Certificate Programs

Within each academic program there is flexibility to allow for individualized objectives. Most of the courses required in the lower levels are also applicable to the advanced levels. Because Crossroads is a Bible college, each program is structured to give every student a thorough background in Bible and doctrine.

The 37 credit certificate programs have been designed for active laypersons who desire to increase their personal knowledge of the Word and the Christian life. It better equips students to serve as Sunday School teachers, deacons, and as Christian workers in local churches. It is also recommended for spouses of students pursuing one of the baccalaureate degrees.

Upon completion of one of the certificate programs, the student should be able to:

1. Display a general understanding of the Bible as a whole, and the specific contents of many books and passages.
2. Demonstrate a general knowledge of functions of the local church, including evangelism, teaching, and missions so as to participate in ministry in these areas.
3. Display a biblical character and lifestyle through working out the personal implications of biblical and doctrinal content.

The College offers three certificate programs: Certificate in Biblical Studies, Certificate in General Studies, and Certificate in Church Education. Each of the certificates requires a common core (25 hours) of courses including:

GL 100	The Crossroads Experience	1 hour
BT 101	Survey of Doctrine	3 hours
BI 101 & 102	Old Testament Survey 1 & 2	6 hours
GL 102	English Grammar	3 hours
BT 102	Building a Biblical Lifestyle	3 hours
BI 103	Bible Study Methods	3 hours
BI 204 & 205	New Testament Survey 1 & 2	6 hours
In addition to this common core, the three certificates have the following requirements (12 hours):
Certificate in Biblical Studies
CP 101	Personal Evangelism	3 hours
CM 201	Introduction to Missions	3 hours
GS 206	Geo and Culture of Ancient Near East	3 hours
CE ---	Church Education elective*	3 hours
* Any Church Education course listed on pages at Electives.
Certificate in General Studies
CP 101 or CM 201	Personal Evangelism or Intro. Missions	3 hours
CU 203	Culture, Race and the Church	3 hours
	General electives**	6 hours
**Any course listed in the catalog.
Certificate in Local Church Education
CP 101 or CM 201	Personal Evangelism or Intro. Missions	3 hours
CE 212	Principles and Methods of Teaching	3 hours
CE ---	Church Education electives*	6 hours
* Any Church Education course listed on pages at Electives.