Affordable
Certificate in
Biblical Studies
Online

OUR MISSION

Lucent University is a non-profit online institution committed to becoming the best technological and theological school by offering high-quality US-based education at a cost people all over the world can afford.

REQUIREMENTS

Completion
No timeline
Credit Hours
None
Prerequisite
None
English
Basic

The School of Evangelism Online course from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is avaliable to take as part of this program.

The Certificate Course in Biblical Studies is an affordable non-degree program designed for you to have a deeper understanding of the Bible. If you are looking for becoming a disciple maker and better serve God in your church, community, or in the mission field the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies is the right program for you.

OBJECTIVES

The goal of the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online is to equip those called to serve God and potentialize their spiritual gifts. Those who successfully complete the program will be eligible to become pastors, church leaders, missionaries, chaplains, or minister as a layperson. Upon the completion of the program, you will be equipped to:

Become an effective preacher
Teach with authority
Evangelize with effectiveness
Better understand the Scriptures
Lead with strategy

Manage with professionalism
Grow your ministry
Defend the faith
Advance missions
Develop successful discipleship

AFFORDABLE

Lucent University calculates the cost of its programs based on the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) of the World Bank. This opens the doors to students to afford to study at a US-based institution. The cost of your Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online program is determined by the average income of the country where you live.

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Besides offering the most affordable programs in the world, Lucent University also brings several benefits to enable students to achieve their academic goals. The list below further demonstrates why Lucent University is the best value in the market for online education.

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All materials included
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TECHNOLOGY

Lucent University uses the most advanced educational system ever created to teach the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online. You will enjoy your class watching videos recorded by the best professors with perfect image and sound. Also, all the assignments are automatically organized for you. To know more about our Learning Management System click here.

Check out the clarity, quality of the content, and outstanding teaching abilities of our professors. Click on the videos below to watch the sample classes of the Online Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Program.

DR. GANDY

Leadership

DR. HARDWICKE

Theology

DR. AMMONS

Preaching

DR. GOULD

Apologetics

CAREER

The Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online prepares you with an in-depth understanding of spiritual practices to prepare you for making a difference in your community through ministry work and education. The Certificate Course in Biblical Studies allows you to guide and teach your congregation through worship and religious education, provide guidance, and pastoral care to the members of your church. Also, you can provide your community with spiritual and religious support through public speaking and weekly services. Graduates in Certificate Course in Biblical Studies can develop a career as:

Pastors
Youth Ministers
Discipleship Directors
Organizational Administrators
Program Coordinator, Non-Profit Organization

Professors
Evangelists
Missionaries
Staff members
Worship Pastor

PROFESSORS

The professors that teach the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online hold advanced degrees from the most prestigious Bible Colleges, Seminaries, and Universities in the world including Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas Baptist University, and Gateway Seminary. Lucent selects professors based on their faithfulness to the Scriptures, their academic background, lifetime achievements, and their talent to deliver dynamic classes.

DR. PAUL GOULD

Apologetics

Dr. Gould's Page

PROF. ZACH MCCOY

English Composition

Prof. McCoy's Page

DR. GREG AMMONS

Expository Preaching 2

Dr. Ammons' Page

DR. JUSTIN GANDY

Leadership

Dr. Gandy's Page

DR. JIM HARDWICKE

New Testament

Dr. Hardwicke's Page

PROF. JIM WALTERS

Evangelism

Dr. Walter's Page

DR. DEAN SIEBERHAGEN

Ethics

Dr. Sieberhagen's Page

DR. PAUL PETTIT

Preaching

Dr. Pettit's Page

DR. BEAU BREWER

English

Prof. Brewer's Page

COURSES

You can choose to take any of the courses available to you. There are a total of 4 per term. You can choose to take the courses at your leisure and cancel your subscription at any time. Ideally, it takes 2 years for you to cover all the 16 courses included in the program. Below you will find the list of the courses we offer in the program (course offer may vary).

COURSES FIRST TERM

EVANGELISTIC STRATEGIES

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online to train you in both the theology and methodology of personal evangelism. Through this course, you will be better equipped to both understand and apply effective methods of sharing the faith, answering questions, overcoming objectives, and following up with a seeker and/or a believer.

BIBLICAL CHRISTIANITY

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online as a survey of environmental, cultural, and social issues which add perspective to biblical interpretation. An introduction to the serious study of the Bible in its historical, cultural, and literary context. The course emphasizes the essential content, structure, and theological message of the Bible.

NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY 1

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online for you to become acquainted with the following: some of the important literature in the field, especially with respect to the various approaches to doing a theology of the New Testament; The Existence of God, The Nature of God - relationship of biblical interpretation to a method of doing biblical theology; the theological relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament - The Messianic Prophecies; the integral relationship of New Testament theology to the ideas of the kingdom, and The Great Commission. New Testament Theology 1 covers the book of Matthew to Acts.

EXPOSITORY PREACHING 1

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online as an introduction to basic expository preaching theory and skills, emphasizing the preparation and delivery of a textually derived proposition with accuracy, interest, clarity, and relevance. A study in the preparation of expository sermons. Attention is given to the types of expository preaching: paragraph, parable, biographical, etc. A study of the methods of interpretation, the formula of expository sermon outlines, and the preaching of expository sermons.

