The Certificate Program is completely self-paced, so completion time varies by student. Each lecture is approximately 1-2 hours. The program consists of three modules, which each consist of the following: • 8 lectures per module • 6 questions per lecture • Lecture notes outline Depending on the amount of time students dedicate to the Certificate Program per week, they can take anywhere from one month to one year or longer to complete it. The good news is there’s no time limit or expiration date so you can go as fast or slow as you would like!

There are three steps necessary to apply the Certificate Program for M.A. credit: Step 1: Apply to Biola University and be accepted into one of our M.A. programs Step 2: Email [email protected] with your intention to apply your completed certificate as advanced standing. In your email, please include your Biola student ID number and the number of units you'd like to apply to the program. You have the option to enroll in as few as 1 unit and as many as 3 units. Step 3: Once processed, you will need to complete the necessary steps for enrollment in Talbot School of Theology, including paying the full tuition rate for the units you are enrolled in.

The Certificate Program is asynchronous and uses pre-recorded lectures to make for an independent learning experience that offers flexibility to all of our students. There are no professors facilitating the course, but if you need support or have questions, you can always reach out to [email protected].

Please note that because this is not a transcripted program, no transcript will be issued after completion of these modules.