Beginning with the 2007 summer classes the Faith Bible Institute (FBI), formerly known as School of the Bible, will become a multiple one year certificate program. New students will complete the Biblical Foundations certificate courses before moving on to the various advanced certificate courses offered each year. Each year FBI will offer two advanced certificate topics. For the 2007-2008 school year these certificate programs will be the Certificate in Biblical Studies and the Certificate of Spiritual Gifting.
Certificate of Biblical Studies
-- Summer –
Survey of the Old Testament I. An introduction to the Pentateuch and the historical books, for a total of seventeen Old Testament books.
-- Fall --
Survey of the Old Testament II. This course is a study of the second half of the Old Testament. In this course we will discuss the major archaeological discoveries of the Old Testament setting and its impact on the Scriptures; the introduction to Hebrew Poetic and Wisdom Literature; the formation to the Old Testament Survey; and the introduction to the Prophetic Literature.
-- Winter --
Survey of the New Testament I. This course is designed to give the student an overview of the historical, political and social contents of the New Testament books. Attention is given to authorship, dates, canonicity, structure, styles and themes with emphasis and exposition of key passages and their doctrinal significance.
-- Spring --
Survey of the New Testament II. This course is designed to give the student an overview of the historical, political and social contents of the New Testament books.
Certificate of Spiritual Gifting
-- Summer –
The Holy Spirit I. A study of the Third Person of the Trinity, including the seven personalities, moods, offices and powers of the Holy Spirit.
-- Fall --
The Anointing. This course centers on the Old Testament characters of Elijah and Elisha. It is intended to help students to recognize and experience their own anointing. Topics include the three winds of God, the nature of the anointing, birthing a new move of God, phases of development, the crown prince, the double portion anointing, and steps into the anointing.
-- Winter --
The Prophetic Church. This course is a biblical-theological study of prophets and prophecy in the New Testament and today. A renewed understanding of the gift of prophecy is presented, which demonstrates how churches today may experience one of the Holy Spirit’s most edifying gifts while maintaining the supremacy of Scripture.
-- Spring --
Understanding Spiritual Gifts. The great gift of your salvation includes the Holy Spirit Himself coming to live inside you with all His power, grace, favor, ability and gifts. Revelation of the gifts within you will give you new authority and prepare you for more effective service in the Kingdom of God. |