COURSE CATALOG
Introduction to Biblical Counseling
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.
Pastoral Epistles
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.
Church History
LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 credit hours // 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.
Introduction to Homiletics
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.
1 Corinthians
LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 credit hours // This course approaches the strategic church epistle of 1 Corinthians with the purpose of understanding 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.
Missions 1
ELECTIVE // 1 credit hour // In this course, we will look at the Biblical examples of missions support, the historical movements and methods employed in missions support, and the role of the local church in modern missions support.
Biblical Counseling Lab 3
ELECTIVE // 1 credit hour // This course presents students with a series of lectures and reading assignments that address acute relational issues (interpersonal, familial and marital). It also provides students with role-playing counseling exercises intended to build confidence and strengthen biblical counseling methods.
Homiletics Lab 2
ELECTIVE // 1 credit hour // In this course we will be introducing students to the processes and heart posture associated with preparing and presenting a sermon.
Ministry Practicum
LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 credit hours // The LFBI Ministry Practicum is an essential part of applying what has been learned comprehensively. The objective of this course is for the student to develop and execute a ministry task, project, or program that will serve their local church.
Missions Discovery Trip
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.
Israel History trip
CONTINUING EDUCATION // 2 credit hours // This course will stand alongside the Israel trip this fall.
Fundaciones 2
FUNDACIONES // 2 credito horas // Fundaciones 2 va a cubrir el Carácter Espiritual de un Hombre y una Mujer de Dios y las Siete Etapas de un Crecimiento Espiritual. Este curso es una introducción a todos los cursos del instituto LFBI para los estudiantes.
Fundaciones 3
FUNDACIONES // 2 CREDITOS // Fundaciones 3 es un curso de equipamiento para lideres desarrollado por el Instituto Bíblico Living Faith. Los temas para este semestre son: La Filosofía del Discipulado, Como Discipular, Las Reglas del Estudio Bíblico, y Contradicciones Aparentes en la Biblia.
Realidades del discuplado biblico
LEADERSHIP PREP // 1 credit hour // Este curso se enfoca en las responsabilidades personales conectadas con discipulado en la iglesia loca. El curso va a cubrir la llamada, la cultura, y las dificultades que vienen con hacer discipulado desde una perspectiva de un lider.
Siervos y Lideres
ELECTIVE // 1 crédito hora // Este curso se enfoca en el líder siervo en una iglesia por medio de los que dice Marcos 8-11, donde vemos que servimos a Dios y debemos liderar a otros a hacer lo mismo.
Freshman Orientation
FOUNDATIONS // 1 CREDIT // This course is intended to help incoming students become familiar with the Living Faith Bible Institute, its philosophy, methodology, and student expectations.
Foundations 1
FOUNDATIONS // 2 CREDITS // This required introductory course teaches core biblical doctrines and a philosophy of discipleship foundational to ministry.
Foundations 2
FOUNDATIONS // 2 CREDITS // This course will cover the Character & Spiritual Qualities of a Man or Woman of God and the Seven Stages of Spiritual Growth. It is an introductory course for all LFBI students.
Foundations 3
FOUNDATIONS // 2 CREDITS // 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.
Apologetics
BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 1 CREDIT // This course is designed to equip students to boldly prove biblical Christianity within a secular world while exemplifying a gentle and kind spirit (Mat 10:16).

