CB - Certificate in Bible

A One Year Program (30 Credits)
Program Coordinator: Michael Pahl

Ground your faith through a solid introduction to biblical studies and Christian theology. Our Certificate in Bible (CB) program provides a crucial foundation for anyone seeking to impact this diverse world for Christ. Should you decide to change to a longer program, this certificate will transfer directly into almost all of Prairie's four-year degree programs.

Program Overview
Prairie’s CB program will equip you to:

• Study Scripture and apply it to your life in practical ways.

• Use basic ministry skills to be an effective Christian in today's world.

• Clearly articulate important biblical and theological themes.

• Commit to meaningful participation in a local church.

• Employ your unique gifts in ministry and service to others.

• Understand your responsibility within the global Body of Christ.

Expanded Opportunities

If you are undecided on a career or ministry path, or plan to pursue further education in secular environment, the training your receive through Prairie's CB program will prepare you to make wise decisions based on a solid biblical perspective. Although complete in itself, our CB program has also been designed as a starting point for our two and four-year programs since your CB credits can be applied to most of these longer programs.

The CB program can also be completed entirely through Prairie Distance Education (some course listings may differ). Call toll-free for the Distance Education program outline (1-800-785-4226), or send an e-mail to distanceed@prairie.edu

Program Requirements (3 credits/course unless otherwise noted)
   
Bible & Theology Major 12 credits
BI 101 Introduction to Old Testament  
BI 102 Introduction to New Testament   
BI 108 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation  
TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology  
   
Arts & Sciences Core 9 credits
EN 101 Introduction to Writing & Research  
Two Arts & Sciences electives  
   
Church & Ministry Core 6 credits
CMFX 100 God’s Mission for the Church  
CMFX 105 Spiritual Formation and the Church  
   
Electives 3 credits
One elective  
   

Notes:

  • Students considering transferring into a bachelor’s degree program should use their electives for courses from the BA program.
  • Arts & Sciences courses include anthropology (AN), English (EN), history (HI), Mathematics (MA), philosophy (PH), physical education (PE), psychology (PS) and sociology (SO).

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