2025-2026 On-Campus Undergraduate Catalog

Concentrated Bible Certificate (CBC)

Credential:  Certificate

Major: Biblical Studies

Program Director:  Dr. Tony Shetter

Location: Lancaster

Program Mission Statement: The CBC graduate will learn the principles of studying the Bible and be exposed to a broad range of Bible and theology within one year of study at Lancaster Bible College.

Program Description: The CBC program is designed to expose students to a full range of Bible and theology courses in one year of concentrated study.

 

Bible & Theology Courses

BTH 101Foundations for Biblical and Theological Studies

3

BIB 103Creation & Covenants: OT I

3

BIB 104Israel's Life & Literature: OT II

3

THE 223Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall

3

THE 224Christian Narrative II: Redemption & Consummation

3

BIB 203Life of Christ: NT I

3

BIB 204Early Church: NT II

3

Bible Elective - BOT or BNT

3

THE Elective 300 or 400 level

3

THE 320Christianity and Culture

3

Total Credit Hours: 30

Program Director: Tony Shetter, PhD

 Dr. Tony Shetter has been teaching bible courses at the graduate and undergraduate level for over ten years. He enjoys teaching the Bible, especially the Old Testament, in its literary and historical context, while making it relevant for today. He is an alumnus of Lancaster Bible College and holds two degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary—a ThM in Academic Ministries, and a PhD in Old Testament Studies. Prior to coming to Lancaster Bible College, he served as associate pastor at Ethnos Bible Church for ten years. Tony is married to Michelle, also a graduate of DTS. Together, they enjoy doing various kinds of creative ministries.

Faculty:

Dan Carver, PhD
Mark Farnham, PhD
Douglas Finkbeiner, PhD
Gordon Gregory, ThD
Sam Harbin, DMin
Joseph Kim, PhD
Tim Nicholls, PhD
Tony Shetter, PhD