Biblical Preaching Certification

Credit Hours: 12

Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Provides exposure to the Homiletical process of developing biblical messages. It is designed for individuals who desire to develop their preaching skills for service in church settings.

Courses Needed to Complete Certificate:

  • BTH460 Biblical Hermeneutics
  • BPA370 Homiletics
  • BPA442 Preaching 101
  • BPA360 Ethics and Excellence

Days & Times Of Classes

Classes for this program are offered during the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms for both Undergraduate and Graduate students.

Classes typically meet weekly through each term on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm and 8:10 pm to 9:40 pm. 

Please refer to the Academic Calendar for exceptions related to the observance of holidays.

Academic Requirements

All degrees are earned through students meeting the expected course requirements.  The trimester hours required to earn our degrees may be earned through a combination of studies offered at GHBC and the credit we allow for our religious training and religious life work experience.

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Academic Calendar

Fall 2025-2026

  • Enrollment/Registration: July 21st-August 1st
  • Late Registration: August 11th-August 15th
  • Term: August 19th-November 21st
  • Classes Begin: August 19th & August 21st
  • Last Day to Add/Drop a Class: September 5th
  • Last Day to Withdraw with “VWD”: September 12th
  • School Office Closings (Holiday Observation): September 1st & November 27-28

  • Enrollment/Registration: November 3rd-November 28th
  • Late Registration: December 8th-December 12th
  • Term: December 2nd-March 19th, 2026
  • Classes Begin: December 2nd & December 4th
  • Last Day to Add/Drop a Class: December 19th
  • Last Day to Withdraw with “VWD”: December 26th
  • School Office Closings (Holiday Observation): December 22, 2025-January 2, 2026

Spring 2025-2026

  • Enrollment/Registration: March 2nd-March 20th
  • Late Registration: March 23rd-March 27th
  • Term: March 31st-July 2nd
  • Classes Begin: March 31st & April 2nd
  • Last Day to Add/Drop a Class: April 10th
  • Last Day to Withdraw with “VWD”: April 17th
  • School Office Closings (Holiday Observation): May 25th & July 3rd

  • Enrollment/Registration: June 15th-July 3rd
  • Term: July 16-August 6th
  • Classes Begin: July 16th
  • School Office Closings (Holiday Observation): July 3rd