FOUNDATIONS // 1 credit hour // This course is intended to help incoming students become familiar with the Living Faith Bible Institute, its philosophy, methodology, and student expectations.

FOUNDATIONS // 2 credit hours // Foundations 1 is a required introductory course that teaches core biblical doctrines and a philosophy of discipleship foundational to ministry.

FOUNDATIONS // 2 credit hours // This semester of Foundations will cover the Character & Spiritual Qualities of a Man or Woman of God and the Seven Stages of Spiritual Growth. This course is an introductory course for all LFBI students.

FOUNDATIONS // 2 credit hours // This course will cover the Philosophy of Discipleship, How to Disciple, and How to Study the Bible. It serves as an introductory course for all LFBI students.

BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 2 credit hours // This course gives a survey of the basic doctrines of the Bible, placing each truth-topic within a framework of discipleship. This is done systematically from a dispensational and premillennial perspective.

BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 1 credit hour // This course will teach students the parts of speech and rules of grammar in the English language for the sake of informing exegetical study within the Authorized Version of the King James Bible.

BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 2 credit hours // In this class, students will explore the foundational book of Romans, with careful attention paid to church doctrine, along with history and personal life application. In addition, you’ll see how many Old Testament practices picture new testament doctrine.

BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 2 credit hours // An introduction to the fundamental concepts of correct Bible study, focusing on established and time-honored rules of Bible study, the proper use of basic Bible study tools, and an understanding of the theme of the Bible.

BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 2 credit hours // Introduction to Old Testament 2 is an overview of Psalms through Malachi. Topics include historical context, life application, pictures, types, prophecies, key features, and dispensational truth.

BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 2 credit hours // Introduction to New Testament 2 is an overview of 1 Timothy through Revelation. Topics include historical context, life application, pictures, types, prophecies, key features, and dispensational truth.

BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 1 credit hour // This class examines the historical and cultural settings in which the scriptures were inspired and explores the history of preservation and translation from the original manuscripts to today.

LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 credit hours // An expositional study of the two most important books of prophecy in the Bible: Daniel in the Old Testament and Revelation in the New Testament.

LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 credit hours // This class will provide a 16-week substantive overview of the book of Hebrews which sets out to demonstrate the theological, spiritual, and devotional supremacy of Christ and the New Covenant over all other men, gods, philosophical systems, religions, or earthly constructs.

LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 credit hours // This course is concerned with practical pastoral duties, responsibilities, and relationships. Attention is given to proper procedures for hospital visitation, conducting various kinds of worship services (including baptism and the Lord’s Supper), wedding and funeral services, etc. Administrative responsibilities are reviewed, such as budgets, boards, etc.

The personal conduct of the pastor is also examined as it relates to his personal life, the flock, and his oversight thereof. Concerns and pitfalls in ministry are examined. This will be accomplished through lecture, observation, and research.

LEADERSHIP PREP // 1 credit hour // This is a study highlighting the primacy of effective prayer and worship in the private life of the pastor, which directly impacts the spiritual vitality of the entire church.

LEADERSHIP PREP // 1 credit hour // This course focuses on servant leadership in the church through the lens of Mark 8-11, where we see that we serve God and should lead others to do the same.

ELECTIVE // 1 credit hour // This course deals with important moments and people that helped shape the theology and tradition of Baptists. This course explores Baptistic distinctives throughout church history and what can be learned from the moments, men, methods, and means within the Baptistic heritage.

ELECTIVE // 1 credit hour // This course will expose the fallacies of man’s philosophy and teach and equip students on how to understand and defend a logical, biblical worldview in a post-Christian world.

ELECTIVE // 1 credit hour // This course will cover the topic of ministering to teens in the local church. Students will learn about how to envision, initiate, develop, and oversee youth ministries.

LEADERSHIP PREP // 0 credit hours // This course provides students with a feedback and reporting mechanism that should include some, if not all, of the following elements: a summary of their mission trip, evangelical components and opportunities, local church support and edification, and training and teaching opportunities.