COURSE CATALOG
The Life of Christ
LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 credit hours // This course is an expositional study of the life of Jesus Christ. This study will focus on the narrative of Christ’s life, his word and his works as an exemplar for the ministry of the New Testament minister.
The Biblically Principled Church
ELECTIVE // 1 credit hour // This course focuses on instilling in the pastor or church leaders a biblically principled approach to ministry that sets ministers free to own the work of evangelism, discipleship, and ministry service.
World Religions & Cults
ELECTIVE // 1 credit hour // Paul warns repeatedly in the epistles of false teachers and fables intended to lead people astray. This class is intended to give students an overview of the major false religions and cults in our world today.
Foundations 1
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
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 3
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.
Freshman Orientation
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.
Acts of the Apostles
BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 2 credit hours // An analytical study of the book of Acts that examines the foundations and early development of Christianity. Particular attention is given to the transition from Israel to the Church and Paul's role in the dispensation of grace.
Hermeneutics
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.
English Grammar & the King James Bible
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.
Manuscript Evidence
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.
Life of Moses & Elisha
LEADERSHIP PREP // 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.
Introduction to Old Testament 2
BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 2 credit hours // Introduction to Old Testament 2 is an overview of Psalms through Malachi. Topics include historical context, devotional application, pictures, types, prophecies, key features, and dispensational truth.
Introduction to New Testament 2
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.
Systematic and Dispensational Theology
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.
Pastoral Procedures
LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 credit hours // This course is concerned with practical pastoral duties, responsibilities, and relationships. Proper procedures will be covered as well as the personal conduct of the pastor as it relates to his personal life, the flock, and his oversight thereof.
Servant Leadership
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.
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.
Prayer & Worship
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.

