Stackable Certificate in Biblical Studies
ABOUT
This is a focused certificate consisting of 4 courses (12 credit hours). This certificate is a great foundation for formal biblical study in an academic setting.
This certification can be completed in about 1 year of study (depending on course availability). It will better position the student for further education while also increasing capacity for biblical study and teaching in a ministry setting. This completed certificate can be “stacked” along with other certificates, building towards an undergraduate level degree.
WHY NEBCS?
High-Quality Instruction & Mentorship
Our faculty members come from diverse and impressive academic and professional backgrounds. They include accomplished ministers, pastors, coaches, counselors, researchers, and published authors that can mentor you along your spiritual and professional journey.
Affordability
NEBCS is committed to making high-quality biblical education affordable and accessible to everyone who desires it.
We offer low-cost tuition as well as generous financial aid and merit scholarships to make sure that no student is excluded from attending due to financial constraints.
Flexible Classes
We provide flexible options for students with busy schedules to balance work, personal commitments and education.
Choose how you want to attend classes, in-person or online, and take courses at your own pace. Check the learning formats section for more details.
Small Class Size
We provide flexible options for students with busy schedules to balance work, personal commitments and education.
Choose how you want to attend classes, in-person or online, and take courses at your own pace. Check the learning formats section for more details.
COURSES
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Bi 101 Old Testament Survey:
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Bi 102 New Testament Survey:
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Bi 100 Biblical Interpretation:
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Bi 203 The Pentateuch OR Bi 334 Gospel of John and Romans
REQUIREMENTS
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A high school diploma or equivalent (except for dual-enrollment high school students)
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A completed and accepted application (available online)
WE PROVIDE
FLEXIBLE LEARNING FORMATS
FOR BUSY STUDENTS AND WORKING PROFESSIONALS
IN-PERSON COURSES
Many courses are offered in-person, fostering an interactive learning environment and hands-on learning experience.
INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
Our independent study courses allow students to work one-on-one with a professor to complete a course at an agreed pace.
ONLINE COURSES
All courses are also available synchronously via Zoom meetings for added convenience. Fully asynchronous online classes coming soon!
ONE-AT-A-TIME COURSES
Students can also take courses one at a time without full-time enrollment requirements, allowing for a lighter workload
Advance your education while maintaining your commitments and schedule.
"I chose NEBC because it was affordable, local and came highly recommended by individuals I respect and admire for their faith and effective service in ministry.
I continued with NEBC because experience proved the positive testimonies I received regarding the school true."
Dali Tauwla
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following for admission:
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Admissions application
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Non-refundable application fee of $25.00
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Minimum of two references, one of which must be from the applicant’s pastor, the other(s) from an employer, teacher, or mentor.
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Applicants may be asked to submit high school or college transcripts and/or test scores.
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Applicants may be invited to interview prior to admission.
NEBCS has rolling admissions.
The recommended application submission date for all degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is August 1 for the Fall Semester, and December 15 for the Spring Semester.
TUITION, FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer low-cost tuition at $300/course for in-person/zoom and $450/course for fully asynchronous.
We also offer generous financial aid and merit scholarships to ensure all students can attend, regardless of personal finances. If you sincerely desire to attend but are worried about the cost, please talk to one of our advisors.