Certificates and Diplomas in Women’s Studies The following certificates and diplomas are offered through the Biblical Women’s Institute: Certificate in Women’s Studies Advanced Certificate in Women’s Studies Diploma in Women’s Studies Certificate in Women’s Studies with International Missions
9 classes 12 classes 15 classes 8 classes
The Biblical Women’s Institute (BWI) is designed for women who are preparing for Christian service in their homes as well as through local churches or other ministry settings. BWI includes credit-only programs which offer courses that are both practical and personally enriching. All women are invited to enroll. There are no prerequisites to enter the program. A majority of women in the program are seminary wives, but lay women are encouraged to take courses as well. BWI also offers a program for women who are planning to serve overseas alongside their husbands who are in the International Church Planting degree. The Women’s Life Office may be reached by email at womenslife@sebts.edu or by phone at (919) 761-2340 for more information on the Biblical Women’s Institute.
Application and Logistics Applications are available through the Women’s Life Office (Ledford Center) or online at www.sebts.edu. There are no academic prerequisites to the program. The cost is $25 per course. In addition to course fees, some courses require a book(s). Childcare is available to students whose husbands are in class or working during class time. Childcare will not be offered for some classes as indicated on registration forms. Class schedules are available in the Registrar’s Office and on the Women’s Life website at www.sebts.edu/academics/bwi/default.aspx. Classes are offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-9pm. Weekend Intensives are offered over two weekends, where the class will meet Saturday 8am to 5pm. Child care is available for Thursday evenings classes only. Reservation forms for child care are made through the Women’s Life Office or on the website: www.sebts.edu/academics/bwi/default.aspx.
Certificate in Women’s Studies Requirements To qualify for the Certificate in Women’s Studies, students must complete seven BWI classes—five required classes and two electives. The certificate can be earned within two years if the student enrolls in one class each term.
Biblical Foundations for the Minister’s Wife Christian Doctrine Biblical Theology of Womanhood Old Testament Survey 1 Old Testament Survey 2 New Testament Survey 1 New Testament Survey 2 Electives (1 Unit each)
Total Hours—Certificate
1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 2 units
9 classes
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