Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies

What Will You Study in Our Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies Online Program?

Liberty’s online biblical studies courses explore the Old and New Testament in depth and provide more advanced knowledge of hermeneutics discipline. 

• How to address current issues and controversies in biblical interpretation.
• The importance of understanding historical context and literary genres in the Bible.
• Principles for interpreting parables, symbols and imagery, and prophecies in the Bible.

At Liberty, our professors care about what God is doing in your life and will work with you to help you further your ministry skills.

Our Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies Program Highlights

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online certificate in biblical studies from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
• Your ministry matters – so when you take 9-15 credit hours per semester in your divinity program, you’ll pay a discounted block rate of $2,850. It’s our way of supporting all you do to serve others.
• Develop advanced interpretive skills by studying hermeneutics, literary genres, and historical context across both the Old and New Testaments.
• Increase your ministry effectiveness and biblical teaching ability through focused training in doctrine, evangelism, and discipleship under experienced faculty.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• The discounted tuition rate of $290 per credit hour for graduate courses for part-time enrollment
• Discounted divinity block rate: $2,575 per semester (9-15 credit hours)*

• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences).

*Credits taken below 9 credit hours and above 15 credit hours are charged at the part-time rate