THE FIRST BORN SEMINARY AND TRAINING INTERNATIONAL BIBLE INSTITUTION, INC.
Curriculum
The Bible College online courses are designed for a self-directed learner. Such a learner who desire is to gain an in depth understanding of God’s Word. A Learner who is willing to devote 40 minutes early in the morning for a time to study the Bible, and a learner who is willing to make a commitment until he or she completes the Biblical studies course work to receive an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies.
This Biblical based program builds upon two research proven methodological approaches: the holistic approach and Knowles (1989) andragogy methodologies [the art and science of teaching adult learners]. Courses could aid a self-directed student with essential skills to research historical and cultural background of the Bible for expanding knowledge useful for effective Ministry. In this two year program, a student would be working towards an Associate degree in Biblical Studies. Below is an outline for earning an Associate Degree.
BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAM 120 Credits
COMMUNICATIONS (30 CREDITS)
- Summer 20245BD 190: Composition I
- BD 189: Composition II
- Summer 20245BD 135: Rhetorical Writing I
- BD 170: Rhetorical Analysis I
- BD 112: Formal Writing I
- BD 113: Research Writing I
MATH, SCIENCE, & TECHNOLOGY (30 Credits)
- BD 175: Literature Review I
- BD 188: Qualitative Designs I
- BD 195: Qualitative Research in Practice I
- BD 193: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Research I
- BD 146: Methodology I
- BD 157: Church Start-Up
HUMANITIES (30 Credits)
- BD 160: Organizational Leadership + Principles of Leadership
- BD 130: Women in Ministry + African Studies
- 5BD 192: Philosophy I
- 5BD 201: Spiritual Gifts
- 5BD 251: Table of the Word
ELECTIVES (15 Credits)
- BD 000: Hermeneutics and Homiletics
- BD 001: The Purpose of the Church + Spiritual Protocol
- BD 002: The FBC's Constitution I
- BD 003: The Sacred Dight
- BD 004: Prophecy + Prophetic Terminology
BIBLICAL STUDIES (15 Credits)
- BD 210: Sacred Writings I
- BD 217: Biblical Studies New Testament: The Four Gospels
- BD 220: The Pentateuch I
MASTER + PRE-DOCTORAL PROGRAM
COMMUNICATIONS (30 Credits)
- MT 590: Formal Writing
- MT 589: Historical Memoir Prospectus
- MT 535: Rhetorical Writing
- MT 570: Rhetorical Analysis
- MT 512: Research Writing
- MT 580: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Qual Research
MATH, SCIENCE, & TECHNOLOGY (25 Credits)
- MT 575: Literature Review
- MT 588: Qualitative Designs
- MT 546: Methodology
- MT 595: Qualitative Research in Practice
- MT 593: Qualitative Research & Evaluation
HUMANITIES (15 Credits)
- MT 550: Ethics and Society I
- MT 530: Organizational Leadership + Principle of Leadership
- 5MT 592: Philosophy I
ELECTIVES (9 Credits)
- MT 000: Hermeneutics and Homiletics
- MT 003: The Purpose of the Church
- MT 005: The FBC's Constitution II
BIBLICAL STUDIES (10 Credits)
- MT 810: Biblical Studies Old Testament: Sacred Writings
- MT 817: Biblical Studies New Testament: The Four Gospels
PRE-DOCTORAL
- MT 994: Chapter 1: Introduction
- MT 995: Chapter 2: Literature Review
- MT 996: Chapter 3: Methodology
- MT 997: Chapter 4: Data Collection
- MT 998: Chapter 5: Findings
- MT 999: Dissertation Defense Proposal
DOCTOR OF DIVINITY PROGRAM
COMMUNICATIONS (25 Credits)
- DD 990: Historical Memoir Prospectus
- DD 989: Dissertation Book
- DD 870: Rhetorical Analysis
- DD 912: Research Writing
- DD 980: Evaluating and Conducting Qualitative Research
MATH, SCIENCE, & TECHNOLOGY (25 Credits)
- DD 775: Literature Review
- DD 888: Qualitative Designs
- DD 946: Methodology
- DD 895: Qualitative Research in Practice
- DD 993: Qualitative Research & Evaluation
HUMANITIES (15 Credits)
- DD 850: Ethics and Society
- DD 730: Organizational Leadership + Principles of Leadership
- DD 992: Philosophy
ELECTIVES (9 Credits)
- DD 000: Hermeneutics and Homiletics
- DD 003: The Purpose of the Church + Spiritual Protocol
- DD 005: The FBC's Constitution
BIBLICAL STUDIES (10 Credits)
- DD 810: Biblical Studies Old Testament: Sacred Writings
- DD 817: Biblical Studies New Testament: The Four Gospels
ALL-BUT-DISSERTATION
- DD 994: Chapter 1: Introduction
- DD 995: Chapter 2: Literature Review
- DD 996: Chapter 3: Methodology
- DD 997: Chapter 4: Data Collection
- DD 998: Chapter 5: Findings
- DD 999: Dissertation Defense
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY -Ph.D PROGRAM (90 Credit Hrs)
COMMUNICATIONS (20 Credits)
- DP 990: Historical Memoir Prospectus
- DP 935: Intro-to-Research
- DP 912: Research Writing
- DP 980: Evaluating and Conducting Qualitative Research
MATH, SCIENCE, & TECHNOLOGY (20 Credits)
- DP 885: Literature Review
- DP 888: Qualitative Designs
- DP 886: Qualitative Research in Practice
- DP 993: Qualitative Research & Evaluation
HUMANITIES (20 Credits)
- DP 950: Ethics and Society
- DP 930: History of Western Philosophy I
- DP 992: History of Western Philosophy II
- DP 962: Philosophy of the Mind
SOCIAL SCIENCE (20 Credits)
- DP 925: Natural Religion
- DP 977: Human Understanding
- DP 927: The Ontological Argument
- DP 987: Natural Theology
BIBLICAL STUDIES (10 Credits)
- DP 810: Biblical Studies Old Testament: Sacred Writings
- DP 810: Biblical Studies New Testament Writings
ALL-BUT-DISSERTATION
- DP 994: Chapter 1: Introduction
- DP 995: Chapter 2: Literature Review
- DP 996: Chapter 3: Methodology
- DP 997: Chapter 4: Data Collection
- DP 998: Chapter 5: Findings
- DP 999: Dissertation Defense
