Biblical Studies

Distance Education

Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies

Study Online

The Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies can be earned entirely online (18 Credit Hrs.). The program makes graduate Bible and Theology courses available to those who not able to come to the Providence campus. This certificate program is intended for lay-people interested in Bible and Theology, for people interested in a seminary degree who want to begin online, and for those involved in ministry who wish to increase their knowledge of the Bible and Theology. Coursework successfully completed for the Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies may be transferable to other Providence Seminary degree programs (applicant must meet degree program entrance qualifications).

Program Eligibility

Acceptance into the Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies program will be evaluated on case-by-case basis. Our complete admissions policy is available for viewing in the Seminary Catalogue ( Admissions Policy, Category 2.1).

Although a recognized undergraduate degree is preferred, admission as a mature student without an undergraduate degree will be considered. In such instances, previous post-secondary education, employment and/or ministry experience may be taken into account. For more information regarding mature student classification, please view the Seminary Catalogue ( Mature Students and Non-Accredited Degree Students, Category 2.3.3). 

Course Requirements (18 Credit Hrs.)

All courses within this certificate program can be taken online.

• BI5102L Reading the Church’s Bible
• TS5201L Theological Foundations 1
• TS5201L Theological Foundations 2

Plus any three of the following Bible or Theology courses:

• NT5203L Synoptic Gospels
• NT5306L John and the Mission of Jesus
• NT5311L Revelation: New Testament Apocalyptic
• OT5310L Job
• OT5301L Promise & Covenant

Course Schedule

This certificate can be completed entirely online within 24 months (one online course per semester over six consecutive semesters). Alternatively, students may shorten the period of certificate completion by attending scheduled on-campus courses. The required courses for this certificate are occasionaly offered on campus in convenient modular formats (1 - 2 week intensives) or as traditional full semester courses. Please check with the Registrar's Office to determine course scheduling. 

Tuition

Providence Seminary provides affordable graduate education. View our Financial schedule.