Bayside U

Certificate in Biblical Studies

READY TO GO DEEPER?

Discover Bayside U—seminary-level Bible courses designed for every believer. Whether you’re new to theology or ready to grow deeper, this certificate program will help you understand your faith, strengthen your walk, and share it with confidence.

✅ Choose 3 five-week courses over the next year
✅ Earn a Bayside U Certificate in Biblical Studies
✅ Learn from dynamic instructors and trusted pastors
✅ Classes are clear, engaging, and rooted in Scripture
✅ No prior experience needed—just a hunger to grow

When are the classes?
Classes are offered currently on Tuesdays from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. We will expand to other days in the future.

Is there homework?
There is no required homework. To earn the certificate, you must simply be present at 4 out 5 classes. We give recommended reading for further study.

Format
Each class is five weeks long.

What is the cost?
Each course costs $300. Your tuition includes all materials for the class and goes towards supporting Thrive College, a discipleship program at Bayside that raises the next generation of Christian leaders.

What does the cost cover?
The cost covers all materials, and the remainder goes directly towards Bayside’s mission to raise the next generation of Christian leaders through Thrive College.

What are the requirements?

For the class to count towards your certificate, you must be present at 4 out of the 5 classes. We will give recommended reading, but no homework is required. These courses are constructed to provide maximum flexibility while delivering a high level of content.

What courses do you teach?

Each of these courses will be offered in the next year and count towards your certificate in Biblical Studies. Only three courses are required to earn your certificate, and you can choose which courses to enroll in.

• Essential Christian Beliefs: Intro to Theology
• How to Study the Bible: Intro to Hermeneutics
• Spiritual Formation
• Survey of the Old Testament
• Survey of the New Testament
• Biblical Worldview
• Faith with Reason: Intro to Apologetics
• Spiritual Formation: The Rhythms of Discipleship