91���� is pleased to announce that a new Graduate Certificate (GC) in Leading Bible Studies will launch in the summer of 2025. Reflecting a commitment to providing training and resources for the local church, this certificate program is designed to teach believers to study—and lead others in studying—the Bible well.

Coursework for this 11-credit-hour program will engage students in the content and structure of the Bible, the process of interpreting the Bible, and designing lesson plans and talks to faithfully communicate the Bible. The GC in Leading Bible Studies is open to both men and women and will be especially helpful for men’s or women’s ministry leaders, church elders, or anyone who simply wants to learn how to better read and understand the Scriptures.

“We’re thrilled to be launching this accessible new certificate program at Covenant Seminary,” said Vice President of 91���� Dr. Jay Sklar. “Our goal for this program is that it would serve the local church well by training both ministry and lay leaders to read and interpret the Old and New Testaments faithfully, and to understand the foundational principles of learning so that they can apply these principles in communicating and teaching the Bible to others.”

The certificate can be completed residentially or fully online. For students who wish to pursue further study, credits for the program are transferable to any master’s degree program at Covenant Seminary but would most easily transition into the Master of Arts in Ministry (MAM) or Master of Arts (Theological Studies) (MATS) degree programs. The Graduate Certificate in Leading Bible Studies will be available to start online in the summer 2025 term, or residentially in the fall 2025 term.

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