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WiSeekU Biblical Wisdom Keepers Program : Level 4 Certificate
The beginning of Wisdom is: get Wisdom (skillful and godly Wisdom)! [For skillful and godly Wisdom is the principal thing.] And with all you have gotten, get understanding (discernment, comprehension, and interpretation). Proverbs 4:7 AMP
The WiSeekU Biblical Wisdom Keepers Program is an extension of the Biblical Foundations Programs. Biblical Wisdom Keepers is a Bible study book club and leadership program designed to identify and train Bible-based teachers, counselors and prayer warriors. The curriculum is centered on wisdom as principally gained through the book of Proverbs. Students complete 54.5 credits beyond the Level 3 certification to graduate and receive the Biblical Wisdom Keepers Level 4 Certificate.
Level 4 Overview
- Color: Purple
- Symbol: A purple lantern
- Prerequisite: Biblical Wisdom Keepers Level 3
- Daily Proverbs: Read (at minimum) Proverbs 10 – 12 every day
- Significance: Students at this level have made a formal, public commitment to fulfill the Great Commission, including random acts of kindness and community service without expectation of payment or other instant gratification. He or she should have a record of community service, and a good report from his or her mentor. He or she should exemplify growth in spiritual and natural wisdom, character and Biblical conformity including humility and the fellowship of peace. Level 4 students signify in their wearing of the Stoll-draped cross and or purple cord that they are members of the royal priesthood in the Body of Christ.
Level 4 Daily Proverbs
Lesson ID | Daily Reading | Hrs. | Overview |
BWKLIDP | Proverbs Chapter 10 | 1 | Daily proverbs are to be read and reflected upon each day, for the duration of the level learning. Students should also journal thoughts and reflections as they are reading. The goal is to memorize the book of Proverbs by the time the student completes the 12th (highest) level of Biblical Wisdom Keepers training. “Hrs.” is the suggested daily commitment in order to accomplish the goal (e.g. 1 hour devoted to each chapter, for a total of three study hours each day, repeated every day that the student is at the current level of study. |
BWKL1DP | Proverbs Chapter 11 | 1 | |
BWKL1DP | Proverbs Chapter 12 | 1 |
Level 4 Curriculum
Biblical Wisdom Keepers: Level 4a – 17 credits
Course ID | Course Title | Cr. | Course Foundation |
WKL4001 | Paul’s Conversion and Missionary Journeys | 2 | |
WKL4002 | The Twelve Disciples | 6 | |
WKL4003 | The Proverbs of Solomon | 4 | |
WKL4004 | The Psalms of David | 1 | |
The New Testament | |||
WKL4005 | The Book of Matthew | 4 | |
5 Courses | Credits = |
17 |
Biblical Wisdom Keepers: Level 4b – 21 credits
Course ID | Course Title | Cr. | Course Foundation |
The New Testament (continued…) | |||
WKL4006 | The Book of Mark | 3 | |
WKL4007 | The Book of Luke | 3 | |
WKL4008 | The Book of John | 3 | |
WKL4009 | The Book of Acts | 4 | |
WKL4010 | The Book of Romans | 3 | |
WKL4011 | I Corinthians | 1 | |
WKL4012 | II Corinthians | 1 | |
WKL4013 | Galatians | 1 | |
WKL4014 | Ephesians | 2 | |
9 Courses | Credits = |
21 |
Biblical Wisdom Keepers: Level 4c – 16.5 credits
Course ID | Course Title | Cr. | Course Foundation |
The New Testament (continued…) | |||
WKL4015 | Philippians | 1 | |
WKL4016 | Colossians | 1 | |
WKL4017 | I Thessalonians & II Thessalonians | 1 | |
WKL4018 | I Timothy & II Timothy | 1 | |
WKL4019 | Titus | .5 | |
WKL4020 | Philemon | .5 | |
WKL4021 | Hebrews | 2 | |
WKL4022 | James | 1 | |
WKL4023 | I Peter & II Peter | 1 | |
WKL4024 | I John, II John, & III John | 2 | |
WKL4025 | Jude | .5 | |
WKL4026 | Revelation | 2 | |
WKL4027 | Intermediate Secondary Language | 3 | |
13 Courses | Credits = |
16.5 |
Course Duration & Distribution
- Ideally, Level 4 classes are taught daily, Monday – Friday.
- Taking the suggested 27-course curriculum, students are encouraged to complete the Level 1 Certification in 54 ½ weeks, or three semesters.
- Students begin in the Fall semester, completing 5 courses, for a total of 17 credits.
- Students complete 9 courses, for a total of 21 credits in the Spring semester.
- Students complete 13 courses, for a total of 16.5 credits in the Summer semester.
Degree & Recognition
- Successful students receive the Biblical Wisdom Keepers Bachelor of Science after completing the Level 4 curriculum and all its requisites.
- Level 4 Graduates receive an exclusive Purple Stolled Cross patch, lapel pin, charm (necklace or bracelet), or other symbolic recognition (different graduating classes may receive different recognition at the Dean’s discretion).
- Graduates may purchase exclusive, Purple Stolled Cross apparel and other paraphernalia at a discounted rate from the official WiSeekU store.