Program Overview
Understand Old Testament Bible Cannon
Hazelip School of Theology’s online certificate in Old Testament Studies provides an accessible path for individuals to improve their Bible comprehension for a variety of applications. Students gain an advanced literacy in the theological content of the Old Testament, grow in the interpretative skills for various genres in the collection, and attain a basic understanding of the ancient Hebrew language.
This online certificate is available on its own or can be applied toward our Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies programs. A certificate offers students an economical entry point to their graduate education journey.
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Graduate Bible Certificates
Hazelip School of Theology offers graduate certificates in a variety of theological disciplines to further your Christian formation and ministry skills. Each certificate can be applied to certain master’s programs (specified on each certificate’s webpage), giving you a headstart on the program curriculum.
New Testament Studies Pastoral Leadership Theological Studies
Admissions Requirements
- Application with $50 non refundable application fee
- Three letters of recommendation: one from a university administrator or professor (we do accept an additional professional or ministry recommendation in lieu of academic recommendations), one from a professional supervisor/employer and one from a church leader or minister
- Official transcripts emailed to gradadmissions [at] lipscomb.edu or mailed to Graduate Admissions (One University Park Dr., Nashville, TN 37204)
- Bachelor's degree
- Undergraduate or graduate GPA of at least 2.75
- 750-1,000-word essay discussing the applicant's religious heritage, career goals and how Hazelip School of Theology might contribute to the achievement of those pursuits
Priority deadline for Fall 2025 is July 1, 2025.
Graduate credit hours may be transferred from another ATS-accredited institution. A maximum of 12 hours will be counted toward the M.A.C.M., a maximum of 21 hours towards the M.T.S., and a maximum of 48 hours for the M.Div. degree. The director or appropriate faculty member of the graduate program will evaluate the course(s) being proposed for transfer and make a determination of suitability. No course with a grade below a “B” will be considered for transfer. No more than half of a student’s hours from a completed degree may be transferred. For transfer credit questions from non-ATS accredited institutions, please contact the director of the Hazelip School of Theology for more information.
International Students
International students are required to be proficient in written and oral English before enrolling. A score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of approximately 570 on the paper-based test, or 80 on the iBT, or an IELTS exam with an overall band score of 6.5 is the minimum accepted for admittance. For more information, see International Students admissions policy.
Courses
Old Testament Studies Certificate – 15 hrs
- GB 5933 The Christian Canon: Torah and the Former Prophets
- GB 5943 The Christian Canon: The Writings
- GB 5953 The Christian Canon: The Latter Prophets
- GB 5043 Biblical Hebrew I
- GB XXXX - OT text course elective
