The TESL program offers another career path as well. Although many nations will not grant visa to missionaries and evangelists, those same countries eagerly open their borders for TESL instructors. This program does not meet the requirements for a teaching certificate. It is offered both in residence and through the Summer Institute program. This program is designed for those wishing to attain public school licensure.
Study is concentrated in philosophy, theory, and the practice of teaching.
Additional courses may need to be taken on the undergraduate level to fulfill certification requirements. This program is designed to inform the student of the broad spectrum of hermeneutical and exegetical perspectives, tools, and methods used to interpret the Bible responsibly and perceptively. Students acquire a working knowledge of Biblical Greek and Hebrew. This program enables students to develop their linguistic abilities as they enhance their biblical language skills and acquire proficiency in cognate languages for biblical literature. A variety of Semitic languages are offered in the program.