The Certificate in Bible at Palm Beach Atlantic University invites non-degree seeking students to deepen their understanding of Scripture and Christian thought through academic study so that they might experience personal Christian growth and be better equipped to teach the Bible to others.
Program Structure:
Students complete the Certificate in Bible within a 12-month period by taking one course at a time. Students can select an entirely online setting (Fall through Spring), or they may choose to take several of their courses on campus in the evening (Summer through Spring).
The required curriculum is composed of three-credit hour courses offered during eight-week subterms. On-ground courses are taught during evening class sessions, four hours in duration and meeting once a week. Online courses are delivered electronically through the University’s Learning Management System. Each online course is primarily, although not entirely, asynchronous. Students view lessons and complete assignments at the time of their choosing within stated course deadlines, which typically follow a weekly rhythm. Each online course also requires students to attend several synchronous virtual class sessions through designated technology. Generally for each 8-week course, students should expect to attend two or three of these live virtual Conference meetings on designated days and times, which are published in advance. Students commit to these online Conference days and times during the course registration process.
Certificate in Bible Requirements
12 Credit Hours
Note: Students who are enrolled in the fully online program select the corresponding E-courses (for example: EMIN 1003 rather than MIN 1003).
Required Certificate in Bible Courses – 12 Credit Hours
MIN 1003 Exploring the Bible
MIN 3043 Exploring the Old Testament
MIN 3053 Exploring the New Testament
MIN 2063 Introduction to Christian Thought (online only)
OR
MIN 2213 Introduction to Bible Study (online only)
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