Certificate of Graduate Studies
This is a non-degree program. This program consists of 24 hours of graduate study which will better equip the student to:
- Grasp the unity of the whole Bible, giving proper honor to each part
- Understand life from a Christian worldview, which joyfully acknowledges God and His global purpose at the center of everything
- Teach the Bible more skillfully and passionately to others
- Engage in a broad range of ministries from a sound biblical foundation
- Feed their own minds and hearts with solid biblical truth for the sake of stronger faith, deeper love, more durable joy in God and more effective ministry to others
Admission Requirements
A traditional Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree (minimum 120 semester hours) granted by an accredited institution is required to pursue the Certificate of Graduate Studies degree.
Course Requirements
The student is expected to select an area of specialization and present a plan of work to pursue this degree to the Director of the Non-Traditional Program.
Certificate of Graduate Studies Course Requirements
Core Courses - 12 hours
Choose four of the following:
| OT 501 Old Testament Studies I | 3 |
| OT 502 Old Testament Studies II | 3 |
| NT 501 New Testament Studies I | 3 |
| NT 502 New Testament Studies II | 3 |
| TH 501 Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| TH 502 Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| TH 503 Systematic Theology III | 3 |
Electives focused in the area of the student’s interest - 12 hours
Electives
(Special permission required to enter PT 601 & PT 602)
| Total Required Semester Hours | 24 |