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BIBLE STUDIES

Biblical Studies Certificate Program

(19 Credit Hours)

 

Required Core: 10 credit hours
DBIB 110 Old Testament Survey                  3 credit hours
DBIB 120 New Testament Survey                3 credit hours
DBIB 400 Hermeneutics                                3 credit hours
DBIB 320 Ministry Practicum                        1 credit hour

 

Electives: 9 credit hours
DBIB 362 Life of Christ                                  3 credit hours
DBIB 364 Life and Teachings of Paul          3 credit hours
DBIB 374 Romans: Your path to Victory     3 credit hours

 

BIBLE REQUIRED
DBIB 110 Old Testament Survey
A historical survey of the Old Testament. Special attention will be given to the cultural background, to the theological and contextual perspectives, and to the practical application of major Old Testament themes.


DBIB 120 New Testament Survey
An examination of the New Testament and of the historical, social, economic and religious background out of which Christianity arose.


DBIB 400 Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics)
A study of problems and methods of Biblicalinterpre-tation, including the factors of presuppositions, grammar, literary and historical context, and the appropriate handling of the various kinds of literature found in the Bible.

 

BIBLE ELECTIVES
DBIB 362 Life of Christ
A study of the teachings of Jesus Christ as pre-sented in the Gospels and early Christian litera-ture.


DBIB 364 Life and Teachings of Paul
A study of the life and teachings of Apostle Paul as recorded in the Book of Acts and the Pauline epistles. Special attention is given to the begin-nings and growth of the church.


DBIB 374 Romans: Your Path to Victory
A basic study surveying the great truths found in Paul’s letter to the Romans. Key passages are dealt with in great detail. Particular attention is given to the major doctrinal and exhortative sections of the book with an application to Christian faith and practice.

Bible Studies

CHRISTIAN CAREGIVING CERTIFICATE

(19 credit hours total)

 

Required Core: 10 credit hours
DPRM 301 Introduction to Christian Caregiving         3 credit hours
DPRM 312 Faith and Human Development                 3 credit hours
DPRM 317 Principles of Biblical Counseling                3 credit hours
DPRM 320 Ministry Practicum 1 credit hours


Electives: 9 credit hours
DPRM 405 Crisis Intervention                                        3 credit hours
DPRM 418 Marriage and Family                                    3 credit hours
DPRM 429 Intro to Codependency Counseling           3 credit hours
DPRM 449 Spiritual Issues in Substance Abuse          3 credit hours


CHRISTIAN CAREGIVING TRACK (REQUIRED)
DPRM 301 Introduction to Christian Caregiving
A study designed to examine the “caring” aspect of the Christian life from theoretical, theological, and practical perspectives. The integration of the theoretical and theological perspectives with practical experiences is implemented and evaluated.


DPRM 312 Faith and Human Development
A study of “whole-person” development and a wide range of practical Christian ministry in the local church context. Includes physical, intellectual, social, moral, and faith development for all ages.


DPRM 317 Principles of Biblical Counseling
An introduction to basic concepts and procedures of Biblical counseling. Its purpose is to acquaint the student with a biblically oriented approach to people helping. The knowledge and skills gained may then be integrated into the student’s personal counseling style.


CHRISTIAN CAREGIVING TRACK (ELECTIVES)
DPRM 405 Crisis Intervention
A study to acquaint the student with the nature and dynamics of crisis situations. Emphasis is placed upon intervention principles and procedures in the context of situational crises. The approach includes the concept of training laymenforbasis crisis intervention.


DPRM 418 Marriage and Family
A study to explore the dynamics of family relationships, particularly from the viewpoint of family counseling and therapy. The course focuses on knowledge and skills such as the theology of marriage and the family, problems of divorce, and remarriage, courtship and mate selection, and the theory and technique of family therapy.


DPRM 429 Introduction to Codependency Counseling
The theological, ethical, moral, medical, and practical considerations important in counseling those who are chemically dependent and those who are codependent.


DPRM 449 Spiritual Issues in Substance Abuse
Mostself help programs refer to a higher power. This course identifies the spiritual issues associated with seeking a higher power from a uniquely Christian perspective.

Christian Caregiving

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

(19 credit hours total) 

Required Core: 13 credit hours 

DBIB 110                Old Testament Survey                                  3 credit hours

DBIB 120                 New Testament Survey                               3 credit hours

DPRM 305               Teaching the Bible                                       3 credit hours

DPRM 312               Faith and Human Development                3 credit hours

DPRM 320               Ministry Practicum                                      1 credit hour

 

Electives: 6 credit hours (choose 2) 

DPRM 301               Introduction to Christian Caregiving         3 credit hours

DPRM 333               Ministry and Leadership Development    3 credit hours

DPRM 454               Youth Ministry                                               3 credit hours

DPRM 455               Adult Ministry                                                3 credit hours

DPRM 456               Children’s Ministry                                        3 credit hours

 

 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TRACK (REQUIRED) 

DBIB 110                 Old Testament Survey

A historical survey of the Old Testament. Special attention will be given to the cultural background, to the theological and contextual perspectives, and to the practical application of major Old Testament themes.

