Graduate Certificates (NOBTS)

Graduate certificates provide a systematic approach for students holding a baccalaureate degree to explore the possibility of pursuing a seminary degree while concentrating on a specific area of study, for missionaries to fulfill International Mission Board seminary requirements, or for students holding a master’s degree to gain additional knowledge of an area not covered extensively in their previous master’s program specialization.

The following graduate certificates currently are offered online:

• Biblical Languages 
• Biblical Preaching *
• Biblical Studies 
• Bi-Vocational Ministry
• Christian Apologetics* 
• Church Community Ministries*
• Church Leadership
• Church Planting* 
• Evangelistic Church Growth*
• Foundations for Missions Service: Career Service Basic (Apprentice)**
• Foundations for Missions Service: Career Service Advanced
• Greek Studies
• Hebrew Studies
• Theological and Historical Studies*
• Islamic Studies*
• Advanced Islamic Studies*
• Missions*
• Pastoral Ministry*
• Women's Ministry Certificates

* Certificates marked by the asterisk are offered partially online. Please consult the catalog for detailed online course listings.

** For the International Mission Board requirements for missions service for three or more years click here.

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