Core Certificate Program
NYSB’s 3-year Core Certificate program is a foundational curriculum of 24 courses that provides a systematic and progressive plan of study. New students are encouraged to register for the Preliminary Certificate courses. This 3-year certificate curriculum provides courses in Bible study methods, Bible survey, theological basics, and Christian living that will form a firm foundation for further studies at NYSB.
Preliminary Certificate (1st Year)
- 101A How to Study the Bible I
- 101B How to Study the Bible II
- 121A Old Testament Survey: Law
- 121B Old Testament Survey: History
- 121C Old Testament Survey: Poetry
- 121D Old Testament Survey: Prophecy
- 165A New Testament Survey: Gospels and Acts
- 165B New Testament Survey: Romans - Revelation
Intermediate Certificate (2nd Year)
- 102 Advanced Bible Study Methods
- 200 Introduction to Theology
- 201 Basic Christianity
- 210 God and the Bible
- 220 Humanity and Sin
- 230 Christ and Salvation
- 305 Sharing Your Faith/Using Your Gifts
- Evangelism elective
Advanced Certificate (3rd Year)
- Bible elective
- 240 The Holy Spirit and the Church
- 250 Angels and the End of the Age
- 260A Worldview Apologetics: Defending the Faith
- 300 Ministry of the Local Church
- 302 What Should the Church Look Like?
- Ministry elective
- Elective (from Bible, Theology, or Ministry)