Certificate in Biblical Preaching—On Campus

Student LifeStudent Support

Learn How to Impact Lives for Christ as You Effectively Preach God’s Word

Discover how to prepare and deliver compelling, inspiring, transformative sermons grounded in God’s Word when you earn your Graduate Certificate in Biblical Preaching. Whether you are a pastor, teacher, evangelist, Christian speaker, or ministry leader, this certificate program will teach you time-tested preaching skills and fundamentals.

Designed for university and Bible college graduates, this 21-credit program provides you with outstanding instruction from expert faculty who have years of experience in pastoral and preaching roles with churches and ministries around the US.

Core Classes

  • Hermeneutics
  • Communication of Biblical Truth
  • Advanced Homiletics
  • Theology and Preaching

Program Electives

  • Preaching Narrative and Parabolic Literature
  • The History, Theology, and Methodology of African American Preaching
  • Preaching Poetic and Prophetic Literature
  • Contextualized Preaching
  • Church and Culture
  • Issues and Trends in African American Churches
  • Contributions of Leading Pastors in African American Churches

This program is also offered online

Program Plan (pdf)

Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

As you study, you will learn to:
Prepare expository messages from multiple genres of Scripture.
Formulate a philosophy of preaching that integrates theology, hermeneutics, and cultural perspectives.
Deliver creative, relevant, and engaging messages for an array of audiences and settings.

Life at Moody Theological Seminary

In addition to courses, MTS offers an array of events and activities for student participation outside of the classroom on our Chicago and Michigan campuses:

  • Commuter and off-campus life
  • Spiritual enrichment Chicago: chapels, conferences, and more
  • Spiritual enrichment Michigan: chapels, prayer, and more
  • International student support
  • Library services

Learn More about Life at Moody Theological Seminary in Chicago
Learn More about Life at Moody Theological Seminary in Michigan 

Moody Theological Seminary students talking to a professor in the plaza

Meet Our Faculty

Our professors are dedicated practitioners who are here to instruct, train, mentor, and support you throughout your time in their classes.
J. Brian Tucker
Teaching
Michigan
View Profile

Student Support

Find information about tuition costs, financial aid, and scholarships, as well as what it takes to apply and more.
Graduate Admissions
View admissions requirements and the application process for Moody Theological Seminary's campuses, whether in Chicago or Michigan.
Graduate Admissions
Graduate Tuition and Financial Aid
Explore tuition costs, fees, and financial aid options for Moody Theological Seminary. Learn about scholarships, payment plans, and veteran benefits.
Graduate Tuition and Financial Aid
Graduate Student Services
Access all key student services for Moody Theological Seminary graduate students: Academic Records, Financial Aid, Counseling, Career Services, and more.
Graduate Student Services

Apply NowRequest Information