 

DBIB 120                New Testament Survey

An examination of the New Testament and of the historical, social, economic and religious background out of which Christianity arose.

 

DPRM 305              Teaching the Bible

Fundamental and advanced methods of bible study relating to teaching situations in the church are studied. Thorough consideration of background information is encouraged for proper understanding of Biblical situations ad their application to our present time.

 

DPRM 312              Faith and Human Development

A study of “whole-person” development and a wide range of practical Christian ministry in the local church context. Includes physical, intellectual, social, moral, and faith development for all ages.

 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TRACK (ELECTIVES) choose 2 

DPRM 301              Introduction to Christian Caregiving

A study designed to examine the “caring” aspect of the Christian life from theoretical, theological, and practical perspectives. The integration of the theoretical and theological perspectives with practical experiences is implemented and evaluated.

 

DPRM 333              Ministry and Leadership Development

A study of Biblical principles and methods of training believers for ministry and leadership in the church. Attention is given to spiritual growth, development, and equipping needed for effective ministry and leadership.

 

DPRM 454              Youth Ministry

This course gives an overview of youth ministry within the local church including foundations for ministry, roles and relationships of the youth minister, and administrative principles and strategies.

 

DPRM 455              Adult Ministry

A survey of issues, developmental tasks, and Biblical principles for contemporary adults is provided. Special emphasis is given to adult learning and church and community programs of adult education.

 

DPRM 456              Children’s Ministry

This course provides an overview of christian education for children from birth through sixth grade including age-group characteristics, leadership of various ministries, spiritual development ,methods, resources, and current trends.

Christian Education

CHRISTIAN WORKERS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 

(19 Credit Hours)

Required Core: 13 credit hours
DBIB 110       Old Testament Survey                                      3 credit hours
DBIB 120       New Testament Survey                                    3 credit hours
DTHE 230      Christian Faith and Ministry                            3 credit hours
DPRM 333     Ministry and Leadership Development        3 credit hours

DBIB 320       Ministry Practicum                                            1 credit hours

Recommended Electives: 6 credit hours
DBIB 400       Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics)           3 credit hours

DPRM 430      Evangelism                                                         3 credit hours

DBIB 362       Life of Christ                                                        3 credit hours

DPRM 340      Sermon Preparation                                         3 credit hours

DPRM 461      Prayer                                                                  3 credit hours

DPRM 301      Into. Christian Caregiving                                 3 credit hours

DPRM 305      Teaching the Bible                                              3 credit hours

DPRM 317      Principles of Biblical Counseling                      3 credit hours

(* Other Electives may be taken as well)
 

BIBLE REQUIRED
DBIB 110 Old Testament Survey
A historical survey of the Old Testament. Special attention will be given to the cultural back-ground, to the theological and contextual per-spectives, and to the practical application of ma-jor Old Testament themes.


DBIB 120 New Testament Survey
An examination of the New Testament and of the historical, social, economic and religious back-ground out of which Christianity arose.

DTHE 230     Christian Faith and Ministry                                                                               

A cursory exploration of the Biblical truths and teachings of the Christian church.  Emphasis is placed on the charismatic interpretation of these truths, especially as expounded by Chancellor Oral Roberts.


DPRM 333    Ministry and Leadership Development (required)                                       

A study of Biblical principles and methods of training believers for ministry and leadership in the church.  Attention is given to spiritual growth, development, and equipping needed for effective ministry and leadership.

 

DPRM 320    Ministry Practicum                                                                                                

The purpose of this ministry practicum is to provide the student with practical experience in ministerial responsibilities and in a broad range of roles performed in ministry.  Trainees gain competence in essential areas of local church ministry.  Three one-credit semesters of this practicum are required for a diploma.  One one-credit semester is required for an advanced certificate.

 

BIBLE ELECTIVES


DBIB 400       Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics)                                                              

A study of the problems and methods of Biblical interpretation, including the factors of presuppositions, grammar, literary and historical context, and the appropriate handling of the various kinds of literature found in the Bible.


DPRM 430    Evangelism 

A course dealing with the evangelistic dimensions of the pastoral ministry in preaching, counseling, teaching, visitation, and training the laity for outreach.

 

DBIB 362       Life of Christ                                                                                                           

A study of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as presented in the Gospels and early Christian literature.

 

DPRM 340    Sermon Preparation                                                                                               

This course is designed to instruct the student in the proper interpretation and presentation of Biblical material through preaching.  Basic communication skills and sound principles of hermeneutics of Scripture are addressed, and attention is given to the Biblical perspective of preaching, principles of sermon construction, and sermon delivery.

