original 1996 - 1998
revised 1997 - 1999BAPTIST BIBLE INSTITUTE Bible College Training Program
General Purpose and Objectives [...]Student Conduct [...]Student Employment [...]Student Discipline [...]Dress Code [...]Out of Town Students [...]Academic Information [...]Classes [...]Definition of Classes [...]Graduation Requirements [...]Financial Information [...]Grade Levels [...]Grading System [...]Honor Roll [...]Class Offerings and Numbering System Explanation Course numbers consist of two letters and three digits. The letters designate the department. The
first digit indicates the year, the last digit gives the semester it is offered in. If the course is
offered in the first semester it will end with a one (1). If the course is offered in the second semester
it will end with a two (2).Designation of Courses by Department
BI - Bible CE - Christian Education EN - English MI - Missions MU - Music PS - Practical Studies SP - Speech TH - Theology LA - Language EL - Electives SS - Special Studies Courses Offered Division of Bible Doctrine: The Teaching of Bible Doctrine may be summarized under ten basic divisions as follows:1. Bibliology, The Doctrine of the Bible.
2. Theology, The Doctrine of God.
3. Anthropology, The Doctrine of Man.
4. Christology, The Doctrine of Christ.
5. Pneumatology, The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit.
6. Harmartology, The Doctrine of Sin.
7. Soteriology, The Doctrine of Salvation.
8. Ecclesiology, The Doctrine of the Church.
9. Eschatology, The Doctrine of Last Things.
10. Angelology, The Doctrine of Angels, Good and Bad.Bible Department BI 101 Old Testament Survey
A general Survey of the Old Testament designed for the first year student.
1 semester 3 hoursBI 102 New Testament Survey
A general Survey of the New Testament. BI 101 and BI 102 are required of all first year
students.
1 semester 3 hoursBI 202 Acts of the Apostles {1996-1998}
A verse by verse study of the Book of Acts, including the Apostles and work of church
planting in Acts.
1 semester 3 hoursBI 211 Acts -- Pauline Epistles {1997-1999}
A study of the Pauline Epistles and the Book of Acts emphasizing the chronology of the
New Testament. Summary of the development of each of the early churches in Acts.
1 semester 3 hoursBI 201 - 202 Life of Paul {1996-1998}
A detailed study of the Life of the Apostle Paul, his missionary work and methods of church
planting. The Apostle's Epistles are studied.
2 semesters 4 hours Prerequisites BI 101-102, BI 202BI 401 Hebrews
A verse by verse study of the Book of Hebrews. All of its divisions and theology. The
practical application to the Baptist Church and the doctrines of the Book will be taught in
detail.
1 semester 3 hoursBI 402 Romans
A verse by verse study of the doctrine and divisions of Romans. The practical application
to Sunday school and church is taught.
1 semester 3 hoursBI 401 Revelation - Daniel
A verse by verse study of Revelation, its prophetic application, and its relation to Daniel's
prophecy. The pastors [in training] will be taught how to teach these prophecies.
1 semester 3 hoursBI 102 Revival, Holiness, and the Man of God
A detailed study of the Biblical account of Revivals. The place of the man of God and
Holiness in the history of Revival. A special section of study on the Old Testament accounts
of Revivals, included is a section on individual and national sanctification.
1 semester 2 hoursBI 201 Harmony of the Gospels {1996-1998}
The correlation of the Gospel accounts in Matthew through John. The student is taught
how to teach the four Gospels in relation to each book.
1 semester 2 hoursBI 301 Prophetic Interpretation
A study of Biblical Prophecy, Interpretation, past, and future.
1 semester 2 hoursBI 201 Hermeneutics
A study of the history, principles, and methods of Biblical interpretation.
1 semester 2 hoursBI 202 Creation and the Pentateuch
A detailed study of Creation and the first five Books of the Old Testament.
1 semester 3 hours Prerequisites BI 101-102BI 202 Life of Christ
A study of the main events in the Life of Christ.
1 semester 3 hoursBI 301 Major Prophets
A study of the Major Prophets, their historical background, prophecies, and doctrinal
content.
1 semester 3 hours Prerequisites BI 101-102BI 301 Church General Epistles
A study of the books of James through Jude in the New Testament.
1 semester 2 hours Prerequisites BI 101-102BI 302 Minor Prophets
A study of the 12 Minor Prophets Hosea - Malachi.
1 semester 2 hoursBI 302 Poetical Books
A study of Job through Song of Solomon.
1 semester 3 hoursBI 301 Bibliology
A study of the history and preservation of the Authorized Version of the Bible.
1 semester 2 hoursBI 101 Holy Spirit
A study of the Holy Spirit and the practical application of Holy Spirit control of the
servant of God.
1 semester 3 hoursBible Theology Department TH 101 New Testament Church
A study of the [local] church that Jesus builds. Its doctrines, officers, beginning, and
commission.
1 semester 3 hoursTH 102 Baptist History
A complete study of the History of the first century Baptists to the present time, their
persecutions, perpetuity, and faith.
1 semester 3 hoursTH 201-202 Systematic Theology
A study of all of the major divisions of Theology.
2 semesters 6 hoursTH 301 Tabernacle in the Wilderness
A detailed study of the Tabernacle in its relation to the [local] church and redemption.
1 semester 3 hoursSpeech Department SP 101 Fundamentals of Speech
The Fundamentals of effective speaking, enunciation, posture, breath control and
expression. Classroom experience will be included.
