctrinal Standard, if they affirm error in
Scripture, or if they believe in the ultimate sal-
vation of all people. (Exception: A candidate
need not affirm the premillennial position
expressed in Section 8 of the Doctrinal
Standard.)
5. Application for certificate. (See “Applying for
Degrees” in the Academic Life section.)
6. Payment of tuition, fees and a graduation fee.