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)