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Graduate Certificate in Biblical Interpretation

The Graduate Certificate in Biblical Interpretation at Verum Seminary is designed for those who want to deepen their ability to read, interpret, and apply the Bible with skill, reverence, and theological awareness. Over six targeted courses (18 credit hours), students will engage the biblical text across both Testaments through focused book studies and thematic integration.

This certificate is ideal for pastors, Bible teachers, small group leaders, or any Christian who wants to move beyond surface-level readings and into a richer understanding of God’s Word.

Curriculum Overview

Biblical Interpretation
The Art and Science of Biblical Interpretation
Develop a hermeneutic rooted in the authority of Scripture, theological coherence, and contextual awareness
Old Testament Exegesis
Old Testament Book Study: Deuteronomy
From Text to Theology: Isaiah
New Testament Exegesis
New Testament Book Study: Luke–Acts
New Testament Book Study: 1 Peter
From Text to Theology: Romans
Program Features
Book-by-Book Focus: Engage deeply with key biblical books that shape Christian theology and discipleship.
Text to Theology Approach: Learn how to move from detailed exegesis to sound theological understanding and application.
Rigorous but Flexible: Designed to be accessible for working professionals and ministry leaders.
Foundational and Stackable: Courses can be applied toward a future master’s degree at Verum Seminary.
Who Should Apply?
This degree is ideal for:
Pastors and ministry leaders seeking to preach and teach more faithfully
Bible teachers and small group leaders desiring more confidence in Scripture
Lay Christians who want to grow in biblical depth and theological insight
Anyone seeking to interpret the Bible faithfully in today’s complex cultural environment

Read the Word. Interpret with Clarity. Be Formed by the Truth.

Apply today or contact our admissions team to learn more about how this certificate fits into your theological journey.

18 Credit Hours

Number of Courses

Graduate Certificate in Old Testament Exegesis

The Graduate Certificate in Old Testament Exegesis at Verum Seminary is designed for students who want to engage the Hebrew Scriptures in their original language and learn to interpret them theologically, contextually, and faithfully. This 15-credit hour certificate combines language acquisition, book-specific study, and theological integration to form interpreters who read with depth and clarity.

Whether you're preparing for preaching, teaching, or further academic work, this program will train you to move from word-level detail to whole-Bible theology, all while affirming the authority and coherence of the Old Testament as part of God's revealed Word.

Curriculum Overview

Biblical Interpretation Core
The Art and Science of Biblical Interpretation
An introduction to hermeneutics rooted in biblical authority, theological reflection, and the interpretive task.
Old Testament Exegesis
Biblical Hebrew 1
Biblical Hebrew 2
Old Testament Book Study: Deuteronomy
From Text to Theology: Isaiah
Program Features
Original Language Focus: Learn to read and interpret the Old Testament in the Hebrew in which it was written.
Book-Level Exegesis: Engage deeply with key Old Testament texts in their literary, historical, and theological contexts.
Text-to-Theology Integration: Go beyond grammar and syntax—trace the theological claims of the text and its relevance for today.
Formational Approach: Designed not just to inform but to shape interpreters who read with humility, reverence, and insight.
Stackable Pathway: Courses in this certificate may be applied toward the MA in Biblical Exegesis at Verum Seminary.
Who Should Apply?
This degree is ideal for:
Pastors and preachers seeking to teach the Old Testament with accuracy and depth
Teachers and writers who want to engage the Hebrew text directly
Students considering further study in biblical theology or Old Testament scholarship
Anyone hungry to encounter the Old Testament as living, theologically rich Scripture
Read the Old Testament as it was written. Interpret it as it was meant to be understood.

Apply now or reach out to our admissions team to explore how this certificate can deepen your study and calling.

15 Credit Hours

Number of Courses

Graduate Certificate in New Testament Exegesis

The Graduate Certificate in New Testament Exegesis at Verum Seminary equips students to engage the New Testament in its original language, interpret its message with theological precision, and proclaim its truth with clarity. This 15-credit hour program emphasizes not only language skills, but the spiritual and intellectual formation necessary to rightly divide the Word of truth.

Combining foundational Greek study, book-specific exegesis, and a "Text to Theology" framework, this certificate is ideal for those preparing to preach, teach, or write with greater biblical depth and theological insight.

Curriculum Overview

Biblical Interpretation Core
The Art and Science of Biblical Interpretation
Explore the hermeneutical principles that ground faithful interpretation in both historical context and theological application.
New Testament Exegesis
Biblical Greek 1
Biblical Greek 2
New Testament Book Study: Luke–Acts
From Text to Theology: Romans
Program Features
Koine Greek Mastery: Learn to read and analyze New Testament texts in their original language.
Exegetical Precision: Gain tools to move beyond surface readings and into the literary, rhetorical, and theological richness of the text.
Text-to-Theology Model: Learn to move from exegetical insights to doctrinal reflection and real-life application.
Missional Emphasis: Understand the New Testament not just academically but as the Church’s charter for gospel-shaped living.
Stackable Option: Courses may be applied toward the MA in Biblical Exegesis or other graduate degrees at Verum Seminary.
Who Should Apply?
Preachers and teachers aiming for greater faithfulness in handling the New Testament
Students pursuing advanced theological study or biblical research
Bible study leaders, writers, and missionaries seeking deeper roots in the New Testament
Any disciple of Christ wanting to hear the Word of God in the words in which it was first spoken
Read the New Testament in Greek. Hear it with theological ears. Teach it with conviction.

Apply today or contact our team to learn how this certificate can equip you to serve more faithfully.

15 Credit Hours

Number of Courses

Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies at Verum Seminary offers a focused and formative pathway into the core disciplines of biblical and theological study. Whether you're deepening your knowledge for ministry, preparing for further theological education, or seeking personal growth in truth and understanding, this certificate provides a rich foundation in both Scripture and doctrine.

Over 21 credit hours, students will engage deeply with the task of biblical interpretation, move from text to theology through guided book studies, and explore the central doctrines of the Christian faith through a confessional lens.

Curriculum Overview

Biblical Interpretation Core
The Art and Science of Biblical Interpretation
From Text to Theology
Deuteronomy
Romans
Theology and Doctrine
Creeds and Declarations of the Church
The Triune God: Theology Proper, Christology, and Pneumatology
Theological Anthropology and the Body of Christ
Soteriology and Eschatology
Program Features
Rigorous and Accessible: Designed for busy professionals, ministry leaders, and lifelong learners.
Confessionally Rooted: Courses uphold the historic Christian faith while engaging contemporary questions.
Formation-Oriented: Focused on shaping not just what you know, but how you live and serve.
Stackable Option: Courses may be applied toward the MA in Biblical Exegesis or other graduate degrees at Verum Seminary.
Who Should Apply?
Ministry leaders or laypeople seeking theological depth
Teachers and educators in Christian settings
Writers, thinkers, and cultural commentators looking to sharpen their theological lens
Those discerning further graduate theological education
Pursue clarity in conviction. Grow in wisdom. Be formed by truth.

Apply today or speak with an advisor about how this certificate can serve your goals and calling.

21 Credit Hours

Number of Courses

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