Graduate Certificate in Bible Exposition
Gain Critical Skills in Hermeneutics and Biblical Languages Through Liberty’s Online Graduate Bible Exposition Certificate
Are you seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible’s purpose and meaning? If you want to grow in your walk with Christ or increase your ministry effectiveness, Liberty University’s online Graduate Certificate in Bible Exposition can help! Through this program, you can hone your biblical interpretation skills and prepare to help other people understand the Gospel. Whether you are a pastor, ministry leader, or layperson, our in-depth courses can help you gain further insight into God’s Word and equip you to communicate essential biblical truths. That way, you can grow in your faith and help others foster a commitment to the Christian life.
Our courses are offered 100% online, so you can complete your certificate from the comfort of your home. If you later decide to further your education by earning a master’s degree, credits from this certificate can transfer seamlessly into both our Master of Divinity – General and our Master of Religious Education. Additionally, if you have a master’s degree in a different area but want to pursue a divinity doctorate, this certificate can help you meet the admission requirements for and complete the first 12 credits of our PhD in Bible Exposition.
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What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s Online Graduate Certificate in Bible Exposition?
- Introductory and advanced linguistic topics in Greek and Hebrew
- Major hermeneutical issues related to the study of Scripture
- Tools for accurately interpreting biblical passages
This program is designed to help you interpret God’s Word. Whether or not you serve directly in the church, our Bible exposition certificate can help you gain a deeper understanding of Scripture so you can more effectively carry out the Great Commission.
Your courses will emphasize the importance of avoiding heretical teachings while encouraging you to recognize that there may be more than one plausible interpretation of a biblical passage. By exploring the alphabets, verbal systems, and syntaxes of Greek and Hebrew, you can sharpen your biblical interpretation skills and prepare to share the Gospel with others.
Benefits of Pursuing Your Online Bible Exposition Certificate with Liberty University
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 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.
- Electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee. To continue our mission of providing affordable education, this fee is waived for students who enroll by Summer 2024 D-term.
- 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 this Graduate Certificate in Bible Exposition in as little as 1 semester!
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
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:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for part-time graduate courses
- Discounted divinity block rate: $2,475 per semester (for students taking 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 and above 15 credit hours are charged at the part-time rate.
Credit Hours
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Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Aug 19, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
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As an accredited Christian college with a 7,000-acre campus in Lynchburg, Virginia, Liberty University offers you an education that is both academically challenging and rooted in a biblical worldview.
At Liberty, you’ll benefit from 35+ years of learning, growing, adapting, and innovating for the distance learner — and more than a decade of researching the needs of the online student. You can be confident that we’ve taken the time to learn what’s important to you.
And what’s that?
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These important factors challenged us to find new financial solutions, get ahead of industry trends, and blaze trails into cutting-edge career fields — and it’s paid off. That’s the difference experience makes.
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Why Choose Liberty University?
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Choose from a wide variety of programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level, most of which are 100% online*. With an 8-week format and 8 start dates per year, it’s easy to fit your courses around your schedule!
* Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
Maximize Your Time
Start and finish your degree faster! Liberty requires no standardized testing for admission, and you can transfer previous course credit — transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree and up to 50% of a master’s, postgraduate, or doctoral degree — or discover how your life, career, or military experience may count toward your college degree.
Grow in Your Faith
All of our courses are taught from a Christian perspective, and our faculty see themselves as mentors. Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ — we’re committed to championing you as you study to go further in your field, become a leader in your industry, or start a new career.
Access Academic Support
Throughout your educational journey, you will have access to academic resources that will aid in the completion of your degree. Services include our Jerry Falwell Library, writing center, tutoring, study aids, IT assistance, 30+ tutorial videos, live webinars, and personalized help from our academic advising team.
An Online Education with On-Campus Benefits
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As a nonprofit (not-for-profit) university, Liberty is in the business of training skilled professionals to make a difference in the world – not gaining profit, revenue, or producing dividends for shareholders. In keeping with our commitment to your education, we invest our resources back into degree programs and into your student experience.
While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university and has not increased tuition for 9 straight years. Lower tuition means less student loan debt for students.
For Liberty University, nonprofit is more than a status; it is a valuable opportunity to invest in the lives of students who will go out and impact the world.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
Nearly 80% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid. Virginia residents may qualify for additional aid — learn more!
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you pay only a portion of your balance up front. You submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay the remaining balance for your classes.
Tuition Discounts
Qualified military service members, veterans, and their spouses can receive up to 55% off their tuition rate for eligible programs!
Contact one of our Admissions Counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.