Certificato in Studi Biblici (C.B.S.)

NationsUniversity offers affordable, accessible, and accredited online programs. All of our programs are 100% online and self-paced. Study when and where you want according to your schedule.

NationsUniversity's donors are dedicated to our approach to teaching scripture and believe God's Word is the key to a better world. These generous donors are willing to pay for your first three months of study. This gift allows you to study without any cost except the $25 registration fee. These donors are willing to invest in you and help you earn a Biblical education so you can change your world. At the end of your first quarter, you will be in a position to make a decision that is best for you. All new students not eligible for other discounts who register on or after August 3, 2019 are eligible for this gift. This offer ends December 31, 2019.

Overview

This program is designed to challenge the seasoned and inform the new Bible student. Outcomes of the program are to give a fresh introduction to the scriptures, tools for correctly explaining the word of truth, and equipping personal spiritual formation.

The Certificate Program is a 7-course, 21-credit directed study in biblical studies. The program includes a course in spirituality, followed by courses in Old and New Testament content, theology, and exegesis.

NationsUniversity also offers a Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies.

Admission into the Certificate in Biblical Studies Program

Admission to the C.B.S. program requires the following:

Submission of an official transcript that indicates graduation from a secondary school, a G.E.D. (secondary school equivalency), or university transcript that indicates secondary completion. No financial obligations to the University. Submission of a TOEFL score of 500 or above or acceptable substitute (61 iBT, 6.0 IELPS, 44 PTE, grade level 3 on ACT Compass, Pre-1 on Eiken English Proficiency Exam, secondary school diploma where instruction is in English, or “C” or better in English Composition from an accredited college) by student whose native language is not English.

Specific Course Requirements

The Certificate curriculum is outlined below, with courses named in the recommended order. These courses must be completed at NU, even though the student may have taken similar courses elsewhere. No transfer credit may apply.

NationsUniversity cannot guarantee that NationsUniversity credits will be accepted for transfer by other institutions. The final judgment in accepting NationsUniversity credits is the sole responsibility of the receiving institution.

Throughout my education at NU I have found the professors to be very willing and open to explaining the rational reasons behind the traditional Christian doctrine.

-INGEMAR WOODS, UNITED STATES

NationsUniversity's donors are dedicated to our approach to teaching scripture and believe God's Word is the key to a better world. These generous donors are willing to pay for your first three months of study. This gift allows you to study without any cost except the $25 registration fee. These donors are willing to invest in you and help you earn a Biblical education so you can change your world. At the end of your first quarter, you will be in a position to make a decision that is best for you.

Discover NationsU

We are "a school without walls" that provides an affordable, high-quality Christian education for everyone.

Discover affordable Christian higher education.

NationsUniversity is an online, non-profit, accredited university. It serves the student who seeks a quality education in religious studies at an affordable price. The University welcomes the believer and the non-believer by laying aside denominational trappings and historical interpretations. Studies focus on biblical scripture.

Discover a flexible, convenient way to learn.

NationsUniversity employs a rolling registration procedure. You may begin your studies at any time. Virtual classrooms are open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. This allows you to customize your learning plan to fit your schedule.

Discover a staff totally committed to your success.

NationsUniversity is led by volunteers and made possible by financial partners who share a vision of using NationsUniversity to build authentic faith and train Christian leaders around the world. The institution is dedicated to making your experience the best possible. Each student is assigned an advisor to guide the educational process.

Discover accredited degree programs.

NationsUniversity is incorporated in the state of Louisiana. As a degree-granting institution, the school offers three degrees: (1) the Bachelor of Religious Studies (B.R.S.), the Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) and the Master of Divinity (M.Div.).

Discover quality.

The reason that NationsUniversity exists is to make a college-level education in religious and theological studies available to highly motivated students who want to prepare for church leadership but are unable to find that education due to financial or other practical reasons. We have been able to provide quality independent study courses at minimal cost to the students by not having a physical campus, by recruiting university professors and other professionals to volunteer their expertise and services, and by receiving generous support from friends who share our goal.

NationsUniversity is an accredited member of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The DEAC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

NationsUniversity has given me a broader base from which I can draw knowledge and structure which fuels everything I do.

-BYTHA REGAULD, ARKANSAS, UNITED STATES

Mission + Vision

The mission of NationsUniversity is to build authentic faith and train Christian leaders around the world through affordable, accessible higher education, utilizing distance learning.

Mission and Vision

NationsUniversity is committed to fulfilling its mission through quality distance education programs. Building faith is not an emotional experience; it is an educational endeavor, built upon knowledge and understanding.

Developing Christian leaders is likewise a calculated enterprise, constructed on knowledge and sound principles. For a proper foundation to be laid, a serious, high level, and objective presentation of the Christian faith and its rationale are essential. Therefore, the institution is committed to engaging each student in a rigorous confrontation with the biblical text.

Goals

To build faith by focusing on both knowledge of the biblical text and personal spiritual formation. To train Christian leaders by equipping students with the knowledge and skills to serve as Christian leaders.

At NationsUniversity, we strive to:

• To offer academic programs that provide students with opportunities for personal, spiritual, and professional development
• To portray biblical scripture in a positive manner
• To offer programs of academic excellence at a post-secondary level of instruction
• To build and maintain educational programs and services that are global in scope and suitable for global instruction
• To offer an open system for seekers without barriers to exploration
• To operate in keeping with the values found in the gospel of Jesus Christ
• To protect the students’ security
• To provide programs that students can afford
• To provide accessible programs for students
• To encourage student progress through a supportive system of individual contacts by caring and dedicated staff and volunteers
• To conduct the business of the institution in the most efficient means