MODULE 1: Introduction to Biblical Studies – 18 ACU Credits


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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

              1) Foundations of Faith  English PDF or HTML  Spanish  PDF 

CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS:  This course equips students for personal study of the Word of God. 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.

             2) Creative Study Methods  English  PDF  or HTML  Spanish  PDF

OLD & NEW TESTAMENT SURVEYS:  This survey provides an overview of the entire Bible. Study outlines of each book of the Bible are provided for further development by the student. Volume One: Introduction and Old Testament / Volume Two: New Testament.      (Please do not read the entire OT & NT with these courses as it will take you to long to finish)

            3) Old Testament Survey          English PDF  or  HTML   Spanish  PDF                     

            4) New Testament Survey    English  PDF or  HTML   Spanish   PDF                    


MODULE 2: Applying Biblical Studies Personally – 21 ACU Credits


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.

           5) A Biblical Worldview      English  PDF or HTML   Spanish  PDF

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.

          6) Kingdom Living               English  PDF or  HTML   Spanish  PDF

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.

        7) Knowing God’s Voice     English  PDF  or HTML  Spanish  PDF

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.

       8) Holy Spirit Ministry       English  PDF or HTML     Spanish  PDF

SPIRITUAL STRATEGIES: A MANUAL OF 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.

      9) Spiritual Warfare        English  PDF or HTML       Spanish   PDF

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.

    10) Power Principles         English  PDF or HTML      Spanish  PDF



MODULE 3: Applying Biblical Studies in Community – 24 ACU Credits


BIBLICAL MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES A review of Biblical management principles with emphasis on servant leadership, Biblical leaders, and Scriptural strategies for success.

      11) Management Principles  English  PDF or  HTML  Spanish  PDF

PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Students learn environmental analysis on an individual, church, and organizational basis.  They learn how to analyze the spiritual environment of a village, city, state or nation prior to penetrating it with the Gospel message.

     12) Environmental Analysis       English  PDF or HTML Spanish   PDF

MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES Everything Jesus did centered on the great purposes of God.  This course analyzes Christ's objectives for ministry and teaches students to institute management by objectives in their own life and ministry.

    13) Management by Objectives  English PDF  or  HTML Spanish   PDF

MOBILIZATION METHODOLOGIES:  This course presents methods for mobilizing spiritual forces for God and explains the practical application of the Harvestime vision to specific areas of ministry.  Referral courses in various areas of ministry are also available through this module.

   14) Mobilizing Methodologies  English PDF or HTML Spanish  PDF

LEAVEN-LIKE EVANGELISM:  The Gospel of the Kingdom spreads throughout the world as leaven in bread dough.  The leaven is small and hidden, but its impact is unlimited.  Effective evangelism strategies are taught, including detailed instruction on the deliverance ministry, church planting, and techniques of networking between ministries.

   15) Evangelizing                        English  PDF or HTML    Spanish  PDF

STRATEGIES FOR SPIRITUAL HARVEST:  The initial call of Jesus Christ to men was to be spiritually reproductive: "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." His final command, that of the Great Commission, also challenged followers to spiritual reproduction.  Using the analogy of the natural harvest, this course focuses on promises of spiritual harvest, things that prevent harvest, and keys to effective harvest.  It communicates the vision which the remainder of Institute training equips students to fulfill.

   16) Strategies for Spiritual Harvest English   PDF  or HTML   Spanish  PDF



MODULE 4: Applying Biblical Studies: Special Applications – 24 ACU Credits


TEACHING TACTICS This course examines the methods Jesus used to teach and preach the Gospel.  Students are taught how to prepare and present lessons and how to teach and preach the Gospel.

      17) Teaching Tactics                     English  PDF or HTML Spanish  PDF

MULTIPLICATION METHODOLOGIES:  God's plan for spiritual multiplication is presented.  This study reveals how a single Christian can be responsible for the multiplication of thousands of trained and motivated believers.  Church growth principles are emphasized.

     18) Multiplication Methods           English  PDF or HTML  Spanish  PDF

YOU CAME UNTO ME....A JAIL AND PRISON MINISTRY MANUAL:  A complete guide to jail and prison ministry.  Includes guidelines for writing and visiting inmates, conducting group services inside an institution, reaching out to families of inmates, and ministering on death row.

     19) Jail and Prison Manual         English  PDF or  HTML  Spanish  PDF

WOMEN, A BIBLICAL PROFILE:  A study of all the Bible teaches about women and their role in ministry.  Also includes a study of the Bible books bearing women’s names--Ruth and Esther--and resources for biographical study of all of the women of the Bible.

     20) Women, A Biblical Perspective  English  PDF or HTML Spanish  PDF

INTERCESSORY PRAYER:  An intercessory prayer guide that includes guidelines on how to pray, what to pray for, when not to pray, resources for prayer, international intercession, and factors that hinder prayer.

   21) Intercessory Prayer                  English PDF or HTML   Spanish    PDF

HEALING: BATTLE FOR THE BODY A study of all the Bible teaches about divine healing.  Complete guidelines for receiving and ministering healing.

   22) Healing: A Battle for the Body   English  PDF or HTML Spanish  PDF



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