Berean Bible College
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Berean Bible College, in an effort to achieve its objective of
offering a balanced Christian education, offers four Major
courses of study: Ministerial, Missionary, Biblical Counseling, and Christian Education. These specific
disciplines have specialized courses to more thoroughly equip
the student in each field. Its aim is to further develop biblical
study and theological skills, encourage spiritual growth and
strengthen practical abilities needed for serving Christ and His
Church at home and abroad.
We recognize that a degree or a diploma does not necessarily
produce a ministry. Our primary purpose is not
to issue degrees and diplomas, but to assist individuals in
developing their God-given talents. The degrees and diplomas
recognize systematic preparation, and are not in themselves
qualifications for ministry. Therefore, Berean Bible College
does not ordain, license or offer placement assistance to
graduates.
A. Vocational Objectives-Course Majors
1. Ministerial
This major is designed to furnish the
student with knowledge of the Bible and to prepare
individuals for full-time service as a pastor or an
evangelist. Training includes preparation in such basic
functions of the ministry as homiletics, exegesis,
evangelism, pastoral counseling, church
administration, conducting various types of worship
services, and business meetings.
2. Missionary
This course major is designed to
furnish the student with knowledge of the Bible and
prepare the individual for full time service in the
mission field. It is similar to the Ministerial course
except that it is intended to prepare students for service in missions, both at home and
abroad. Special emphasis is placed on practical
training on how to establish indigenous churches.
3. Christian Education
This course major is designed to
finish the student with knowledge of the Bible, basic
Christian Education principles and to prepare the
individual for full-time service in the Christian
Education program of a local church as an educational
director and other related areas.
4.Biblical Counseling
This course major is designed to furnish the student
with knowledge of the Bible, as well as
presuppositions and methods of consistent Biblical
counseling. The student will be trained to view
problems in fife from God's perspective and will be
encouraged to develop a methodology for change,
which is in harmony with the Scriptures.
B. Class Sequences
The following schedules are given to show the development of
a full four-year degree program and the progressive sequence
of studies offered. The school reserves the right to offer
courses on alternate years or as needed. Any scheduled class
may be withdrawn if the demand is not sufficient.
FIRST YEAR REQUIREMENTS _________________________________________________________Units
Old Testament Survey I, II, III ____________________________________9
Pauline Epistles I, II ____________________________________________6
Synoptic Gospel _____________________________________________._3
Church History I, II ____________________________________________6
General Epistles ____________.._ ....._ _____.._____________..__._._.___3
Library Research ____________________________________......__..____2
First Principles ________________________________________________2
History of Missions____________________________________________. 2
Elective Courses______________________________________________. 6
TOTAL FIRST YEAR ________________________________________.39
SECOND YEAR REQUIREMENTS
_________________________________________________________Units
New Testament Survey I, II, III___________________________________ 9
Pneumatology ________________________________________________.3
Hermeneutics_________________________________________________ 3
Psalms ______________________________________________________3
Self-Confrontation I, II_____.___.._________________________._______ 6
Isaiah _______________________________________________________3
Personal Evangelism ____________________________________________2
Romans _____._..__...__....__________.....____. ___..________________.2
Hebrews________________..___________________________________. 2
Elective Courses ________________.._____________________________.6
TOTAL SECOND YEAR_____________________________________. 39
THIRD YEAR REQUIREMENTS
__________________________________________________________Units
Theology I, II, III ______________________________________________9
Johannine Writings _____________________________________________3
Wisdom Literature___________________________ _________ ________ 3
Leadership__________________ _______. ...______________ ______.... 3
Creation/Science Research_________ ______ ______ ________________ 2
Marriage and Family____________ __..____.____ __________________. 2
Grace, The Making of Character _______________ __________________.2
Major Courses _________..________________._______ _____________.9
Elective Courses ______________________________________________.6
TOTAL THIRD YEAR ________________________________________39
FOURTH YEAR REQUIREMENTS
__________________________________________________________Units
Greek I, II, III (or language alternative) ______________________________9
Apologetics __________________________________________________.3
Revelation ___________________________________________________ 3
Daniel ______________________________________________________ 3
Eschatology __________________________________________________3
Thesis (or Student Teaching)___________________________________ __ 2
Field Education _______________________________________________ 2
Practical Ministry ______________________________________________2
Major Courses _______________________________________________ 6
Elective Courses ______________________________________________ 6
TOTAL FOURTH YEAR ______________________________________39