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KOINONIA BIBLE COLLEGE CATALOG

“EQUIPPING THE SAINTS FOR MINISTRY”

Student Catalog 2020

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By Phone: 504-340-6739

By Fax: 504-328-1817

By Mail: Koinonia Bible College 5049 Ehret Rd. Marrero, LA 70072

By Email: koinonia.bible.college@gmail.com

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Introduction   Koinonia Bible College is an exciting new concept in higher Christian education. Our goal is to provide training in the ministry by offering a wide selection of courses designed to prepare the student for practical Christian service. Our approach to education is

unique in that we offer the students the skills of pastors and teachers from many different churches. In this way, the student can remain in his or her local body and still be exposed to the gifts of a wide variety of experienced ministers. Our instructors are carefully selected for their area of expertise as well as their spiritual commitment and knowledge of the Word of God. Koinonia Bible College began in the Fall of 1991, with a vision to provide quality biblical education to the Christians in the city of New Orleans. Our desire was to be accessible and affordable, yet without compromising the depth of teaching. The vision involved seeing something like a loaf of bread, being broken and distributed through the college, and each piece being taken back to the local churches to feed others. Therefore, Koinonia is designed to allow the students to be educated, without having to transfer local membership. Koinonia is the Greek work for fellowship. We feel that this word best describes the philosophy of our school: to strengthen the body of Christ by utilizing each believer’s gift to the edification of all. The motto of our school is: Equipping the Saints for Ministry. Our success is gauged by the reports we get from our students; they take the information gained here and apply it to their own areas of ministry, resulting in the changed lives of those to whom they minister. In keeping with the concept of “a loaf of bread to be shared”, Koinonia has developed correspondence courses. This will allow the student even greater flexibility in pursuing biblical studies. Through our web page, orders are being placed and catalogs requested from all over the country, even the world. We invite you to visit our site on the Internet. The address is www.kbc.org. We are also accredited with the largest non-governmental agency in the world – Accrediting Commission International (501) 882-3361. We accept transcripts from any college accredited with ACI. This catalog will describe the courses we offer, explain the degree programs available, along with the classes required for each degree program, and provide information on our correspondence courses. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call us at (504) 340-6739, or send us a fax at (504) 328-1817. You may also send e-mail to drodrig704@aol.com. We hope that you will plan on becoming a part of our fast-growing student body.

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Course Descriptions

A brief description of the courses offered through Koinonia Bible College. This includes classes in Bible, Ministry, Biblical Education, Music, Languages, and Religious

Education.

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KOINONIA BIBLE COLLEGE DESCRIPTION OF COURSES

Bible 101. Survey of the Bible – General survey of the Bible. 3 hrs. Bible 102. Genesis – Intensive study of the book of origins. 3 hrs. Bible 103. Exodus-Deuteronomy – Intensive study of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. 3 hrs. Bible 104. Joshua, Judges, & Ruth – In-depth study of the conquest and occupation of Canaan. 3 hrs. Bible 105. The United Monarchy – Study of the kingdoms of Saul, David, & Solomon. 3 hrs. Bible 106. The Kings of Israel & Judah – History of the divided monarchy. 3 hrs. Bible 107. Job – In-depth study of the book of Job. 3 hrs. Bible 108. Psalms – Study of the book emphasizing key psalms. 3 hrs. Bible 109. Proverbs – Intensive study of the book of Proverbs. 3 hrs. Bible 110. Ecclesiastes & Song of Solomon – Study of Ecclesiastes &

Song of Solomon. 3 hrs. Bible 111. Isaiah – Study of the prophet and his prophecies. 3 hrs. Bible 112. Jeremiah & Lamentations – Study of the prophet and his

prophecies. 3 hrs. Bible 113. Ezekiel – Study of the prophet and his prophecies. 3 hrs. Bible 114. Daniel – Study of the prophet and his prophecies focusing on

end-time events. 3 hrs. Bible 115. Restoration Books – Comparative study of Ezra, Esther, &

Nehemiah. 3 hrs. Bible 116. Minor Prophets – Comparative study of these remaining shorter books. 3 hrs. Bible 117 New Testament Survey – General overview of the New Testament books. 3 hrs. Bible 118. The Life of Christ – The life of Christ as seen through the synoptic gospels. 3 hrs. Bible 119. The Gospel of John – The life of Christ as presented by John. 3 hrs. Bible 120. Acts – Study of the Acts of the Apostles in the early church. 3 hrs. Bible 121. Romans – Verse by verse study of the epistle. 3 hrs. Bible 122. 1 Corinthians – Verse by verse study of the epistle. 3 hrs. Bible 123. 2 Corinthians – Verse by verse study of the epistle. 3 hrs. Bible 124 Galatians – An in-depth study in legalism. 3 hrs. Bible 125. Ephesians – 2 Thessalonians – Study of Paul’s epistles to these churches. 3 hrs. Bible 126. Pastoral Epistles – In-depth study of 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. 3 hrs. Bible 127. Hebrews – Verse by verse study of the epistle. 3 hrs. Bible 128 James – In-depth study of the epistle. 3 hrs. Bible 129. 1 & 2 Peter – Study of the Petrine Epistles. 3 hrs. Bible 130 The Epistles of John – Study of 1,2 & 3 John. 3 hrs. Bible 131. Revelation – Verse by verse study of the book focusing on end-time fulfillment. 3 hrs. Bible 132. Systematic Theology – Comprehensive study of the major doctrines of the Bible. 3 hrs. Bible 133. Doctrines of the Church – Study of the doctrines that apply specifically to the local church. 3 hrs. Bible 134. The Tabernacle of Moses – Spiritual significance of the tabernacle of Moses. 3 hrs. Bible 135. The Tabernacle of David and the Temple of Solomon – The typical significance of these two glorious structures. 3 hrs. Bible 136. The Feasts of Israel – Survey of the major feasts of Israel and their significance for the Church. 3 hrs. Bible 137. The Covenants of God – Study of the covenants God has made with man from Adam to the Church age. 3 hrs.

