Our Courses

Our certificate programs include four core courses and four electives. The core courses establish a foundation in biblical interpretation and key theological truths, while the electives focus on practical ministry skills and real-world application.

Core Courses

  • A comprehensive survey of the Old Testament, including the Law, Prophets, and Writings. Students will study Old Testament literature using historical background, literary analysis, and theological construction. The course explores how the whole Old Testament tells a unified story of God’s redemption, pointing ultimately to Jesus. Topics include covenant, kingdom, prophecy, and New Testament fulfillment.

  • A comprehensive survey of the New Testament, including the Gospels/Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation. Students will study New Testament literature using historical background, literary analysis, and theological construction. The course explores how the New Testament records the fulfillment of God’s redemptive purpose in Christ. Topics include union with Christ, trinitarianism, and the New Testament use of the Old Testament.

  • This course will equip students with the knowledge, convictions, and skills necessary to properly read, interpret, and apply God’s Word. Students will be trained to engage in thoughtful and effective biblical interpretation that gives proper attention to historical setting, literary structure, authorial intent, and the redemptive story of Scripture.


  • An introductory survey of the central teachings of the Christian faith from Scripture and church tradition. Students will study foundational doctrines including the doctrines of Scripture, the Trinity, sin, salvation, the church, and last things. The course explores how these doctrines developed historically, their biblical roots, and their practical implications for worship, mission, and Christian living.

Electives

  • This course focuses on cultivating a life of Christlike character through the ordinary means of grace and intentional spiritual disciplines. Students will explore biblical foundations for spiritual growth while engaging practices that deepen their communion with God and shape their daily walk with Christ. Emphasizing integration with the local church, the course encourages personal holiness, humility, and faithfulness in both private devotion and public ministry.

  • This course equips students to faithfully proclaim the gospel and make disciples in their local context. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by the mission of the church, students will develop a clear understanding of evangelism, conversion, and ongoing discipleship. Through practical training and real-life application, the course prepares students to engage their communities, disciple believers toward maturity, and participate actively in Christ’s mission.

  • This course trains students to rightly handle and faithfully communicate the Word of God. Building on principles of biblical interpretation, students will learn how to prepare and deliver sermons and lessons that are clear, accurate, and Christ-centered. With an emphasis on pastoral responsibility and the life of the local church, the course seeks to develop teachers and preachers who communicate Scripture with conviction, clarity, and care.

  • This course prepares students for faithful and effective leadership within the local church. Drawing from biblical models and pastoral wisdom, students will examine the character, responsibilities, and challenges of church leadership. The course emphasizes servant leadership, theological conviction, and practical ministry skills, equipping students to shepherd God’s people, lead with humility, and serve the mission of the church in their specific context.