This course is a survey of the establishment and development of Christianity to the present. Emphasis is placed upon individuals and people groups who have contributed to the Protestant Church. (2 credit hours)
This course teaches skills necessary for doing independent research and for presenting that research in a well-organized, accurately documented paper. CBI has adopted the Turabian, or Chicago Manual style of documentation for all research papers. (1 credit hour)
This course provides a more intensive study of the grammar and syntax of New Testament Greek. (2 credit hours) (prerequisite: 252)
This class represents a walk through the streets in Bible times, enabling the student to interpret Scripture better by considering the perspective of its original readers. Students research topics such as architecture, worship, marriage and home life, occupations, war, and even animals. (2 credit hours)
This course provides the student with the background and knowledge to defend the Christian faith. The importance of a Biblical position in this age of unbelief is discussed. (2 credit hours)
The emphasis of this class is the development of effective writing skills, including composing correct, clear sentences and producing well-developed paragraphs and essays. (2 credit hours) (prerequisite: 151)
Students learn the inductive Bible study method for personal spiritual growth and for application in preparing devotional messages and Bible studies. The class explores a wide variety of other ministry possibilities for the Christian woman. (2 credit hours, women) (prerequisite: 257)
This is an examination of the history and doctrines of the major cult groups which claim to be Christian. Consideration is given to Romanism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormonism, Seventh Day Adventism, Christian Science, and “New Age” philosophies, with instruction for proper use of Scripture in refuting the teachings of such groups. (3 credit hours)
Good communication skills are important in our ministries. This course is designed to be a review of essential concepts of English sentence structure, grammar, and spelling. All incoming students will be given an English proficiency exam. Students exhibiting weaknesses in English skills will be required to take Basic English. An exception will be made for [...]
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the essential of New Testament Greek grammar and to provide him with the basic tools for proper exegesis. (2 credit hours)
This is a further development of 355. (2 credit hours) (prerequisite: 355)
This course considers practical personal skills necessary for ministering in the home, church, and community. Special emphasis is placed upon learning to lead small-group Bible studies. (2 credit hours, women)
The purpose of this course is to enable the student to face, deal with, and endure the trials of life from a biblical perspective. It will also equip students to disciple others so that they too will be able to deal with the trials of life biblically. (2 credit hours)
This is a further development of 153. (2 credit hours) (prerequisite: 153)
This is a further development of 251. (2 credit hours)
In this course the Biblical basis of the home and the roles and relationships in the family are discussed. This course may be combined with Ephesians (314). The Ephesians/ Christian Home course would represent three credit hours. (2 credit hours)