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 // 1 credit hour // This course is designed to equip students to boldly prove biblical Christianity within a secular world while exemplifying a gentle and kind spirit as found in Matthew 10:16.

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 New Testament 1 is an overview of Matthew through 2 Thessalonians. Topics include the historical context, life application, pictures, types, prophecies, key features and dispensational truth.

BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 2 credit hours // The Introduction to the Bible series is a survey that focuses on the history and writings of both the Old and New Testaments of God’s Word. This course focuses on the books Genesis through Job.

BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 2 credit hours // This course is an expositional study of the first book of the New Testament with attention paid to the doctrinal application primarily alongside some historical and personal life application.

LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 credit hours // This course will give students an understanding of the sufficiency of Scripture to help people with their mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational problems. Students will see how God's Word transcends modern therapeutic, psychological, and psychiatric approaches.

LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 CREDIT // This course focuses on the preparation and delivery of biblical sermons, studies, and lessons. The student will learn an exegetical and expositional approach to preaching and further develop a biblical hermeneutic.

LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 credit hours // This course establishes God's mission as the root cause of our existence and the essence of our life purpose. Key issues and terms are biblically defined, and the personal missionary responsibility of the New Testament believer is addressed.

LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 credit hours // This class is an intensive study of the epistles of Paul the apostle to pastors. This course is an exposition of 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus as God’s handbook for pastors. The content and themes therein are developed exegetically and expositorily with an emphasis on the responsibilities of pastoral leaders in the church.

ELECTIVES // 1 credit hour // This course presents students with a series of lectures and reading assignments that delve into the specialized area of trauma and grief in the context of biblical counseling.

ELECTIVES // 2 credit hours // This course will cover children’s ministry in the local church. Students will learn about children’s ministry and initiating, developing, and overseeing these ministries.

ELECTIVES // 1 credit hour // In this course we will be introducing students to the processes and heart posture associated with preparing and presenting a sermon.

ELECTIVES // 1 credit hour // This study will focus on the miracles and works of Moses and Elisha as types of the New Testament minister and as an instruction manual for those seeking to lead others in the body of Christ.

ELECTIVES // 3 credit hours // The Biblical Counseling Capstone is an advisor guided, independent study and research-based course. The student will write a 20–25-page essay based on a relevant subject within the theological and ministry realm of biblical counseling. 

ELECTIVES // 1 credit hour // This course is an expository survey of the twelve books that end the Old Testament called the Minor Prophets. We will unpack their major truths in historical, dispensational and practical perspectives. Primary attention will be given to their practical message for the church and contemporary issues.

ELECTIVES // 3 credit hours // The Missions Capstone is an advisor-guided, independent study and research-based course. The student will write a 20–25-page essay based on a relevant subject within the theological and ministerial realm of missiology.