Biblical Interpretation, Adv. Cert.
[Biblical Interpretation - 2301.00]
The Advanced Certificate in Biblical Interpretation prepares students to become faithful interpreters and communicators of God's Word in the context of God's world. Students grow in their understanding of the Bible within its cultural and historical contexts and how the history of doctrinal formation informs biblical interpretation. Students also grow in their ability to interpret and use Scripture in a variety of ministry contexts and as preachers and teachers who nurture new generations in the Christian faith. Students who enroll in a master’s program at the Seminary may apply appropriate courses taken in the Advanced Certificate program to any master’s degree program upon matriculation.
Admissions Process:
Northeastern Seminary seeks students whose personal and professional lives are characterized by honesty, integrity, and commitment to high academic, moral, and ethical standards. Applicants must present credentials that demonstrate aptitude for the academic work they will pursue and which indicate they meet other criteria of character and conduct.
Persons seeking admission must complete an online application with the Admissions Office of the Seminary. Along with the online application itself, applicants must also furnish:
- Two recommendations able to speak to the student's aptitude for ministry and academic study. Persons providing recommendations may not be related to the applicant.
- An autobiographical statement: In this statement, the applicant will narrate his or her spiritual pilgrimage, history and vision for Christian service, and career goals and plans.
- Official transcripts from every college or university where the applicant has received a degree (i.e., associate's, bachelor's, master's and/or doctoral) or any program you hope to use for graduate or post-graduate transfer credits. Those who do not possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university at the time of applying may be accepted under the non-baccalaureate designation. Note: Additional documentation is required along with the application for those seeking admission in this category.
- In the case of international students who have not done previous studies in an English language institution, a TOEFL score of 79 or higher is required
Courses in the Program:
- Select six courses from the following: (18)
- GBHT 5220 Exploring the Bible (3)
- GBIB 5110 Introduction to Biblical Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching (3)
- GBIB 5150* New Testament Epistles (3)
- GBIB 5160* New Testament Gospels (3)
- GBIB 5170* Old Testament Narrative (3)
- GBIB 5180* Old Testament Poetry (3)
- GGRK 5100 Biblical Greek (3)
- GHEB 5100 Biblical Hebrew (3)
- GMIN 6280* Teaching the Bible (3)
- GMIN 6300/GMIN 6290 Preaching (3)
* GBIB 5110 is a pre-/co-requisite for GBIB 5150-5180 and GMIN 6280.
Minimum Total Hours: 18
Minimum Graduation Requirements: Cumulative GPA of 2.7 and a completed degree application submitted to academic services by October 1 before the May Commencement in which the student intends to graduate.