Academics 

Program Choices for BWI

Southeastern's Biblical Woman's Institute offers four programs, each designed to meet a different need among women preparing for ministry.

Certificate in Women's Studies | Advanced Certificate in Women's Studies  |  Diploma in Women's Studies  | Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Diploma in International Missions

Certificate in Women’s Studies

To qualify for the Certificate in Women’s Studies, students must complete seven classes. Five classes are from the required courses while the remaining two classes are electives. The certificate can be earned within two years if the student enrolls in one class each term.

Courses are offered in seven week terms: Term 1 and Term 2 (August - December), and Term 3 and Term 4 (January - May).

Required Courses

MIN3631/    Biblical Foundations for the Minister’s Wife
PMN5631
WST0130    Christian Doctrine
WST0250    Biblical Theology of Womanhood
WST0110    Old Testament Survey
WST0120    New Testament Survey

Sample Course Schedule

Year One
Fall Semester
Term 1 and Term 2: Biblical Foundations for the Minister’s Wife
Spring Semester
Term 3: Old Testament Survey
Term 4: New Testament Survey

Year Two
Fall Semester
Term 1: Biblical Theology of Womanhood
Term 2: Elective
Spring Semester
Term 3: Elective
Term 4: Christian Doctrine

A 3 hour course taken in the Seminary or College may be substituted for 2 BWI elective classes if approved by the Director of Women’s Life. Students may complete Certificate in less than two years if more than one class is taken per term.
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Advanced Certificate in Women’s Studies

To qualify for the Advanced Certificate in Women’s Studies, students must complete ten BWI classes. Seven classes are from the required courses while the remaining three classes are electives. The advanced certificate can be earned within three years if the student enrolls in one class each term.

Courses are offered in seven week terms: Term 1 and Term 2 (August - December), and Term 3 and Term 4 (January - May).

Required Courses

MIN3631/    Biblical Foundations for the Minister’s Wife
PMN5631
WST0130    Christian Doctrine
WST0250    Biblical Theology of Womanhood
WST0110    Old Testament Survey
WST0120    New Testament Survey
WST0160    Ministering to Women in the Local Church
WST0140    Church History

Sample Course Schedule

Year One
Fall Semester
Term 1 and Term 2: Biblical Foundations for the Minister’s Wife
Spring Semester
Term 3: Old Testament Survey
Term 4: New Testament Survey

Year Two
Fall Semester
Term 1: Biblical Theology of Womanhood
Term 2: Elective
Spring Semester
Term 3: Elective
Term 4: Christian Doctrine

Year Three
Fall Semester
Term 1: Church History
Term 2: Elective
Spring Semester
Term 3: Min to Women in the Local Church

A 3 hour course taken in the Seminary or College may be substituted for 2 BWI elective classes if approved by the Director of Women’s Life. Students may complete Advanced Certificate in less than three years if more than one class is taken per term.
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Diploma in Women’s Studies
To qualify for the Diploma in Women’s Studies, students must complete thirteen BWI classes. Eight classes are from the required courses while the remaining five classes are electives.

Courses are offered in seven week terms: Term 1 and Term 2 (August - December), and Term 3 and Term 4 (January - May).

Required Courses

MIN3631/    Biblical Foundations for the Minister’s Wife
PMN5631
WST0130    Christian Doctrine
WST0250    Biblical Theology of Womanhood
WST0110    Old Testament Survey
WST0120    New Testament Survey
WST0160    Ministering to Women in the Local Church
WST0140    Church History
WST0150    Baptist History & Identity

Sample Course Schedule

Year One
Fall Semester
Term 1 and Term 2: Biblical Foundations for the Minister’s Wife
Spring Semester
Term 3: Old Testament Survey
Term 4: New Testament Survey

Year Two
Fall Semester
Term 1: Biblical Theology of Womanhood
Term 2: Baptist History & Identity; Elective
Spring Semester
Term 3: Elective
Term 4: Christian Doctrine; Elective
   
Year Three
Fall Semester
Term 1: Church History
Term 2: Elective
Spring Semester
Term 3: Min to Women in the Local Church
Term 4: Elective

A 3 hour course taken in the Seminary or College may be substituted for 2 BWI elective classes if approved by the Director of Women’s Life.
Students may complete the Diploma in Women’s Studies in less than three years if more than one class is taken per term.
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Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Diploma in International Missions

The Certificate in Women's Studies in International Missions will include seven courses, with six required courses and one elective course.

WST 0110 Old Testament Survey
WST 0120 New Testament Survey
WST 0240 Preparing for Missions
WST 0230 Women & Evangelism
WST 0270 Introduction to Missions or Church Planting I
WST 0130 Christian Doctrine
One Elective Course

The Advanced Certificate in Women's Studies with International Missions will include ten courses, with nine required courses and one elective course.

WST 0110 Old Testament Survey
WST 0120 New Testament Survey
WST 0400 Church Planting I
WST 0410 Church Planting II
WST 0130 Christian Doctrine
WST 0250 Biblical Theology of Womanhood
WST 0230 Women & Evangelism
WST 0270 Introduction to Missions
WST 0240 Preparing for Missions
One Elective Course

The Diploma in Women's Studies with International Missions will include thirteen courses, with twelve required courses and one elective course.

WST 0110 Old Testament Survey
WST 0120 New Testament Survey
WST 0400 Church Planting I or
WST 0410 Church Planting II
WST 0130 Christian Doctrine
WST 0250 Biblical Theology of Womanhood
WST 0240 Preparing for Missions
WST 0270 Introduction to Missions
WST 0320 Spiritual Disciplines
WST 0230 Women & Evangelism
WST 0260 Family Life
Linguistics
Contextualization and Culture
One Elective Course

**Please note that these classes do not count towards the IMB requirements for spouses. If you have any questions regarding requirements for spouses please contact Alan Garnett (agarnett@imb.org).