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The 30 semester hours of the Biblical Ministry Certificate provides students 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 students for marketplace ministry. This program is
available through resident, online, or a combination of resident and online courses. Students should consult with
their academic advisors as they plan their studies.
The Biblical Ministry Certificate is available fully online. Please contact Admissions for further information.
Course of Study
30
CHL 5001
Chapel 1
0
Bible and Theology
12
BIB 5410
Hermeneutics: Interpreting and Applying the Bible
3
THE 6320
Systematic Theology 2
3
Choose two of the following Bible surv y courses:
6
BIB 5112
Genesis to Song of Solomon: God’s Plan of Creation and Redemption 3
BIB 5113
Prophets: God’s Message of Redemption and Judgment
3
BIB 5132
Gospels: God’s Means of Providing Redemption
3
BIB 5133
Acts to Revelation: God’s People Proclaiming Redemption Globally 3
Worldview and Spiritual Formation
6
GLS 5110
The Mission of God
3
MIN 5300
Foundations of Spiritual Formation
3
Open Electives
12
Disclosure of the following information is required by the US Department of Education.
Career Possibilities:
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be ready to explore volunteer or entry-level employment opportunities for mission
agencies, churches, youth ministries, para-church ministries, and various service organizations. Possible Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes that
represent these types of career opportunities include:
21-2000 Religious Workers
21-2011 Clergy
21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities, and Education
21-2099 Religious Workers, All Other
Program Costs for the academic year 2012-13:
Resident tuition for 30 hours: $13,800
Online-only tuition for 30 hours: $11,850
Books and supplies: $1,000
Room and board: $6,890
Graduation Rates for 2011-12:
Number of graduates: 12
Median loan debt of graduates: $6,500
On-time completion and job placement rate: Unavailable at this time
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