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2017-2018 │COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
BIBLE CERTIFICATE
Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the Bible Certificate is to provide a basic course of study that will give students an opportunity to survey the
entire Bible and to have a foundation in basic doctrine, principles for Christian life, ministry, and a biblical worldview. The
program satisfies the requirement of one year of biblical studies for many mission agencies.
Certificate Requirements
A minimum 30 total semester hours credit.
A minimum 18 hours of Bible, theology, and a worldview development.
A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
Satisfactory evidence of sound Christian character 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 salvation of all people. (
Exception: A candidate need not affirm the
premillennial position expressed in section 8 of the Doctrinal Standard
.)
Course of Study
30
Fall
15
BIB 1114
Old Testament Survey: Torah and History
3
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
3
BIB xxxx
Bible Elective
3
HIS 1110
Introduction to World History
3
MSD 1110 Encountering Spiritual Formation
3
Spring
15
BIB 1115
Old Testament Survey: Poetry and Prophecy
3
BIB 3420
Principles of Bible Interpretation
3
ICS 1210
Discovering the Mission of God
3
PHI 2110
Introduction to Philosophy
3
THE 3302
Theology II: Sin and Salvation
3
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 2017-18:
Resident tuition and fees for 30 hours: $22,390
Online-only tuition and fees for 30 hours: $22,090
Books and supplies: $600
Room and board: $7990
On-time completion rate and Median loan debt of graduates: Due to the small enrollment in this program and for the privacy of our students, we
cannot disclose this information.
Job Placement rate: Not required by accrediting agency