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Ordinary Level Diploma

Become a Successful Ambassador For Christ Ordinary Diploma

Courses and descriptions:

Module 1: Introduction to Biblical Studies = (18 credits)

1. FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH:

This course stresses the importance of proper spiritual foundations for life and ministry by focusing on foundations of the Christian faith identified in Hebrews 6:1: Repentance, faith, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment. Download the course below.

foundationsoffaith.pdf

2. CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS: 

This course equips students for personal study of the Word of God after the conclusion of Institute training.  Students learn how to study the Bible by book, chapter, paragraph, verse, and word. Other methods taught include biographical, devotional, theological, typological, and topical.  Special guidelines for studying Bible poetry and prophecy are presented and students are taught methods of charting and outlining. Download the course below:

creativebiblestudy.pdf

3. OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY: 

This survey provides an overview of the Old Testament. Study outlines of each book of the OT are provided for further development by the student. Volume One: Introduction and Old Testament. Download the course below:

otsurvey.pdf

4. NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY: 

This survey provides an overview of the New Testament. Study outlines of each book of the NT are provided for further development by the student. Volume Two: New Testament.Download the course below:

ntsurvey.pdf

Module 2: Applying Biblical Studies: Personal = (21 credits)

5. DEVELOPING A BIBLICAL WORLD VIEW:

This course examines the Biblical world view from Genesis through Revelation.  God’s plan for the nations of the world from the beginning of time is detailed.  Current worldwide spiritual need is also presented. Download course below:

biblicalworldview.pdf

6. KINGDOM LIVING:

The “Gospel of the Kingdom” shall be preached in all the world before the return of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 24:14).  Understanding of Kingdom principles is necessary if one is to spread the Gospel of the Kingdom.  This course focuses on patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry. Download course below:

kingdomliving.pdf

7. KNOWING GOD’S VOICE:

This course explains how God speaks to men today and how to find His general and specific plans for life.  A Christian model for decision making is presented, along with guidelines for overcoming wrong decisions, steps to take if you have missed the will of God, and methods for dealing with questionable practices. Download course below:

knowinggodsvoice.pdf

8. MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT:

This study focuses on the ministry of the Holy Spirit, spiritual fruit, and spiritual gifts.  Students are guided in discovery of their own spiritual gifts and position of ministry in the Body of Christ. Download course below:

holyspirit.pdf

9. SPIRITUAL WARFARE: 

This course moves participants beyond the natural world into the realm of the spirit.  Tactics of the enemy are analyzed and strategies of spiritual warfare assuring victory over the principalities and powers of the spirit world are explained. Download course below:

spiritualwarfare.pdf

10. POWER PRINCIPLES:

The early church was born in a demonstration of the power of God.  Power principles taught in this course equip students for spiritual harvest and moves them from being spectators to demonstrators of the power of God. Download course below:

powerprinciples.pdf