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BIBLICAL STUDIES
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 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 Courses Credits
Biblical Worldview Foundation 14
BIA1005 Biblical Worldview: Personal Responsibility 2
BIA2025 Biblical Worldview: Community & Culture 4
BIA2115 Principles of Biblical Interpretation 2
BIB1001 Old Testament History & Literature 4
BIB1002 New Testament History & Literature 2
Biblical Worldview Immersion 18
Texts & Contexts 10
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 & Application 8
BIA4345
Biblical Worldview Capstone: Christian Thought 4
BIB4360 Christian Theology 4