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    Requirements | Certificate in Bible

    Certificate in Bible (distance education)

    The Certificate in Bible provides concentrated training in the Word of God. It assists students to become established in the faith, rooted and grounded in the Word, and fortified with answers to humanity’s primary questions regarding life’s purpose and destiny. It provides tools for continuing Bible study and for effective Christian witness. The certificate is ideal for professionals who plan to serve in missions or require a concentrated study of the Bible.

    This online biblical studies certificate program is offered through a distance education format so you can learn and study when and where it’s convenient for you. The Certificate in Bible is granted upon completion of 32 credits, which are applicable to Northwestern College’s associate’s and bachelor’s degrees.

    For complete course descriptions, see the catalog.

    Certificate in Bible (distance education)

    Required CoursesCredits
    BIA1005Biblical Worldview: Personal Responsibility2
    BIA2025Biblical Worldview: Community & Culture4
    BIA2115Principles of Biblical Interpretation2
    BIB1001Old Testament History & Literature4
    BIB1002New Testament History & Literature2
    Biblical Worldview Immersion18 cr
    Texts & Contexts10 cr
    Old Testament Exposition
    Select one course:
    BIB3235 Genesis
    BIB3237 Isaiah
    BIB3238 Daniel
    2–4
    New Testament Exposition
    Select one course:
    BIB2216 Mark
    BIB2216 Luke
    BIB2220 Life of Christ
    BIB3215 Romans & Galatians
    2–4

    BIA/BIB Prefix Electives
    If a Bible course listed above was not selected, it is available as an elective.
    BIA3215 Advanced Biblical Interpretation
    BIA3235 Second Temple Judaism
    BIA3236 Bible Customs and Geography

    2–4
    Theory & Application8
    BIA4345Biblical Worldview Capstone: Christian Thought4
    BIB4360Christian Theology4