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

FOUNDATIONS // 2 credit hours // The fall semester of Discipleship 2 (D2) 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 // The spring semester of Discipleship 2 (D2) will cover the Philosophy of Discipleship; How to Disciple and How to Study the Bible. This course is the introductory course for all LFBI students.

BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 2 credits // The “Introduction Series” is a bible survey course focused 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 credits // An expositional study of the first book of the New Testament, with careful attention paid to the doctrinal application primarily, but including some history and personal life application as well.

BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 2 credit hour // This course will reveal God’s plan for the world and for His chosen people, the nation of Israel.

BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 2 credits // This is a strategic church epistle, studied in order to understand Paul’s description of ministry in an urban setting, including church order, structure, government and problems. Spiritual gifts are examined in light of the Spirit’s purpose in promoting the effectiveness of the local church.

LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 credits // 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 are developed exegetically and expositorily with an emphasis on the responsibilities of pastoral leaders in the church.

LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 credit hour // The goal of this course is to equip the serious student of the word of God with the fundamental principles that govern the history of mankind as it relates to spiritual and ecclesiastical matters.

LEADERSHIP PREP // 1 credit hour // This course explores the personal responsibilities associated with discipleship in the local church. It will tackle the calling, culture and challenges that come with implementing discipleship from a leadership perspective.

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

LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 CREDIT // The LFBI Ministry Practicum is an essential part of your education. The objective of this course is for you to develop and execute a ministry task, project, or program that will serve your local church.

ESSENTIALS // 1 credit // May 29th - Aug 7th In this course we will focus on the numerological relationships between of the number seven in scripture while revealing doctrinal truths that are crucial to unlocking your Bible.

2 credits // Bible Essentials // 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.

ESSENTIALS // 2 credits // Intro to Old Testament 1 is an overview of Ecclesiastes through Malachi. Topics include the historical context, life application, pictures, types, prophecies, key features and dispensational truth.

PASTORAL PREP // 1 credit // This first quarter course is designed to equip you how to understand and defend a logical, Biblical worldview in a post-Christian world. You will learn principles of logic and the use of the Bible to draw proper conclusions.

FOUNDATIONS // 2 credit hours // Foundations 2 (previously Discipleship 2 semester 1) builds on principles from Foundations 1. This course emphasizes the character of biblical leadership and the process of sanctification in a believer.

FOUNDATIONS 3 // 2 credits // This course (previously Discipleship 2 semester 2) teaches the biblical leader principles for studying the Bible and instructing others in God's word.