OAB 204
Character Formation & Biblical Work Ethic
Office Administration with Biblical Work Ethic CertificateOffice Administration Certificate24 contact hours8 sessionsCost: No tuition. All materials are provided.
Certificate Enrollment
This course is part of the Office Administration with Biblical Work Ethic. One payment of $997 covers all 4 courses in the certificate.
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.” — Colossians 3:23
Skills get you hired; character keeps you hired and promoted. This course explores what the Bible teaches about work and forms the character employers value most: diligence, reliability, honesty, humility, excellence, healthy relationships, and perseverance. You will study biblical workers such as Joseph, Daniel, Ruth, and Lydia, apply their example to modern office life, and write a personal work ethic covenant.
Syllabus
Course Syllabus
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | OAB 204 · Character Formation & Biblical Work Ethic |
| Program | Bridge to Opportunity · Office Administration with Biblical Work Ethic Certificate |
| Contact Hours | 24 hours · 8 weekly sessions of 3 hours |
| Format | Online to start; in-person once facility clearance is granted |
| Prerequisites | BTO 104 Servant Leadership recommended. BTO 101–103 must be complete before beginning the certificate. |
| Cost | No tuition. All materials are provided. |
| Instructor | ________________________ |
| Meeting Time | ________________________ |
Course Description
Skills get you hired; character keeps you hired and promoted. This course explores what the Bible teaches about work and forms the character employers value most: diligence, reliability, honesty, humility, excellence, healthy relationships, and perseverance. You will study biblical workers such as Joseph, Daniel, Ruth, and Lydia, apply their example to modern office life, and write a personal work ethic covenant.
Faith Integration
Work was part of God's good design before the Fall (Genesis 2:15). In Christ, ordinary work becomes worship and witness. This course is the heart of the certificate: it connects every technical skill to the kind of woman God is forming you to be.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain a biblical view of work as calling, service, and worship.
- Demonstrate diligence and reliability through attendance, punctuality, and follow-through.
- Apply honesty and integrity to time, money, information, and speech at work.
- Show humility, teachability, and respect for authority while knowing workplace rights.
- Manage time and priorities with excellence and stewardship.
- Build healthy workplace relationships with grace and boundaries.
- Persevere through pressure, setbacks, and temptation, including practicing rest.
- Live out faith wisely and respectfully in a diverse workplace.
Course Materials
- This student workbook
- Bible (provided if needed)
- Pen or pencil
Weekly Schedule
| Week | Module | Assignment Due |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Biblical View of Work | My Work Story |
| 2 | Diligence and Reliability | 30-Day Reliability Challenge |
| 3 | Honesty and Integrity at Work | Integrity Case Study |
| 4 | Humility, Teachability, and Respect for Authority | New Employee Plan |
| 5 | Excellence and Stewardship of Time | Personal Time Audit |
| 6 | Relationships at Work: Grace and Boundaries | Relationship Plan |
| 7 | Perseverance: Pressure, Setbacks, and Rest | Perseverance Plan |
| 8 | Faith at Work: Living It Wisely | Final Project Submission |
How You Will Be Graded
| Component | Weight | What It Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance & Participation | 15% | Being present, prepared, and engaged in discussion and group work (Participation Rubric) |
| Reflection Journal | 15% | Eight weekly entries connecting the lesson to your life and faith (Journal Rubric) |
| Module Assignments | 25% | Eight weekly assignments (Module Assignment Rubric) |
| Module Quizzes | 10% | Eight short quizzes, each given at the start of the next session (Module 8's is given with the final exam) |
| Final Exam | 10% | Given in the last session; covers all eight modules |
| Final Project | 25% | A practical project that brings the whole course together (Final Project Rubric) |
To pass this course: earn 70% or higher overall and attend at least 80% of sessions.
Classroom Covenant
- We begin and end each session in prayer. Participation in prayer is always welcome, never required.
- What is shared in class stays in class. We protect one another's stories.
- We speak with respect, listen without interrupting, and disagree with grace.
- We come prepared, do our own work, and ask for help when we need it.
- We follow all facility rules. Safety and security come first.
- We believe the best about one another and about what God can do.
Support & Accommodations
If reading, writing, vision, hearing, or any other need makes a part of this course harder, tell your instructor privately. Materials can be read aloud, enlarged, or completed orally. Missed sessions can be made up using the module pages. If you are transferred or released, your completed work stays on record and you can finish online.
Welcome
Welcome
This course is the heart of the Office Administration certificate. Skills get you hired; character keeps you and helps you grow. This companion walks beside you with readings on the lives of faithful workers in Scripture, five devotions each week, and a Quick Guide to carry into your first job.
How to Use This Companion
- Read the weekly reading after each class session. It takes about 10 minutes.
- Reflect on the questions. These are for you; you do not have to turn them in.
- Meet with God through the five daily devotions between sessions.
- Keep the Quick Guide at the end to carry home after release.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.— Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
Course Modules
Final Project, Rubrics & Final Exam
Course Materials
Materials for this course are coming soon.