Bible & Theology Certificate

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The Bible and Theology Certificate provides students with the 24 semester hours of Bible, theology, worldview, and spiritual formation courses necessary to pursue a graduate-level degree at CBS. It gives students a solid biblical-theological foundation, facilitates growth in godliness, and prepares them for higher-level studies at the master’s level.

The Bible and Theology Certificate is available fully online. Please contact Admissions for further information.

Admission Requirements

Online application
Application fee
Affirm to be a Christian and agree with CIU’s Doctrinal Standard
Official transcript for highest earned degree and any master’s level credits earned
- A minimum 2.5 GPA for the most recent degree obtained.
Essay (800 words total)
Church Leader Reference

Course of Study (24)

Bible and Theology (18)

CBS 5000 - Succeeding in Seminary Credits: 0
BIB 5112 - Introduction to the Old Testament 1 Credits: 3
BIB 5113 - Introduction to the Old Testament 2 Credits: 3
BIB 5135 - Introduction to the New Testament Credits: 3
BIB 5410 - Hermeneutics Credits: 3
THE 6310 - Theology and Ethics 1 Credits: 3
THE 6320 - Theology and Ethics 2 Credits: 3

Worldview and Spiritual Formation (6)

ICS 6024 - Understanding Cultures & Worldviews Credits: 3
MIN 5300 - Foundations of Spiritual Formation Credits: 3

Note:

This certificate program is not eligible for federal Title IV financial aid funds – i.e. Federal Direct Loans. Students who are interested in exploring other financial aid options should contact the Financial Aid Office.