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Certificate in Biblical and Intercultural Studies (Cert HE)

Foundational, holistic training that equips you for cross-cultural Christian mission and ministry anywhere in the world.

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  • 4 Level
  • 120 Credits
  • 1 Year Full Time
  • 2-3 Years Part Time

The Certificate is designed to teach basic knowledge in the areas of Bible, theology and cross-cultural mission and ministry, while at the same time helping to develop your interpersonal, spiritual and practical skills.

Our Biblical and Intercultural Studies programme is led by Rev Dr V. J. Samkutty, along with a team of experienced and well-qualified tutors. As a team we believe in providing excellent academic training that is biblically centred, theologically reflective, culturally engaged and practically relevant.

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Key Programme Information

A Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) in Biblical and Intercultural Studies, which is validated by The Open University. The Certificate is the first part of our degree programme. Alternatively a non-validated option is available as the All Nations Certificate in Biblical and Intercultural Studies.

Many students who complete the Certificate decide to stay on to complete our Diploma or BA (Hons) degree.

The Certificate in Biblical and Intercultural Studies is aimed at those starting out in cross-cultural mission and ministry who are seeking to serve effectively wherever they live and work. It is appropriate both for those serving in church-based ministry in multicultural settings in their own countries, and those heading into mission or ministry in countries other than their own. So, if you are already serving cross-culturally, or moving into cross-cultural mission or ministry, choosing the certificate programme will equip you with the essential skills, knowledge, experience and spiritual foundations to do this effectively.     

Our flexible programme makes use of a variety of learning approaches ensuring an engaging and vibrant intercultural learning community of people from all around the world. Learning approaches make use of cutting-edge digital learning technology, live interaction with tutors, workshops, practical placements, tutorials and interactive discussion forums.

For those studying remotely, the flexibility of the programme means that classes can either be accessed live (in person or remotely), or asynchronously in the students own time. This makes it possible for those in different time zones, or those who are unable to get time off from their work and ministry (e.g. bi-vocational workers) to also study part-time with us.

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If you have any questions please contact ba@allnations.ac.uk

What Will I Study?

Our broad study programme, covering specialist topics, provides our graduates with the biblical knowledge, practical skills and personal/spiritual development they will need to move forward.

Core modules of the Certificate course:

  1. Old Testament and Mission

  2. New Testament and Mission

  3. Theology, History and Mission (with Music & Worship)

  4. Introduction to Culture and Religion

  5. Integral Mission Foundations and Practice (with Creative Evangelism)

  6. Personal and Spiritual Formation I

  7. Interpersonal Skills

  8. Skills for Mission (with Performing Arts)

  9. Practical Ministry I.

 For a full description of all these modules, please click here.

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Programme Flexibility

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Why All Nations?

We aim to help our students to grow spiritually, think critically, engage cross-culturally, and deepen their Biblical, theological, and missiological understanding for effective mission and ministry. Go wherever God leads you!
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Where Can This Lead?

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Following our studies, most students will go on some form of ministry and mission work around the world. This could include roles such as:

  • Working for and leading Church ministries

  • Teaching the Bible

  • Humanitarian work/ Community Development work

  • Helping to translate and publish Bibles

  • Creative arts ministry

  • Working for Christian mission organisations.

  • Helping to plant and develop new churches.

  • Founding or co-founding new organisations and projects.

  • Leaders of Christian mission networks

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  • International Students

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Learning support

If you have not studied for a long time, it is natural to feel a little concerned. But do not worry: throughout your time at All Nations Christian College, you will benefit from our unique blend of pastoral care and a learning support team who will help you and guide you through. If you have any questions please do get in touch.

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