1 semester 3 hoursSP 202 Homiletics
A study of sermon building, gathering of materials, construction and delivery. Various
types of sermons are taught.
1 semester 2 hoursSP 301-302 Pulpit Speech
A practical delivery of sermons, the reading of Scripture, the conducting of a church
service, and presentation of sermon material.
SP 301: [Requirements], [Outlines] SP 302: [Requirements], [Outlines]
2 semesters 4 hours Prerequisites SP 101 & 202Practical Studies Department PS 101 Personal Evangelism
A required course for all students. The student will learn the uses of the Scripture and the
Holy Spirit in leading a soul to Christ. The study of the Holy Spirit's place in soul winning
and the dangers of easy believism.
1 semester 2 hoursPS 102 Prayer & Fasting
The place of Prayer in the life of the Pastor and Christian workers. Included in this study
on Prayer will be the New Testament teaching on Fasting for the servant of God.
1 semester 2 hoursPS 302 Youth Ministry/Workers
A general course and overview of Youth Work in church Ministry.
1 semester 2 hoursPS 101-302 Practical Studies
A special group of Studies taught by the Pastor of the Baptist Church. The Practical
side of the preacher's conduct, his call and character. The conducting of funerals,
weddings, baptisms, community relations, finance and a general overview of the pastorate.
6 semesters 12 hoursPS 302 The History of the Cults
A special study of the various Cults, large, small and deceptive ones. Includes an
overview of the Protestant and Roman religions.
1 semester 2 hoursPS 102 Christian Ethics and the Pastorate
The integrity, character, honesty and deportment of Pastors and all Christian workers is
studied. The Book of Proverbs is used extensively.
1 semester 2 hoursMusic Department MU 101 Fundamentals/Principles of Music
A study of notation, divisions of time, major and minor scales, intervals, triads and general
terms are included.
1 semester 2 hoursMU 102 Evangelistic Song Leading
Designed to teach the Pastor, missionary, and music director how to conduct a Song
service. Included are the types of present day music and the music that is acceptable in the
Baptist Church.
1 semester 2 hours Prerequisite MU 101Department of English EN 101 English I
The study of English grammar for the beginning student.
1 semester 3 hoursEN 102 English Composition and Writing
A study of Composition and the help for pastors in creative Writing. Classroom guidance
is designed to develop the student's ability and skills in Writing.
1 semester 2 hours Prerequisite EN 101Language Department LA 401-402 Beginning Spanish
Primary emphasis on reading, writing, language structure, and pronunciation.
2 semesters 6 hoursLA 401-402 Beginning Greek I & II
A Beginning course in the Greek language to aid in Bible study. The Textus Receptus and
the Authorized KJV Version is the center of this study.
2 semesters 6 hoursMissions Department MI 201 Missions History/Techniques I
A study of the Great Commission and History of Missions. The world's fields and the
History of how they have been reached. Included is an overview of many Missionaries and
their ministry.
1 semester 3 hoursMI 202 Missions Techniques II
A complete study of the call, training, motives, qualifications, and preparation of the
Missionary. The 'how to' work on the foreign field in planting churches. The problems
of Missionary families and the dangers they face.
1 semester 2 hoursChristian Education Department CE 301-302 Philosophy of Christian Education
A thorough study of the Philosophy of Christian Education, its terminology, history and
secular influences. This course shows the biblical perspective of educating believers, the
goal and scriptural basis. A must for all pastors who anticipate a Christian school in their
church or home. CE 302 is a study of Humanism in its relation to Christian Education and
how it has infiltrated the Christian school movement.
2 semesters 6 hoursCE 201 The Pastor's Wife
A study of the Pastor's Wife, her involvement in church work, her place in the Pastor's
home, her children, and as a help meet to the man of God.
1 semester 2 hoursCE 301 Church Business / Sunday School Administration
A 'how to' study of all Church Business affairs, the officers, procedure, budgets, offerings,
and accounting. /
A study of the Sunday School, its organization, promotions, divisions, and activities. The
duties of Sunday School officers is also covered.
1 semester 2 hoursElectives There are not required courses for graduation but are offered for elective studies for those
advanced students who wish to further their education.EL Bible Study Methods
Methods of Bible Study are taught to help the student learn a systematic way of preparing
lessons and Study materials. Helps for the individual's personal devotions are taught.
1 semester 3 hoursEL Proverbs
A verse by verse study of the Book of Proverbs and how to teach and preach the Book.
1 semester 3 hoursEL Defense of the Faith
A study of contemporary trends and movements; the men who make up the great apostasy
we now face and their denials are revealed. The student will be taught how to avoid the
pitfalls of a critical spirit among genuine Baptists and how to conduct themselves in a
Christ like manner. The history of the great apostasy will be studied in order to help the
student avoid the pitfalls of falling away in the last days.
1 semester 2 hoursEL Basic Nutrition
A study of Nutrition in general and how to take care of the believer's body, the temple of
the Holy Spirit. Teaching on how to survive in a polluted society.
1 semester 2 hoursEL The Evangelist
A study of the Biblical position and work of an Evangelist. The deportment of the
Evangelist, his care and support, the invitation, his care and renumeration by the
churches.
1 semester 2 hoursEL Biblical Counseling
The study of Biblical procedure and methods of Counseling. The pastor's role in
Counseling and the position of assistant pastor and youth pastor in Counseling.
1 semester 2 hoursEL Gospel of Matthew
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