One and Two Year Programs

Certificate in Christian Knowledge

The one year Certificate in Christian Knowledge is a program of 32 units over two semesters. It is designed for those wanting some Christian knowledge for work as a lay person in the local church. The Program is divided in this way:

Department of Biblical Studies (B) - see all courses
B111 Old Testament Survey 3 credit units
B121 New Testament Survey 3 credit units
Department of Theology (T) - see all courses
T112/121 Bible Doctrine 1 & 2 6 credit units
Department of Missions and Evangelism (ME) - see all courses
ME121 Personal Evangelism and Discipleship 3 credit units
ME021 Introduction to Linguistics
(independent study program)
3 credit units
Department of Pastoral Theology (PT) - see all courses
CM111 Principles and Methods of Teaching 3 credit units
Department of General Studies (G) - see all courses
G121 Oral Communication 3 credit units
Other Requirements
General Electives 6 credit units
Practicum (field education) 2 credit units

This program is designed to be complete in itself, but if the student continues it also becomes the first year of our following programs.

Diploma in Christian Studies

The two year Diploma in Christian Studies is also designed for those wishing for some Bible knowledge for work as a lay person in their local church. It takes the first year programs, adding a second year of 32 credit units for a total of 64 credit units:

Department of Biblical Studies (B) - see all courses
B111 Old Testament Survey3 credit units
B121 New Testament Survey3 credit units
B211 Apocalyptic Literature3 credit units
B221 Prison Epistles or B321 Roman and Galatians3 credit units
B212 Biblical Introduction and Interpretation3 credit units
Department of Theology (T) - see all courses
T112/121 Bible Doctrine 1 & 26 credit units
Department of Missions and Evangelism (ME) - see all courses
ME121 Personal Evangelism and Discipleship3 credit units
ME021 Introduction to Linguistics
(independent study program)
3 credit units
ME211 Biblical Theology of Missions3 credit units
Department of Pastoral Theology (PT) - see all courses
CM111 Principles and Methods of Teaching3 credit units
CM222 Leadership3 credit units
Department of General Studies (G) - see all courses
G121 Oral Communication3 credit units
Other Requirements
General Electives (year 1)6 credit units
General Electives (year 2)15 credit units
Practicum (field education; year 1)2 credit units
Practicum (field education; year 2)2 credit units

Students who have taken the one and two year programs can transfer on into a three year or four year degree program.