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Certificate
Integrated Biblical
Worldview.
Explore how Scripture shapes everyday decisions through this online Christian certificate. Learn to compare perspectives and give a reasoned biblical response to questions at work and in your community.
What you'll develop
More than knowledge.
Capability you can show.
Develop practical capabilities for the people and places you serve.
Develop a grounded perspective.
Explore how a biblical worldview shapes your ethics, choices, and personal growth.
Read and interpret responsibly.
Practice Bible study that takes historical background and biblical context seriously.
Think clearly about today’s questions.
Build reasoning and communication skills for examining ideas, cultures, and everyday decisions.
Grow through purposeful engagement.
Connect spiritual development and ministry with the way you learn, serve, and participate in community.
How you learn
Your real-world context
becomes part of the course.
Online coursework connects with a relevant role in a church, camp, nonprofit, or other ministry setting. A volunteer or professional role can work. Admissions can help you confirm a context that fits your program.
Plan Your Course Load
A typical full-time undergraduate load is 6 credits per 8-week term. Taking courses in all five terms offers a pace of 30 credits per year. Partner schedules may use 8- or 16-week terms. Your completion time depends on your program, approved prior credits, and course plan.
01
Explore
Engage Scripture, research, and ideas relevant to your studies.
02
Reflect
Examine how those ideas relate to the challenges you encounter.
03
Apply
Create work that demonstrates what you are learning.
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Your curriculum.
24 credits, clearly mapped.
Explore the required courses and choices that shape your program. An advisor can help you connect these requirements with your goals and previous learning.
View official degree requirements ↗Requirements from the published 2026-27 catalog.
Bible & Theology Foundations (9 Credits)
Choose one of the following options.
OPTION 1: Two Bible Foundations Plus One Elective (9 Credits)
BIB100 · Principles of Bible Study — 3 credits
BIB110 · Bible Survey — 3 credits
Bible/Theology Elective (3 Credits)
Select 1 of the following options.
THE220 · Creation to Consummation — 3 credits
THE230 · Christian Apologetics — 3 credits
BIB211 · Old Testament Directed Study — 3 credits
BIB212 · New Testament Directed Study — 3 credits
BIB301 · Genesis — 3 credits
BIB303 · Psalms — 3 credits
BIB305 · Nehemiah — 3 credits
BIB310 · Matthew — 3 credits
BIB313 · John — 3 credits
BIB315 · Acts — 3 credits
BIB316 · Romans — 3 credits
BIB317 · 1 Corinthians — 3 credits
BIB319 · Ephesians — 3 credits
BIB320 · Phillipians — 3 credits
BIB321 · James — 3 credits
BIB325 · 1 John — 3 credits
OPTION 2: Three Bible Foundations (9 Credits)
BIB100 · Principles of Bible Study — 3 credits
BIB111 · Old Testament Survey — 3 credits
BIB112 · New Testament Survey — 3 credits
Arts & Sciences (9 Credits)
Select 3 of the following options.
FIN131 · Personal Finance — 3 credits
PHI110 · Foundations of Worldviews — 3 credits
PHI120 · Contemporary Worldviews — 3 credits
PHI130 · Introduction to Ethics — 3 credits
COM101 · Speech Communication — 3 credits
COM150 · Small Group Communication — 3 credits
COM225 · Interpersonal and Group Communication — 3 credits
COM321 · Intercultural Communication — 3 credits
ANT210 · Introductory Cultural Anthropology — 3 credits
ENC100 · Fundamentals of Written Communication — 3 credits
GLS150 · Social Problems — 3 credits
GLS210 · Survey of Global Issues — 3 credits
GLS220 · World Religions — 3 credits
HIS221 · Roots of Christianity — 3 credits
IDS110 · Living by Design: Identity, Purpose & Career Pathways — 3 credits
PHI210 · Logic & Critical Thinking — 3 credits
PEN220 · Recreational Activities — 3 credits
SLS150 · Foundations of Lifelong Learning — 3 credits
SLS160 · Introduction to Career Development — 3 credits
SLS167 · Foundations of Learning — 3 credits
Leadership (6 Credits)
Select 2 of the following options.
LDR220 · Introduction to Leadership — 3 credits
MIN401 · Dynamics of Discipleship — 3 credits
MIN402 · Introduction to Impact Ministry Leadership — 3 credits
MIN404 · Developing Dynamic Teams — 3 credits
COM321 · Intercultural Communication — 3 credits
LDR130 · Fundamentals of Leadership and Service — 3 credits
LDR230 · Personal & Team Leadership — 3 credits
Total degree credits24
Understand your investment
Your pace.
Your annual investment.
Explore a tuition estimate based on your expected credits and study pace. A credit review helps turn your estimate into a personal degree plan.
Estimated annual tuition
$6,000
$6,000 estimated remaining degree tuition
24 credits remaining · 1 years at this pace
Most ministry partners subsidize $100/credit or more in addition to the partner rate; not included above.
Tuition estimate only; credit approval required. See the catalog for details.
Make an informed decision
Your questions.
Clear answers.
What will set me apart when I take my next step?
Anchor's integrated approach helps you move forward with financial freedom, demonstrated ability, and relationships that matter.
A path toward a debt-free launch. Accessible tuition, partner discounts, and additional ministry subsidies can help you prepare for ministry or further study without carrying education debt into your next chapter.
A portfolio that shows what you can do. Real projects completed throughout your degree give you concrete evidence of your competencies—work you can put on your résumé, discuss in interviews, and share with future ministry leaders.
People who can champion your next step. Learning and serving alongside organizational leaders builds a network of people who know your name, have seen your work, and can offer references, introductions, and encouragement as you move forward.
Do I need to be serving in ministry already?
The program connects learning to a real organizational context. Talk with admissions about your current role or opportunities to establish an appropriate context.
Can previous study or experience count?
A transfer and prior-learning review can evaluate eligible learning against program requirements. Credit is determined through that review.
How do I take the next step?
Start with an admissions conversation about your goals, background, learning context, and degree plan.
Talk with admissions ↗Your next chapter
with a biblical perspective.
Let's explore how this certificate can connect your faith with the way you learn, work, and serve.