COURSES SECOND TERM

APOLOGETICS

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online to equip you to present a rational defense of the faith, to see Jesus in all his beauty and brilliance, and to winsomely point others to Jesus (and the gospel) as our greatest need. Topics we will explore include the existence and nature of God, the relationship between science and religion, the problem of pain and hell, religious pluralism, the nature of truth, religious exclusivity, the trustworthiness of the Bible, the historicity of the resurrection, and various cultural issues.

NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY 2

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online to with the goal make you acquainted with the following: some of the important literature in the field, especially with respect to the various approaches to doing a theology of the New Testament; The Existence of God, The Nature of God - relationship of biblical interpretation to a method of doing biblical theology; the theological relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament - The Messianic Prophecies; the integral relationship of New Testament theology to the ideas of the kingdom, and The Great Commission. New Testament Theology 2 covers the book of Romans to Revelation.

EXPOSITORY PREACHING 2

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online to equip you to prepare and deliver expository messages. You will learn methods and procedures that will help them standardize, facilitate preparation, and potentiality the effectiveness of your preaching, with the goal of transforming lives and produce mature churches through the accurate application of the Word of God.

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online to provide an overview of the structure of Servant Leadership. The material covered in the course will provide an introduction of the Early Leadership Theories, Supporters, Behaviors, Biblical Servant and applying Servant Leadership Theory.

COURSES THIRD TERM

LIFE OF CHRIST

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online to give students an overview of the life of Christ. The course will cover the historical events prior to the incarnation of Christ giving the students a background of the time and history of where Christ lived and implemented his ministry. The second half of the course will cover the biblical narrative of how started, developed, and completed his ministry. The course requires the reading of the Gospel in a chronological order to aid the student on how to understand the progression of the Life of Christ in a systematic order.

OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY 1

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online as a survey of the Old Testament, employing thematic and exegetical methods. The historical background of each book will be presented according to its chronology and its role pointing to the coming of the Messiah. This survey will cover the books of Genesis through 2 Samuel.

BIBLICAL COUNSELING

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online to provide a general introduction to biblical pastoral counseling, including an overview of counseling theory and practice in the public, private and church settings. The approach to soul care will rely upon Scriptures and the comparison of the Biblical truth and human desires and expectations. The class will present a basic counseling methodology that will be applied to common counseling situations including the biblical perspective on family, relationships, forgiveness, self-control, and depression.

GREEK NEW TESTAMENT TOOLS AND EXEGESIS

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online to allow you to be able to read and understand the basics of the Greek Bible using online tools, such as online lexicons, interlinears, and commentaries. When you complete the course, you will be able to better understand the New Testament in its original language and apply this knowledge in your studies, devotional life, and ministries.

COURSES FOURTH TERM

BIBLE HISTORY

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online to give you a unique insight on the History of the Bible, from the time of the first written documents, until today’s modern translations in multiple languages. The course will cover the development of the Old Testament and the New Testament canon, and the major archaeological finds supporting the biblical narrative.

OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY 2

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online to prepare you for the practical aspects of servant-leadership as you perform administrative tasks in businesses, churches, and nonprofit organizations. The program includes principles of project management, managing people, organization, delegation, supervision, building maintenance, encouragement, planning and executing strategies, developing financial budgets, and dealing with legal issues.

HEBREW OLD TESTAMENT TOOLS AND EXEGESIS

The course was developed for the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online to allow you to be able to read and understand the basics of the Hebrew Bible using online tools, such as online lexicons, interlinears, and commentaries. When you complete the course, you will be able to better understand the Bible originals and apply this knowledge in your studies, devotional life, and sharing of the Word.

Requirements

There are no admission requirements to enroll in the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online. Also, candidates are exempt from taking the Test of English Comprehension.

Requirement
No prerequisite

Completion
No timeline

English
Basic

What Our Students Say

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John Washburn

USA

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Thailand

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Brazil

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Nepal

I'm thankful to Lucent for the golden opportunity to take the classes. The courses are high-quality, organized, materials are excellent, and the professors are true experts.

Boaz Odhiambo

Kenya

Enrollment

You can enroll in the Certificate Course in Biblical Studies Online in 2 simple steps. First, fill out the enrollment form. After submitting the enrollment form you will receive a WELCOME EMAIL with instructions on how to set up your password. After you set up your password your PayPal payment page will appear. Step 2 is to create a PayPal account, in case you don't have one, and pay your monthly tuition. After your payment is completed, your program will be immediately available to you.

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REQUIREMENTS

Leadership

Theology

Preaching

Apologetics

Apologetics

English Composition

Expository Preaching 2

Leadership

New Testament

Evangelism

Ethics

Preaching

English

Requirement No prerequisite

Completion No timeline

English Basic

What Our Students Say

John Washburn

USA

Hee Seng Kok

Thailand

Felipe Pierre

Brazil

Purushottam Dotel

Nepal

Boaz Odhiambo

Kenya

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Affordable
Certificate in
Biblical Studies
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Requirement
No prerequisite

Completion
No timeline

English
Basic