Overview

By completing the 11-credit New Testament certificate, a student will have gained a foundational understanding of the historical setting, literary style, theme, purpose, and message of each of the 27 New Testament books.  While the Greek certificate is not a prerequisite for the New Testament certificate, a knowledge of the Greek language will enhance the coursework in the New Testament certificate.

Courses

  • Gospels
  • Acts & Romans
  • Pauline Epistles
  • Hebrew – Revelation

How It Works

Deepen your understanding of the Bible and theology in a way that suits your unique needs and lifestyle.


Course Time

12 weeks or less per online course

Certificate Duration

Flexible pace

Format

Online or Residential

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What You'll Learn

  • Practice applying hermeneutical and exegetical principles to the study of the New Testament
  • Interact with various interpretive methods: historical, literary, textual, source, and form criticism
  • Explore the New Testament’s biblical-theological categories and their relation to systematic theology
  • Grow in your appreciation of the relationship between the Old Testament and New Testament
  • Gain facility with using special introduction, academic commentaries, and other secondary literature written from a variety of perspectives in order to enable continued study
  • Learn to understand the meaning of a text to its original audience and articulate its implications for the church in the present
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Take the Next Step

Apply

Apply online and receive your acceptance letter.

Study

Grow as you study the scriptures and deepen your love for God.

Serve

Take what you learn and leverage it for the good of Christ's church.

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Who Should Enroll in the
New Testament Certificate

Church Officers
School Teachers
Curriculum Writers
Parents
Sunday School Teachers
Bible Study Leaders

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