Why Earn a Microcredential in Reading the Bible Missionally?
This microcredential equips believers to read both the Old and New Testaments through the unifying lens of the missio Dei—God’s eternal mission to redeem all nations and renew creation. Participants discover that mission is not a New Testament innovation but the heartbeat of the entire Hebrew Bible, revealing God’s redemptive plan for every people from Genesis to Malachi. In the New Testament, students learn that these documents were birthed in mission, not merely about mission, fostering a rich, theological, non-anthropocentric hermeneutic.
The benefit: participants gain essential skills for missional Bible interpretation, overcome the common neglect of Old Testament mission themes, and align their lives and ministries with God’s prior, cosmic mission rather than human-centered efforts. Ideal for Christian leaders, pastors, missionaries, and everyday disciples, this training transforms Scripture reading, preaching, and outreach by rooting them deeply in the missio Dei—empowering authentic participation in what God is already doing to bring salvation, justice, and restoration to the world.
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
Department of Biblical Studies
ONLINE
Delivery
2 TERMS
4 Months Time to Complete
6 CREDITS
Stackable
$1,770 (a)
$1,770 (u)
$2,370 (g)
Estimated Tuition *
Skills covered
| Learn to Interpret Missionally | View Cosmic Redemption |
| Trace Missio Dei | Identify Old Testament Mission |
| Identify Missional Texts | Gain Deeper Understanding |
| See Unified Biblical Story | Integrate Cosmic Justice |
| Link God's Redemptive Story | Link Biblical Story to Present Day |
| Counter Proof-texting | Align Your Purpose with God's Mission |
| See Mission Contexts | Join God's Mission in the World |
| Understand Passages Missionally |
Microcredential course requirements - 6 credit hours
Associate Microcredential
BIB1100EN - Exploring the Old Testament Missionally
BIB1110EN - Exploring the New Testament Missionally
Undergraduate Microcredential
BIB3000EN - Reading the Old Testament Missionally
BIB1110EN - Reading the New Testament Missionally
Graduate Microcredential
BIB5000EN - Reading the Old Testament Missionally
BIB5010EN - Reading the New Testament Missionally
Ready to Enroll?
Point of Contact:
Dr. Curt Watke
Dean, School of Theological Studies
sts@admin.missional.university
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success. See below for just some of the stackable opportunities.
The power of microcredentials from your online Missional campus
Missional University's microcredentials are raising the bar nationally and internationally for high-quality, Christian, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of Missional's microcredentials are designed to be:
| STACKABLE HIERARCHY OF AWARDS | |
| EDUCATIONAL LEVEL | PROGRAMS |
| Doctoral Degree | Missional Hermeneutics |
| Master (Advanced) | Missional Interpretation |
| Master of Divinity Degree | Biblical Studies |
| Master Degree | Biblical Studies |
| Graduate Certificate | Biblical Mission |
| Graduate Microcredential | Reading the Bible Missionally |
| Bachelor 2 + 2 | Biblical Studies |
| Bachelor Completion | Biblical Studies |
| Undergraduate Certificate | Biblical Mission |
| Undergraduate Microcredential | Reading the Bible Missionally |
| Associate Degree | Biblical Studies |
| Associate Certificate | Fundamentals of Biblical Studies |
| Associate Microcredential | Exploring the Bible Missionally |
| Pre-University | Pre-Biblical Studies |
The power of microcredentials from your online Missional campus
Missional University's microcredentials are raising the bar nationally and internationally for high-quality, Christian, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of Missional's microcredentials are designed to be:
High Quality
Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval of Missional University microcredentials.
Stackable
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other credentials.
In-demand
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging missional needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Portable
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
*Estimated tuition
The estimated tuition shown above reflects Tier 1 rates (which is the top 25% of countries according to the Human Development Index). Tuition can vary based upon country of residency, full- or part-time attendance, and whether the courses/modules are dual enrollment, associate (a), undergraduate (u) or graduate (g). Additional costs include fees and books, although where possible, professors use open access book and journal article resources. For additional information concerning fees consult the Tuition and Fees page. Some available scholarship funding for eligible students may also apply. For information on possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our Global Tier Tuition page and our Sponsorship page. As a religious institution, Missional University does not participate in Title IV of the United States Federal Student Aid program.
