Introducing a new member benefit: Missio Nexus Bible Certificate Program
Institute Track
Missio Nexus members prepare their staff in many different ways. For a significant number of member churches and agencies, Bible requirements are a part of this preparation. Missio Nexus has partnered with BibleMesh to create a new certificate program designed to meet the requirements for theological preparation. Whether your ministry is focused on church planting, discipleship, or evangelism, these courses will give you a foundation for ministry.
What This Program Offers
- Six courses focused on basic theological preparation (details below)
- 1-on-1 Academic Tutor support
- Official course syllabus
- Access to ebook library
- Certified grade transcript and Missio Nexus Certificate
- All Missio Nexus students are provided free access to a selected ebook library and a $100 discount toward the final course payment (members only)
BibleMesh offers a unique pricing structure designed to motivate students to move through the coursework in a reasonable amount of time (details below)
Courses In This Track
BIB525 – How to Read the Bible
This course, featuring professors and authors Douglas Stuart and Mark Strauss, covers everything from translation concerns to different genres of biblical writing. In clear, simple language, sessions help learners accurately understand the different parts of the Bible and their implications for both ancient audiences and humanity today, so you can uncover the inexhaustible worth that is in God’s Word.
3 credits / 2-3 months
BIB505 – The Biblical Story Course: Old Testament
This course is an introduction to the Old Testament using the first half of BibleMesh’s Biblical Story curriculum. The Biblical Story Course is a complete Bible overview presenting the record of God’s redemptive acts as a single story from Genesis to Revelation with overview teaching videos by Dr. Timothy Keller.
3 credits / 2-3 months
BIB510 – The Biblical Story Course: New Testament
This course is an introduction to the New Testament using the second half of BibleMesh’s Biblical Story curriculum. The Biblical Story Course is a complete Bible overview presenting the record of God’s redemptive acts as a single story from Genesis to Revelation with overview teaching videos by Dr. Timothy Keller.
3 credits / 2-3 months
TH603 – What Christians Ought to Believe
Bringing together theological commentary, tips for application, and memorable illustrations, the What Christians Ought to Believe course teaches you the basic tenets of the Christian faith using the Apostle’s Creed as the entryway. After first emphasizing the importance of creeds for the formation of the Christian faith, lessons introduce core beliefs about the Father, the Son, the Spirit, the Church, and the end times.
3 credits / 2-3 months
Electives
(Select Two of the Following)
THS630 – Know the Creeds and Councils
THS615 – Moral Choices: Intro to Christian Ethics
THS710 – The Triune God
THS715 – Why We Trust the Bible
THS730 – God’s Word Alone
PTH505 – Organic Outreach: Intro to Evangelism
PTH705 – A Theology of Biblical Counseling
6 credits / 4-6 months
Costs
Students enroll in the BibleMesh Institute on a subscription basis. The monthly cost for each BibleMesh Institute course is $225 per month. The length of time to complete a course varies depending on each student’s situation, but averages 3 months for dedicated students.