Certificate in Integrated Biblical Worldview
The purpose of this program is to build an essential biblical worldview foundation, and a framework of tools for proactive integration in life and in learning. The vision for the Integrated Biblical Worldview certificate program is to deliver and develop foundational life skills for developing a biblical worldview and applying it to personal growth, academic pursuits, and professional development.
Students who complete this degree program will be able to:
Develop a philosophy and strategy of godly living that will guide them for a lifetime through discovering a Biblical worldview, assessing ethics and patterns of behavior, practicing Bible study and prayer, and implementing Biblically-informed choices.
Identify and practice sound hermeneutical methods toward understanding Scripture, including analysis in light of historical background and biblical context.
Outline and integrate the story of God through Biblical study and application in their current context.
Leverage critical thinking and communication skills to examine and evaluate personal and general expressions in areas such as ethics, worldviews, religions, cultures, and finances.
Mobilize self and others to personal and communal engagement in spiritual development and ministry.
The Integrated Biblical Worldview certificate program is ideal for students actively engaged in a GAP year or internship context that can provide a platform for intentional integrated learning. It builds a foundation that transfers well into a range of programs and disciplines across our partner university network.
All courses are transferrable into the program or the Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership program.Mobilize self and others to personal and communal engagement in spiritual development and ministry.
Program credits: 24
Credential: Certificate
Catalog year: 2026-27
Program requirements
- Certificate in Integrated Biblical Worldview — 24 credits — Complete all
Each course may satisfy only one requirement block. Select three Bible/Theology courses, including at least one of BIB100 or BIB110. BIB301–325 eligibility includes existing approved book-study courses in that range. No automatic credit transfer to other universities is asserted.
- Bible & Theology Foundations (9 credits) — Choose one
- OPTION 1: Two Bible Foundations plus one elective — Complete all
- BIB100 — Principles of Bible Study — Required course · BIB100 Principles of Bible Study
- BIB110 — Bible Survey — Required course · BIB110 Bible Survey
- Bible/Theology elective — Choose options · 1 options
- THE220 — Creation to Consummation — Required course · THE220 Creation to Consummation
- THE230 — Christian Apologetics — Required course · THE230 Christian Apologetics
- BIB211 — Old Testament Directed Study — Required course · BIB211 Old Testament Directed Study
- BIB212 — New Testament Directed Study — Required course · BIB212 New Testament Directed Study
- BIB301 — Genesis — Required course · BIB301 Genesis
- BIB303 — Psalms — Required course · BIB303 Psalms
- BIB305 — Nehemiah — Required course · BIB305 Nehemiah
- BIB310 — Matthew — Required course · BIB310 Matthew
- BIB313 — John — Required course · BIB313 John
- BIB315 — Acts — Required course · BIB315 Acts
- BIB316 — Romans — Required course · BIB316 Romans
- BIB317 — 1 Corinthians — Required course · BIB317 1 Corinthians
- BIB319 — Ephesians — Required course · BIB319 Ephesians
- BIB320 — Phillipians — Required course · BIB320 Phillipians
- BIB321 — James — Required course · BIB321 James
- BIB325 — 1 John — Required course · BIB325 1 John
- OPTION 2: Three Bible Foundations — Complete all
- BIB100 — Principles of Bible Study — Required course · BIB100 Principles of Bible Study
- BIB111 — Old Testament Survey — Required course · BIB111 Old Testament Survey
- BIB112 — New Testament Survey — Required course · BIB112 New Testament Survey
- OPTION 1: Two Bible Foundations plus one elective — Complete all
- Arts & Sciences (9 credits) — Choose options · 3 options
- FIN131 — Personal Finance — Required course · FIN131 Personal Finance
- PHI110 — Foundations of Worldviews — Required course · PHI110 Foundations of Worldviews
- PHI120 — Contemporary Worldviews — Required course · PHI120 Contemporary Worldviews
- PHI130 — Introduction to Ethics — Required course · PHI130 Introduction to Ethics
- COM101 — Speech Communication — Required course · COM101 Speech Communication
- COM150 — Small Group Communication — Required course · COM150 Small Group Communication
- COM225 — Interpersonal and Group Communication — Required course · COM225 Interpersonal and Group Communication
- COM321 — Intercultural Communication — Required course · COM321 Intercultural Communication
- ANT210 — Introductory Cultural Anthropology — Required course · ANT210 Introductory Cultural Anthropology
- ENC100 — Fundamentals of Written Communication — Required course · ENC100 Fundamentals of Written Communication
- GLS150 — Social Problems — Required course · GLS150 Social Problems
- GLS210 — Survey of Global Issues — Required course · GLS210 Survey of Global Issues
- GLS220 — World Religions — Required course · GLS220 World Religions
- HIS221 — Roots of Christianity — Required course · HIS221 Roots of Christianity
- IDS110 — Living by Design: Identity, Purpose & Career Pathways — Required course · IDS110 Living by Design: Identity, Purpose & Career Pathways
- PHI210 — Logic & Critical Thinking — Required course · PHI210 Logic & Critical Thinking
- PEN220 — Recreational Activities — Required course · PEN220 Recreational Activities
- SLS150 — Foundations of Lifelong Learning — Required course · SLS150 Foundations of Lifelong Learning
- SLS160 — Introduction to Career Development — Required course · SLS160 Introduction to Career Development
- SLS167 — Foundations of Learning — Required course · SLS167 Foundations of Learning
- Leadership (6 credits) — Choose options · 2 options
- LDR220 — Introduction to Leadership — Required course · LDR220 Introduction to Leadership
- MIN401 — Dynamics of Discipleship — Required course · MIN401 Dynamics of Discipleship
- MIN402 — Introduction to Impact Ministry Leadership — Required course · MIN402 Introduction to Impact Ministry Leadership
- MIN404 — Developing Dynamic Teams — Required course · MIN404 Developing Dynamic Teams
- COM321 — Intercultural Communication — Required course · COM321 Intercultural Communication
- LDR130 — Fundamentals of Leadership and Service — Required course · LDR130 Fundamentals of Leadership and Service
- LDR230 — Personal & Team Leadership — Required course · LDR230 Personal & Team Leadership
- Bible & Theology Foundations (9 credits) — Choose one