Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies

Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies

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Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies

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Further Your Knowledge of Scripture with Our Online Graduate Biblical Studies Certificate 

Understanding the Word of God is vital to the Christian walk and the key to successful ministry. Liberty University’s Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies program offers you valuable training in hermeneutics and a deeper understanding of how the Bible functions as a whole. Our graduate courses in biblical studies will help you apply essential messages and lessons of Scripture to your own life and allow you to better equip disciples. As a graduate of our biblical studies certificate program, you will have the skills needed to further your ministry as well as continue your education with one of our master’s degree program.  

As a pioneer of distance learning since 1985, Liberty University has the resources, reputation, and academic quality needed to create effective and credible online ministry training. Our graduate classes in biblical studies are accredited, affordable, and 100% online, allowing you to continue your current ministry as you receive high-quality academic instruction. 

What Will You Learn in Our Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies Online Program?

Liberty’s online biblical studies courses explore the Old and New Testament in depth and provide more advanced knowledge of hermeneutics discipline. 

  • How to address current issues and controversies in biblical interpretation.
  • The importance of understanding historical context and literary genres in the Bible.
  • Principles for interpreting parables, symbols and imagery, and prophecies in the Bible.

At Liberty, our professors care about what God is doing in your life and will work with you to help you further your ministry skills.

You may also be interested in exploring our certificate in Christian leadership, Christian ministry, or our master’s degree in divinity.

Our Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies Program Highlights

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online certificate in biblical studies from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
  • Your ministry matters – so when you take 9-15 credit hours per semester in your divinity program, you’ll pay a discounted block rate of $2,750. It’s our way of supporting all you do to serve others.
  • You can complete our graduate certificate in biblical studies in as little as 1 semester!

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

  • The discounted tuition rate of $275 per credit hour for graduate courses for part-time enrollment
  • Discounted divinity block rate: $2,475 per semester (9-15 credit hours)*
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences).

*Credits taken below 9 credit hours and above 15 credit hours are charged at the part-time rate

 

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Credit Hours

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total

Next Start Date

Oct 21, 2024

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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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