Advanced Biblical Studies Concentrations

You need to complete 8 more courses and 22 more credits to mark this activity complete.

📖 Christian Leadership Degree with Advanced Biblical Studies Concentration

Go Deeper in God’s Word. Lead with Sound Doctrine. Teach with Clarity.

If you're passionate about the Bible and want to deepen your knowledge of its historical, theological, and literary richness, the Advanced Biblical Studies Concentration is your next step. Offered as part of the Bachelor of Christian Leadershipdegree at Christian Leaders Institute, this concentration is designed for those who want to teach, preach, or lead with biblical depth and doctrinal clarity.

You will explore the Bible in greater depth—from wisdom literature to prophetic texts, from Acts to Revelation—so you can rightly handle the Word of truth in every ministry setting.

🧠 Why Pursue Advanced Biblical Studies?

Whether you're a pastor, Bible teacher, ministry leader, or serious student of the Word, this concentration will equip you to:

Interpret Scripture with greater precision
Understand the literary structure and theology of both Old and New Testaments
Preach and teach with greater confidence and biblical accuracy
Apply sound doctrine in leadership, counseling, and discipleship
Develop a lifelong love for in-depth study of God’s Word

📘 Courses Required for the Advanced Biblical Studies Concentration

To earn this concentration, you must complete the Bachelor of Christian Leadership Degree, maintain a 2.00 GPA, and complete 8 courses (minimum of 20 credits).

✅ Core Courses (4 Required)

Hermeneutics and Exegesis (3 Units)
Learn how to study the Bible using sound interpretation methods rooted in historical-grammatical exegesis.
Biblical Wisdom Books (4 Units)
Explore the depth and theology of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes—and apply God’s wisdom to life and ministry.
Old Testament Literature, History, and Theology (3 Units)
Understand the narrative and covenantal framework of the Old Testament and its relevance for today.
Capstone: Bachelor of Christian Leadership (1 Unit)
Apply your learning in a culminating project focused on advanced biblical leadership and communication.

🧩 Choose 4 Advanced New Testament Courses

The Book of Acts (3 Units) – Study the birth and growth of the early church and the power of the Holy Spirit in mission.
General Epistles (3 Units) – Dive into James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1–3 John, and Jude—letters rich with pastoral wisdom and truth.
Romans (3 Units) – Explore Paul’s magnum opus on grace, law, justification, and the gospel’s power to save.
Colossians and Philemon (3 Units) – Understand Christ’s supremacy and how the gospel transforms relationships.
Revelation (3 Units) – Coming soon! Study the final book of the Bible, rich in symbolism, hope, and victory in Christ.

🙌 What You Can Do with the Advanced Biblical Studies Concentration

This concentration empowers you to:

📖 Preach and Teach the Word with Confidence

✅ Deliver biblically sound and theologically rich sermons
✅ Lead in-depth Bible studies in churches, homes, or online
✅ Teach youth or adult education classes with insight and clarity
✅ Mentor future ministry leaders with a solid doctrinal foundation

🎓 Prepare for Seminary or Graduate Study

✅ Build a strong biblical studies foundation for master’s-level theology or ministry programs
✅ Gain advanced exegesis and Bible literacy for seminary success
✅ Position yourself as a qualified teacher or professor of Bible in future academic settings

⛪ Strengthen Your Ministry Leadership

✅ Lead churches or ministries with a strong grasp of Scripture
✅ Provide wise counsel grounded in biblical truth
✅ Answer tough questions with confidence and faithfulness to the Word
✅ Model scriptural integrity in discipleship and decision-making

🧑‍🏫 Who Is This Concentration For?

✅ Preachers, pastors, and church leaders seeking to strengthen biblical teaching
✅ Bible study leaders, small group facilitators, and educators
✅ Aspiring theologians or seminary-bound students
✅ Anyone with a deep hunger to study and apply the Word of God

💰 Deep Learning. No Debt.

With CLI’s free-access, donation-supported model, this academic-level biblical concentration is available to anyone, anywhere—without the burden of student loans. Study at your pace. Study for life. Serve for eternity.

✝️ Go Deep So You Can Go Far

The Advanced Biblical Studies Concentration will root you deeper in God’s Word, strengthen your ministry impact, and prepare you to lead with biblical truth wherever God calls you.

To receive the
Advanced Biblical Studies Concentration
You must have the credential
Bachelor of Christian Leadership Degree
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
complete the following :

Level 3 Endorsement

4 courses required

0 of 23 Minimum Units Completed