Completion of the Cert. GBE requires an additional 9 courses over the GBS Certificate (24 courses in all). This program is designed to give a solid foundation for the person interested in knowing God’s Word and developing a closer walk with Him. The requirements for earning the Cert. GBS follow a structured program that is made up of a foundational core curriculum that is essential to students gaining a working knowledge of the whole Bible while recognizing the importance of its dispensational nature and distinctives. It also provides the necessary skills and tools for a lifetime of effective personal Bible study and application of its teaching in day-to-day living. In addition, it will teach the student how to effectively share Christ with the lost and encourage them to do so. The student will also be prepared to recognize and answer the challenges of cults, new age concepts, philosophy, humanistic thinking, and evolutionary teachings that they will face throughout their life. This program is of great benefit to the believer to face all issues of the day.

The following courses are included in this program:

The General Bible Student Core consists of:

   Basic Bible Doctrines I, II
   Dispensational Survey
   Apologetics
   Dispensational Theology I, II, III, IV
   Bible Exposition I, II, III, IV
   Romans
   Acts
   Daniel / Revelation
   Ephesians/Philippians/Colossians
   Hermeneutics
   Cults
   Personal Evangelism I

In addition, the General Bible Student needs to complete 5 courses from the following:

   Bible Geography and Archaeology
   Manners and Customs of the Bible
   The Tabernacle
   The Millennial Kingdom
   Bible History
   Major Prophets
   Minor Prophets
   Biblical Ethics
   Biblical Worldview
   Effective Bible Study
   Christian Education
   Christian Education II
   Bible Preservation