COURSE CATALOG
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.
Introduction to New Testament 1
BIBLE ESSENTIALS // 2 CREDITS // This course is an overview of Matthew through 2 Thessalonians. Topics include the historical context, life application, pictures, types, prophecies, key features, and dispensational truth.
Hebrews
LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 CREDITS // This class will provide a 16-week substantive overview of the book of Hebrews which sets out to demonstrate the theological, spiritual, and devotional supremacy of Christ and the New Covenant over all other men, gods, philosophical systems, religions, or earthly constructs.
Prayer & Worship
LEADERSHIP PREP // 1 CREDIT // This is a study calling the student to the primacy of effective prayer and worship in the private life of the pastor, which directly impacts the spiritual vitality of the entire church.
Ministry Practicum
LEADERSHIP PREP // 2 CREDITS // The objective of this required course is for you to develop and execute a ministry task, project, or program that will serve your local church.
Missions/Discovery Trip
LEADERSHIP PREP // 0 CREDITS // 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.
Life of Paul
ELECTIVE // 2 CREDITS // This class is a biblically grounded, analytical study of Paul the apostle aiming to aid the student in interacting with the historical life of Paul.
World Religions & Cults
ELECTIVE // 1 CREDIT // 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.
Emotional Victory (LIVE ONLY)
ELECTIVE // 1 CREDIT // Emotions are a God-given part of life; however, when they control us or we deny them, we can set ourselves up for both spiritual and physical defeat. In this course we look at ways to resolve conflict, anxiety, fear, depression, anger, bitterness, deception, and guilt by using the promises of scripture.
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).