Courses

These are the course descriptions that have been offered, will be offered and are currently being taught at Faith Bible Institute.

 

Bible and Theology

Biblical Doctrines

Biblical Beliefs presents foundational Bible doctrines in a popular, easy-to-understand format. Covered in the course are creation and the fall of man, faith and regeneration, justification and adoption, prayer and worship, angels, Satan, resurrection and judgment, and the church.

NT Survey

New Testament Survey brings unity and chronological sequence to New Testament study by weaving the contents of the books around a central theme-the person of Christ. Divisions are the synoptic Gospels, the Gospel of John, the Book of Acts, the Pauline Epistles in chronological order, the General Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.  (Prerequisite to Ordination)

        OT Survey

Old Testament Survey explores the exciting times of ancient Israel. It includes topics such as the patriarchs, Israel’s trek to the Promised Land, David’s reign, Solomon’s kingdom, the kingdom of Judah, the exile, and the return from captivity.  It probes the message of the books of poetry and prophecy, which gives insight into God's dealings with His people. This course relates the great writings of the prophets to us today. It is in chronological sequence to avoid duplication of historical background information. (Prerequisite to Ordination)

       Bible Study Methods

You and Your Bible holds that believers should be well informed about the Word of God. This course presents the inspiration and authorship of the Bible, how it was preserved, why we believe it, how we deal with its problems and critics, the role of archaeology, and ways to study the Bible more effectively

              

Ministry Skills

      

          Pastoral Counseling

Pastoral Counseling  - There is a great need for Biblical counseling.  This class gives a simple outline of counseling techniques in all areas of counseling.  Later classes give special emphasis on Marriage/divorce, death/grief, financial and substance abuse counseling.

          Music Theory and Worship

Understanding Music & Worship is written with the layperson in mind and focuses on the important role of these two elements in the life of the church. It provides a historical overview of music and worship, biblical foundations for both, and practical instruction on how to renew both within the local church.

 

                Outreach Skills

          World Religions

In a world where multiple "truths" abound, Christians need to be on their guard to avoid being deceived by other ways of looking at the world that directly oppose Christ and His Word. To be prepared, they must be well informed of these other worldviews and how they differ from Christianity.

          No Doubt

No Doubt Aside from personal faith in God, is there any evidence to substantiate the claims of Christianity?  It will take you step-by-step through the well-documented evidence. Whether a skeptic or a believer, this course will help you reach a verdict - that could very well change your life!

Leadership Skills

          Manual Course

This is a critical study of the Constitution and By Laws of the Christian Baptist Churches.  All applicants for ordination must take this course.  (Prerequisite to Ordination)

           Church Leadership & Church Government

This course takes those that have leadership responsibilities and shows them how government was preformed in the earlier Christian Church. (Prerequisite to Ordination)

          

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