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Biblical Studies Certificate (BSC)

Credit Hours

Year

This program offers a flexible and accessible path for believers who want to deepen their understanding of God’s Word. Over the course of one year, students gain a solid foundation in biblical knowledge, theology, and essential Bible study skills. This program is especially suited for those serving in their local church or ministry who desire to grow in faith and be better equipped for service, without committing to a full undergraduate degree program.

Through this program, students not only study the Bible but also experience the life-changing power of God’s Word. Each course is designed to draw believers closer to Christ by nurturing both understanding and devotion. As students explore Scripture and theology, they grow in confidence to handle God’s Word faithfully and to live out its truth with integrity and grace. The program encourages spiritual maturity, helping believers strengthen their faith, serve effectively in ministry, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning and living according to God’s Word.

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Required Courses

Foundational Core

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
RS-210
Research Writing & Technology
3
TH-300
The Life of the Believer
3
TH-310
Principles of Biblical Interpretation
3
TH-330
Doctrine of Salvation
3

Bible Exposition

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
BI-201
Old Testament Survey
3
BI-203
New Testament Survey
3

Systematic Theology

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
TH-250
Survey of Bible Doctrine
3
TH-407
Doctrine 1 - The Bible and God
3

Ministry Skills

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
MS-425
Living The Great Commission
3

Electives

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
* Must be MS Courses
4*

Biblical Studies Certificate (BSC) Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Biblical Studies Certificate Program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of Scripture by identifying key books of the Bible, major individuals, significant events, and historical contexts, showing how these elements together reveal God’s redemptive plan throughout history.
  2. Explain essential biblical doctrines such as the nature of God, salvation, the person and work of Christ, and the role of the Holy Spirit. Students will be able to communicate these truths clearly and apply them to life and ministry.
  3. Apply the grace principles of progressive sanctification by integrating biblical truth into their daily lives and recognizing the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in spiritual growth and Christlike transformation.
  4. Develop essential Bible study skills that encourage independent engagement with Scripture. Students will learn to interpret, apply, and communicate God’s Word effectively in personal study, small groups, and ministry settings.

GRACE IN ACTION

From transforming inner-city communities in Houston, Texas, to planting churches in the mountains of Nepal, Grace School of Theology students and alumni are creating ripples of grace in over forty nations, teaching and living out the love of Christ, a love that cannot be earned and cannot be lost.

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Course Syllabi

Deepen Your Theological Foundation

Enhance Your Ministry Skills