“You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you” (John 15:3, ). The word of God is a divine road map with which believers grow in reverential fear of the lord, the beginning of true wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). Formal study, certification and degree paths are exciting ways to capitalize on academic training in service to the gospel and God’s people.
The Many Ways to Serve the Word and the World
A biblical studies degree offers the opportunity of combining your love for God’s word with your zest for learning. Supervised study up to the receipt of a degree helps prepare your mind to serve the obedient flock within and outside of the sanctuary.
Like degrees in other subjects, biblical studies degrees come in all shapes and sizes. You have the liberty of pursuing the degree that best corresponds to your ministry, godly intentions, your academic preference or all of the above. Following is a brief look at what’s on offer.
Certification Programs
Choose between certificates in biblical studies, holistic ministry, biblical wellness practitioner, biblical wellness counselor and biblical wellness coach. A high school diploma is the only prerequisite. The program entails a mere 21 credits and includes access to instructors, all materials and most e-books.
Diploma Programs
Biblical studies degree diploma programs let you ascend to the next level of accredited authority in Scripture and Bible-based living. Required credit hours range from 29 to 40, covering biblical counseling, biblical wellness and divine healing.
Diploma programs differ slightly from certificate programs, which are best for those seeking deeper knowledge without the commitment of a longer, more rigorous academic trajectory. Instead, degree programs prepare you for entrance into ministry or into service as a leader and a uniquely called steward among God’s people.
Doctoral Degrees
Doctoral degrees in biblical studies provide graduates of certificate and diploma programs with an unbroken path to the highest level of study and training. You can focus on combining biblical studies with natural health, biblical medicine and ministry. Program coursework takes at least 15 months to complete and includes PMA licenses.