 

DPRM 461    Prayer                                                                                                                       

A study designed to assist the student in evaluating and developing a life of prayer.  Various approaches to prayer that have been described in Scripture and by Christian leaders are explored.

 

DPRM 301    Introduction to Christian Caregiving                                                                

A study designed to examine the “caring” aspect of the Christian life from theoretical, theological, and practical perspectives.  The integration of the theoretical and theological perspectives with practical experiences is implemented and evaluated.

 

DPRM 305    Teaching the Bible (required)                                                                             

Fundamental and advanced methods of Bible study relating to teaching situations in the church are studied.  Thorough consideration of background information is encouraged for proper understanding of Biblical situations and their applications to our present time.

 

DPRM 317    Principles of Biblical Counseling                                                                       

An introduction to basic concepts and procedures of Biblical counseling.  Its purpose is to acquaint the student with a biblically oriented approach to people helping.  The knowledge and skills gained may then be integrated into the student’s personal counseling style.

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Christian Workers Certificate

SHORT-TERM CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

The short-term 19-credit-hour Certificates have been approved for offering in the Diploma of Theological Studies Bible Institute program. These certificates will provide options for shorter training than the 33-credit-hour Diploma of Theological Studies yet using the same curriculum. These certificates also provide options for Bible Institute students who need a short-term incentive to aim for, or who for one reason or another cannot complete the 33 credit-hour program. Once students have completed the 19-credit Certificate, they will receive a Certificate and can continue on toward the Diploma. We are offering one general theological certificate and five specialized certificates with required courses and electives in each. Each certificate requires a 1-credit-hour Ministry Practicum to provide hands-on practical ministry training experience.

 

General Theological Studies Certificate- for short-term in general theological, biblical, and practical ministry studies

The General Theological Studies Certificate is designed for students who do not want a specialized certificate, but rather, a variety of general theological studies. In order to maintain a balance of studies in diverse areas of theology, students are required to have a one-credit Ministry Practicum and at least one (preferably two) course(s) of their choice in each of the three concentrations of theological studies: Biblical Studies (DBIB), Theological/Historical Studies (DTHE), Practical Ministry Studies (DPRM), for a total of 19 credit hours. For a total of 19 credit hours (6 courses + Ministry Practicum), choose at least 1 course (preferably 2) from each area of concentration. See brochure for full listing of courses.

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Christian Ministry Certificate- for short-term training as a Christian worker in the local church or ministry

Required Courses

  • Old Testament Survey (3 credits) 

  • New Testament Survey (3 credits) 

  • Christian Faith and Ministry (3 credits) 

  • Ministry & Leadership Development (3 credits)

  • Ministry Practicum (1 credit)

 

Recommended Elective Courses

Choose two 3-credit elective courses from the following:

  • Biblical Interpretation

  • Evangelism

  • Life of Christ

  • Sermon Preparation

  • Prayer

  • Introduction to Christian Caregiving

  • Teaching the Bible

  • Principles of Biblical Counseling

(additional electives could be offered as well)

 

Christian Education Certificate- For those in church Christian Education programs such as Sunday School, Children's Church, Youth Ministry, Cell Group Ministry, etc. 

Required Core:

  • Old Testament Survey

  • New Testament Survey

  • Teaching the Bible

  • Ministry Practicum

 

Choose two electives:

  • Ministry and Leadership Development

  • Faith & Human Development

  • Introduction to Christian Caregiving

  • Youth Ministry

  • Discipleship and Small Groups

  • History and Philosophy of Christian Education

 

Christian Caregiving Certificate- For training lay counselors/caregivers in the local church (not for certified counselor)

Required Core:

  • Introduction to Christian Caregiving             

  • Faith & Human Development                                                 

  • Ministry Practicum

  • Principles of Biblical Counseling

 

Choose three electives:

  • Christian Approaches to Counseling               

  • Marriage and Family

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Intro. to Codependency Counseling             

  • Spiritual Issues in Substance Abuse

 

Christian Mission Certificate- For training in Evangelism, Church Planting, and Missions

Required Core:

  • Christian Faith and Ministry

  • Introduction to Christian Missions

  • Evangelism

  • Ministry/Missions Practicum or Internship (1-3 credit hours)

 

Choose three electives:

  • Church Growth and Planting

  • Major World Religions

  • Theology & Practice of Spiritual

  • Contemporary Religious Cults

  • Signs and Wonders

  • Warfare

  • Other Missions courses to be added later

 

Bible Studies Certificate- For Students who want to focus on Biblical studies

Required Core:

  • Old Testament Survey

  • New Testament Survey

  • Ministry Practicum (1 credit)

  • Biblical Interpretation

 

Choose three electives:

  • Pentateuch

  • Life of Christ

  • Poetic Literature

  • Life and Teachings of Paul

  • End-Time Events

  • Romans

  • Hebrew and General Epistles

  • Luke/Acts

Short-Term Certificate Programs
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