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8 months
Estimated tuition
$6,480
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Program highlights
Instruction by scholar-practitioners
You’ll study with respected, established theologians who contribute to the future of the church through teaching, writing, and research. Many are ministry practitioners: pastors, speakers, and lay leaders.
Whole-life learning
You’ll grow as a whole person as your biblical thinking and interpretive skills expand. You’ll be challenged to mature spiritually through a greater understanding of how the Bible connects to real life, which will enhance your interaction with God’s Word.
Supportive connections
You’ll meet students from many contexts and backgrounds, creating a unique learning environment where strong connection and support networks are formed.
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Transformation starts here.

At Bethel Seminary, you’ll experience personal and spiritual transformation that will equip you to transform others—for eternal impact. Our Theological Studies Certificate program teaches you biblical and theological truth and prepares you to live it.
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Career Outcomes
Wondering what you can do with a Certificate in Theological Studies?
The Theological Studies Certificate program will provide you with practical skills in biblical interpretation and the confidence to apply them in your context.
Skills
Learn how to:
- Apply the message of the Bible to your own life so you can teach for life change
- Love God, yourself, and others more fully by gaining emotional, spiritual, and relational health
- Gain tools and insights for interpreting the Bible in its original context
- Relate theology to current issues
- Approach Scripture with care and understanding

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