Program of Study

The Living Faith Bible Institute program of study is designed to help growing believers get a Bible-centered education and a biblical philosophy of local church ministry. Students who accumulate 60 credit hours in prescribed courses will receive an Associate of Divinity degree. The program covers 3 major levels of study: Foundations, Bible Essentials & Leadership Prep(+Electives).

Foundations

The Foundations courses are the entry level, required courses, that quite literally lay the foundation for leadership growth. These four classes represent seven credit hours that address biblical character, ministry, spiritual life and a systematic theology to build upon. Students are allowed to take any and all of these classes simultaneously.

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION (1 cr)

The Freshman Orientation course introduces students to LFBI and how it functions as an institution: how to use myLFBI and technology, basic study skills, and writing skills necessary to be successful in the school.

FOUNDATIONS 1 (2 cr)

Foundations 1 is a required class for all students entering LFBI who HAVE NOT completed Living Faith Fellowship’s Biblical Discipleship within their local church. This class is an introduction to core doctrines and a philosophy of discipleship foundational to ministry.

FOUNDATIONS 2 (2 cr)

Foundations 2 (previously Discipleship 2a)builds on principles from Foundations 1. This course emphasizes the character of biblical leadership and the process of sanctification in a believer: The Character Qualities of the Man/Woman of God, The Spiritual Qualities of the Man/Woman of God & The Seven Stages of Spiritual Growth

FOUNDATIONS 3 (2 cr)

Foundations 3 (previously Discipleship 2b) teaches the biblical leader principles for studying the Bible and instructing others in God's word: The Philosophy of Discipleship, How To Disciple & How to Study the Bible.

Bible Essentials

Bible Essentials provide you with the necessary biblical elements and principles for understanding the Bible. The Essentials level contains 24 core credit hours required for the Associate of Divinity degree program.

We highly advise that all incoming students emphasize Bible Essentials courses after Foundations. These classes are intended to lay the groundwork for which our Leadership Prep courses build upon.

  • Genesis (2 cr)

  • Systematic Theology & Dispensations (2 cr)

  • Intro to Old Testament One (2 cr)

  • Intro to Old Testament Two (2 cr)

  • Intro to New Testament One (2 cr)

  • Intro to New Testament Two (2 cr)

  • Hermeneutics (2 cr)

  • The Gospel of Matthew (2 cr)

  • The Acts of the Apostles (2 cr)

  • The Letter to the Romans (2 cr)

  • Manuscript Evidence (1 cr)

  • Apologetics (1 cr)

  • Methods of Evangelism (1 cr)

  • English Grammar & The King James Bible (1 cr)

Leadership Prep

The Leadership Prep level contains 26 core credit hours, and is required for the Associate of Divinity degree. 

These courses are intended to equip anyone aiming towards leadership-level ministry. While not every believer enters the office of pastor or is sent as a missionary, these instructional courses are valuable to any believer who desires to be a biblical leader.

  • The Eschatology of Daniel and Revelation (2 cr)

  • The Epistle of 1 Corinthians (2 cr)

  • The Realities of Biblical Discipleship (1 cr)

  • Prayer and Worship: Personal and Corporate (1 cr)

  • Sevens: A Doctrinal Framework (1 cr)

  • Pastoral Procedures (2 cr)

  • Ministry Practicum  (2 cr) (Required for Graduation)

  • Missions/Discovery Trip (Required for Graduation) - No Credit Hours

  • The Pastoral Epistles (2 cr)

  • The Letter to the Hebrews (2 cr)

  • Church History (2 cr)

  • Homiletics (2 cr)

  • Introduction to Missions (2 cr)

  • Introduction to Biblical Counseling (2 cr)

  • The Life of Christ (2 cr)

  • Servant Leadership (1 cr)

Electives & Continuing Ed

Students must select from the following courses in order to complete their 60 credit hour course requirement. The classes listed below are divided by emphasis of study.

Students who graduate and want to continue their education are invited to select from these courses in order to become more specialized in a given area.

Ministry Leadership:

  • Homiletics Lab 1 (1 cr)

  • Homiletics Lab 2 (1 cr)

  • Children's Ministry (1 cr)

  • Youth Ministry (1 cr)

  • The Biblically Principled Church (1 cr)

  • Life of Moses and Elisha (1 cr)

Missiology:

  • Missions 1 (1 cr)

  • Missions 2 (1 cr)

  • Mission 3 (1 cr)

  • World Religions & Cults (1 cr)

  • The Biblically Principled Church (1 cr)

  • Missions Capstone: Research Course (3 cr)

Counseling Ministry:

  • Biblical Counseling Lab 1 (1 cr)

  • Biblical Counseling Lab 2 (1 cr)

  • Biblical Counseling Lab 3 (1 cr)

  • Emotional Victory (1 cr)

  • Biblical Counseling Capstone: Research Course (3 cr)

 

Philosophy, Theology & History:

  • World Religions & Cults (1 cr)

  • Worldview & Biblical Reasoning (1 cr)

  • Baptist History (1 cr) (beginning fall 2024)

  • Israel History Trip (2 cr)

  • Heresy: The Roots & Persistence of False Teaching (1 cr) (TBD)

Biblical Studies:

  • Life of Moses & Elisha (1 cr)

  • Life of Paul (2 cr)

  • The Biblically Principled Church (1 cr)

  • The Minor Prophets (1 cr) (beginning spring 2025)

  • The Poetic Books (1 cr) (TBD)

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