The Institute of Biblical Studies (IBS) is sponsored by Search The Scriptures, Inc. as a continuing education opportunity for those individuals who desire a Certificate of Biblical Studies. The Certificate of Biblical Studies combines core and elective areas of study to provide a breadth of exposure to the areas of study prescribed. The course of study will include nine (9) required and one (1) elective area of study. These ten (10) areas of study will compose the IBS Certificate of Biblical Studies and will total thirty-one (31) credit hours. The Certificate may be ideal for laypersons desiring some seminary study, missionaries required to complete a course of Bible/theological education prior to their service, or persons who desire to experience seminary to clarify their ministry calling.

IBS applicants who desire a Certificate of Biblical Studies must:

• Must complete all of the lectures (on campus or by cassette tape/CD/DVD) and note taking outlines
• Complete required assignments (external reading or written summaries) from each area of study
• Complete and pass each area of study's Final Examination
• Complete the one (1) elective requirement

The following requirements must be met to complete the Certificate of Biblical Studies:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the content of the English Bible
• Complete all nine (9) required areas of study and one (1) elective with a passing grade of 70% or better
• Read all assigned external material

1. Angelology
   Consists of lessons ANG001 - ANG016
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2. Anthropology
   Consists of lessons ANT001 - ANT007
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3. Christology
   Consists of lessons CHR001 - CHR009
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4. Ecclesiology
   Consists of lessons ECL001 - ECL010
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5. Eschatology
   Consists of lessons END001 - END044
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6. Soteriology
   Consists of lessons SOT001 - SOT016
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7. Bibliology
   Consists of lessons
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8. Old Testament Survey
   
   
9. New Testament Survey
   
   
10. Elective: (Theology Of Money, How To Give Away Your Faith, or Spiritual Gifts)
    
    Total Hours (with elective): 31

• Specified areas of study will require reading outside of Holy Scripture
• The attendance requirement is strictly on the honor system
• Cassette Tapes, CDs and DVDs are available for purchase from Search The Scriptures at the Community Bible Church office, calling the STS toll-free number at 1-877-STS-7478, or by ordering from the website at searchthescriptures.org
• All written submitted assignments will be typed and double spaced.
• All assignments requiring submission will be sent to the IBS Administrator (Attn: Dale Stewart)