Executive Certificate in Bible Exposition Lead with Biblical Insight
21
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Lead Others to Christ by Obtaining a Firmer Grasp on Scripture Interpretation
Are you a part of a ministry or Christian institution and want to expand on your knowledge of performing biblical exegesis? At Liberty University, our Executive Certificate in Bible Exposition can provide you with graduate- and doctoral-level coursework on Scripture interpretation. You can develop the skills you’ll need to better lead others to Christ and teach them theological truths.
Through this program, you can open doors to a variety of career options as a ministry director, senior pastor, author, professor, publisher, and more. Additionally, this certificate works perfectly with Liberty University’s PhD in Bible Exposition. You can transfer all 21 credits directly into our PhD, giving you a jumpstart on your doctorate if you choose to pursue a terminal degree after completing your certificate.
Why Choose Liberty’s Executive Certificate in Bible Exposition?
At Liberty, our mission is Training Champions for Christ. In keeping with that mission, we strive for excellence in all that we do. By earning your Executive Certificate from Liberty University, you will receive the following benefits:
- Flexibility | Each of your certificate courses is offered in a 100% online, 8-week format with 8 different start dates throughout the year. You can complete your certificate at your own pace while continuing to devote time to your family, church, work, and community.
- Professors | Our professors are distinguished individuals who have led ministries, pastored churches, and authored Christian books. They are ready to partner with you as you complete your certificate and help you with your academic, professional, and spiritual growth.
- Transfer Opportunities | An exciting feature of our Executive Certificates is that you can transfer all 21 credits directly into one of our doctoral degrees. This certificate allows you to get a jumpstart on your doctorate without committing to the program right away.
What Will You Study with Our Executive Certificate in Bible Exposition?
If you have taught others about God’s Word as a pastor, ministry director, or professor, then you understand the value of proper biblical exegesis. This knowledge is critical when you are leading and educating others on theology and Christian living. Our Bible exposition certificate is designed to provide you with scholarly biblical knowledge that will help you teach others.
In this program, you will complete doctoral-level courses that will help you develop and hone your preaching skills. You will also take courses in Greek and Hebrew so you can learn the skills needed to perform your own exegesis. Take a look at the required courses below to learn more about what you’ll be studying.
Potential Career Opportunities
Our Executive Certificate in Bible Exposition can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited certificate:
- Author
- Christian publisher
- Church administrator
- Ministry director
- Professor
- Senior pastor
- University administrator
- Vocational missionary
The skills you gain in biblical languages and interpretation can help you in your current role at your organization or help prepare you for positions of elevated responsibility. Because some occupations may require that you have a doctorate, Liberty created Executive Certificates that can seamlessly transfer into one of our corresponding postgraduate or doctoral programs. You can transfer all 21 credits from this certificate into our PhD in Bible Exposition. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with an Executive Certificate from Liberty University.
Required Courses
- BIBL 700 – Introduction to Bible Exposition
- BIBL 715 – Hermeneutics
- NBST 800 – New Testament Backgrounds or OBST 800 – Old Testament Backgrounds
Choose from one of the following groups:
- NGRK 505 – Greek Language Tools and NGRK 511 – Advanced Greek Language Tools
- NGRK 620 – Greek Syntax and a graduate-level NGRK elective
Choose from one of the following groups:
- OTCL 505 – Hebrew Language Tools and OTCL 511 – Advanced Hebrew Language Tools
- OTCL 640 – Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis and OTCL 643 – Hebrew Exegesis Elective
Certificate Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
- View the Graduate Divinity Course Guides (login required).
Certificate Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for PACO courses or courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
Divinity Executive Certificate Block Rate (7-15 credit hours) | $2,750 |
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Divinity Executive Certificate Part Time (0-6.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $395/Credit |
Military Divinity Executive Certificate Block Rate (7-15 credit hours) | $2,700 |
Military Divinity Executive Certificate Part Time (0-6.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $300/Credit |
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for Our Executive Certificate in Bible Exposition
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Your transcripts must show a master’s degree with at least 15 credit hours of Bible and/or theology courses.
- Submit writing sample: minimum 5-page paper (excluding a cover page, table of contents, and bibliography) in Turabian format (a paper/chapter from a master’s program may be used).
- Submit a School of Divinity Questionnaire (login required).
- Department approval is required for admission.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Transcript Policies
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $300 per credit hour for part-time divinity Executive Certificate courses
- Discounted divinity block rate – $2,700 per semester*
- Roll credits into the corresponding doctoral degree
- 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 7 and above 15 credit hours per semester are charged at the part-time rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer this certificate into a doctoral degree at Liberty?
You can transfer all of your hard-earned credits from this certificate into Liberty’s PhD in Bible Exposition – giving you a jumpstart on your doctorate.
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