Graduate Certificate in Catholic Biblical Studies

Graduate Certificate in Catholic Biblical Studies (GCCBS)

“This sacred tradition, therefore, and Sacred Scripture of both the Old and New Testaments are like a mirror in which the pilgrim Church on earth looks at God, from whom she has received everything, until she is brought finally to see Him as He is, face to face.” – Dei Verbum 7

The Graduate Certificate in Catholic Biblical Studies (GCCBS) provides a dynamic, introductory formation in the study of sacred scripture, with a focus on God’s revelation in history through the written word and the unity of God’s plan of salvation.

The GCCBS is well-designed for those who seek knowledge of sacred scripture to teach theology/religious studies in Catholic schools, to catechize on a paid or volunteer basis in parish communities, or to enrich one’s own engagement of Scripture for a more profound and well-formed witness to the world.

The GCCBS is comprised of five courses (15 credit hours) and can be attended live from anywhere in the country or the world, or asynchronously (for those in difficult time zones or who have conflicting work schedules).

The 3 required courses are:

• A205- Introduction to Catholic Biblical Studies
• A202- Introduction to the Old Testament
• A203- Introduction to the New Testament

There is flexibility concerning the 2 approved elective requirement; any of the following courses could serve as the electives, though other courses may full the requirement as well (subject to the approval of the Program Director):

• A327 - Biblical Wisdom Literature
• A391 - Johannine Literature
• A301 - Pauline and Deutero-Pauline Writings
• A/C392 - The Book of Revelation and the Catholic Eschatological Imagination
• A/C325 - The Song of Songs and Mystical Commentary