Biblical Women's Institute
The Biblical Women's Institute (BWI) is designed for women who are preparing for Christian service in their homes as well as through local churches or other ministry settings. BWI offers non-degree programs comprised of courses that are both practical and personally enriching. All women are invited to enroll. There are no prerequisites to enter the program. A majority of women in the program are seminary wives, but other women are encouraged to take courses as well. Also, we have developed a program for women who are planning to serve overseas alongside their husbands who are in the International Church Planting degree.
There are 4 levels of certification within the Biblical Women’s Institute (BWI):
- Certificate in Women’s Studies – 7 BWI courses
- Advanced Certificate in Women’s Studies – 10 BWI courses
- Diploma in Women’s Studies – 13 BWI courses
- Diploma in Women’s Studies with International Missions – 14 BWI courses
General Information
- Courses are held in 7 week terms on either Tuesday or Thursday nights or 2 day weekend intensives
- Term 1 and Term 2 are in the Fall Semester (August – December), and Term 3 and Term 4 are in the Spring Semester (January – May)
- The cost is $10 per course
- Childcare is available on a first-come, first-serve basis at a nominal cost to students whose husbands are in class or working during class time. You will have the opportunity to register children for childcare at the time you register for classes. Children must be re-registered at the start of each term. Registration forms are due no later than one week before the start of each term. In the fall semester, exceptions are made for new students and spaces are held for new students' children. NOTE: Childcare is not available for all classes. Please refer to the registration form for specifics regarding childcare availability.
Class Registration
Once you have your student number, you can register for courses and childcare. Download the Class Registration Form or the Childcare Registration Form.
If you have other questions about the Biblical Woman’s Institute, contact the Women’s Life Office at womenslife@sebts.edu or (919) 761-2340.
