Certificate of Biblical Studies
What Will I Study?
The Certificate of Biblical Studies program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in religion but who do not intend to enter a pulpit ministry. In many cases Christians who are pursuing careers in education, medicine, or business have a desire to study in greater depth the Word of God. This program will better prepare such persons to be more effective lay leaders in churches and schools. This program requires 30 hours of graduate courses.
The Biblical Studies program is not open to students preparing for the ministry. Candidates must be approved by the Dean of the Seminary and Graduate School of Religion.
Program Outline
First Year
- New Testament Introduction
- Counseling
- Religion Elective for CBS
- Religion Elective for CBS
- Bible Elective
- Church History Elective
- Old Testament Theology
- Old Testament Introduction
- Bible Elective
- Religion Elective for CBS
- Bible Elective
What Will My Career Options Be?
The Office of Extension Ministries assists qualified BJU alumni and current students nearing graduation with church ministry opportunities. Many churches contact this office in search of prospective candidates for the positions of pastor, assistant pastor, youth pastor, and music director. A personal profile may be filled out online, and related issues may be discussed with the Director of Ministerial Training. Pastors, camp directors, mission board directors, and other recruiters often visit the campus to find personnel for their ministries.