The Certificate in Biblical Studies offers learners who successfully complete the first year of the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies offered at LBC Jamaica some recognition of their achievements.
This recognition provides those who desire to exit the programme after one year with a credential that can be used in the future to access further studies either at this institution or at another. The programme is geared towards laying the first level of the foundation for building competence and practice in the fields of Biblical Studies and Theology.
Learning Outcomes:
1
formulate compelling explanations of their biblical/theological belief systems.
2
provide strong support function within a variety of ministry areas.
3
function effectively on ministry teams as key players delivering desirable outcomes.
4
matriculate directly into an associate’s degree programme related to theology.
5
demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the next level of studies.
Components of the Certificate in Biblical Studies:
41 Total Credits
Career Pathway
Those who earn the Certificate in Biblical Studies will be able to enter ministry as:
- Christian worker
- Youth leader
- Evangelism and Missions team leaders
- Sunday School teachers
- Outreach Ministry leaders
Breakdown of Certificate in Biblical Studies based on two semesters and a summer session
Semester 1
- Introduction to Biblical Literature
- Foundations of Ministry
- English Composition and Research
- Cultures of Ancient Civilization
- Systematic Theology I
Semester 2
- Effective Communication
- Introduction to Biblical Exegesis
- Pentateuch
- Western Civilization
- History of Ancient Israel
Summer
- Synoptic Gospels
- Business as Missions
- Principles of Micro-economics
Year 1
Students may exit after the first year with only the certificate or may choose to continue in the programme until all courses are completed in the second year for the associate degree.
Minimum Entry Requirements:
- Be a born again Christian;
- Five (5) Caribbean Examination Council CSEC subjects with grades I, II, III;
or
Three (3 ) Caribbean Examination Council CSEC subjects with grades I, II, III, and One unit of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination with grades 1 – 4;
or
A certificate or diploma from L.I.F.E. Bible College or any other recognized tertiary/higher education institution.