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22 courses across four modules
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MODULE 1

Introduction to Biblical Studies

4 courses
COURSE 01BIBL 1102

Foundations Of Faith

This course stresses the importance of proper spiritual foundations for life and ministry by focusing on the foundations of the Christian faith identified in Hebrews 6:1: Repentance, faith, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.

COURSE 02BIBL 1103

Creative Bible Study Methods

This course equips students for personal study of the Word of God after the conclusion of Institute training.  Students learn how to study the Bible by book, chapter, paragraph, verse, and word. Other methods taught include biographical, devotional, theological, typological, and topical.  Special guidelines for studying Bible poetry and prophecy are presented and students are taught methods of charting and outlining.

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MODULE 2

Applying Biblical Studies Personally

6 courses
COURSE 05APTH 2206

Developing A Biblical Worldview

This course examines the Biblical worldview from Genesis through Revelation.  God’s plan for the nations of the world from the beginning of time is detailed.  Current worldwide spiritual need is also presented.

COURSE 06APTH 2207

Kingdom Living

The “Gospel of the Kingdom” shall be preached in all the world before the return of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 24:14).  Understanding of Kingdom principles is necessary if one is to spread the Gospel of the Kingdom.  This course focuses on patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry.

COURSE 07APTH 2208

Knowing God’s Voice

This course explains how God speaks to men today and how to find His general and specific plans for life.  A Christian model for decision-making is presented, along with guidelines for overcoming wrong decisions, steps to take if you have missed the will of God, and methods for dealing with questionable practices.

COURSE 08APTH 2209

Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

This study focuses on the ministry of the Holy Spirit, spiritual fruit, and spiritual gifts.  Students are guided in the discovery of their own spiritual gifts and position of ministry in the Body of Christ.

COURSE 09APTH 2210

Spiritual Warfare

This course moves participants beyond the natural world into the realm of the spirit.  Tactics of the enemy are analyzed and strategies of spiritual warfare assuring victory over the principalities and powers of the spirit world are explained.

COURSE 10APTH 2211

Power Principles

The early church was born in a demonstration of the power of God.  Power principles taught in this course equip students for spiritual harvest and moves them from being spectators to demonstrators of the power of God.

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MODULE 3

Biblical Studies in Community

6 courses
COURSE 12COMM 2350

Environmental Analysis

Students learn environmental analysis on an individual, church, and organizational basis.  They learn how to analyze the spiritual environment of a village, city, state or nation prior to penetrating it with the Gospel message.

COURSE 13COMM 2375

Management By Objectives

Everything Jesus did centered on the great purposes of God.  This course analyzes Christ’s objectives for ministry and teaches students to institute management by objectives in their own life and ministry.

COURSE 14COMM 2380

Mobilization Methodologies

This course presents methods for mobilizing spiritual forces for God and explains the practical application of the Harvestime vision to specific areas of ministry.  Referral courses in various areas of ministry are also available through this module.

COURSE 15COMM 2385

Evangelism

The Gospel of the Kingdom spreads throughout the world as leaven in bread dough:  The leaven is small and hidden, but its impact is unlimited.  Effective evangelism strategies are taught, including detailed instruction on the deliverance ministry, church planting, and techniques of networking between ministries.

COURSE 16COMM 2390

Strategies For Spiritual Harvest

The initial call of Jesus Christ to men was to be spiritually reproductive: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”  His final command, that of the Great Commission, also challenged followers to spiritual reproduction.  Using the analogy of the natural harvest, this course focuses on promises of spiritual harvest, things that prevent harvest, and keys to effective harvest.  It communicates the vision which the remainder of Institute training equips students to fulfill.

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MODULE 4

Special Applications in Ministry

6 courses
COURSE 18MINN 2450

Multiplication Methodologies

God’s plan for spiritual multiplication is presented.  This study reveals how a single Christian can be responsible for the multiplication of thousands of trained and motivated believers.

COURSE 19MINN 2500

Jail And Prison Ministry

A complete guide to jail and prison ministry.  Includes guidelines for writing and visiting inmates, conducting group services inside an institution, reaching out to families of inmates, and ministering on death row.

COURSE 20MINN 2550

Women, A Biblical Profile

A study of all the Bible teaches about women and their role in ministry.  Also includes a study of the Bible books bearing women’s names–Ruth and Esther–and resources for a biographical study of all of the women of the Bible.

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