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Bible 201. Bible Typology – Study of the New Testament truths as portrayed and foreshadowed in the Old Testament. 3 hrs. Bible 202. Introduction to the Bible – Study of the formation, canonization, and translation of the biblical manuscripts. 3 hrs. Bible 203. Biblical Criticism – Study of the various techniques used by biblical scholars to help determine the authenticity and accuracy of the books of the Bible. 3 hrs. Bible 204. The Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha – Study of the non-canonical writings of late Judaism and early Christianity. 3 hrs. Ministry 101. Practical Evangelism – Study of the techniques of soul-winning. 3 hrs. Ministry 102. Children’s Ministry Made Effective – Instruction in the art of ministry to children. 3 hrs. Ministry 103. The Gifts of the Spirit – Study of the baptism of the Holy Spirit with emphasis on ministering the gifts of the Spirit. 3 hrs. Ministry 104. Homiletics – Sermon preparation and delivery. 3 hrs. Ministry 105. Hermeneutics – Principles of biblical interpretation. 3 hrs. Ministry 108. The Spiritual Nature of Addictions – This course will give the student a thorough understanding

of addictions as viewed by the professional community. 3 hrs. Ministry 109. Persuasive Reasoning – A study of the principles of logical argument. 3 hrs. Ministry 201. Church Administration – Study of the church government and administrative procedures. 3 hrs. Ministry 202. Introduction to Counseling – Overview of biblical counseling with a focus on clinical issues. 3 hrs. Ministry 203. Introduction to Counseling, Pt. 2. Further training in the ministry of biblical counseling. 3 hrs. Ministerial Ethics – Study of the proper standards of behavior for a minister. 3 hrs. Ministry 204. Internship – Practical application by on-the-job training in ministry. 3 hrs. Ministry 205. Practical Church Leadership – The best in church leadership principles from teachers around the

nation. 3 hrs. Religion 101. World Religions – Survey of the major world religions as compared to Christianity. 3 hrs. Religion 102. Survey of the Cults – Survey of the modern cults that pose as Christian. 3 hrs. Religion 103. Understanding Denominations – Survey of the major Christian denominations. 3 hrs. Religion 104. Missions – Study of the history and development of missions with emphasis on the life a missionary. 3 hrs. Religion 105. Deliverance & Demonology – Study of the nature and activity of demons with practical

instruction in the ministry of deliverance. 3 hrs. Religion 106. Apologetics – How to present a reasoned defense of the Bible and Christian beliefs. 3 hrs. History 101. Church History – Survey of the historic church from the book of Acts to the present. 3 hrs. History 102. Pioneers of the Faith – Profile of the great leaders of the church from Apostle Peter to Billy Graham. 3 hrs. Rel. Ed. 101. The Church & the Bible – Biblical portrait of the church with emphasis on the five-fold ministry. 3 hrs Rel. Ed. 102. Family Relations – Biblical teachings on courtship, marriage, and child-rearing. 3 hrs. Rel. Ed. 103. The Bible & Science – Scientific evidence supporting the accuracy of the biblical record. 3hrs. Rel. Ed. 104. Understanding Spiritual Abuse – How to identify unhealthy patterns of spiritual leadership. 3 hrs. Rel. Ed. 105. Judaism & Jewish Evangelism – Presenting Jesus Christ as the long awaited Jewish Messiah. 3 hrs. Rel. Ed. 106. Pneumatology – Study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit. 3 hrs. Speech 101. Fundamentals of Public Speaking – Development and delivery of a speech. 3 hrs. English 101. Basic Grammar – Study of the proper use of English grammar. 3 hrs. English 102. Composition – Practical study of writing themes, sermons, and articles. 3 hrs. English 103. Writing for Publication – how to get your articles published. 3 hrs. English 104. Writing Christian Fiction – The principles of writing fiction with emphasis on Christian fiction.

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Spanish 101. Conversational Spanish – Beginning, intermediate, and advanced Spanish. Each 102. course 3 hrs. 103. Russian 101. Conversational Russian – Beginning, intermediate, and advanced Russian. Each 102. course 3 hrs. 103. Greek 101. New Testament Greek – Beginning, intermediate, and advanced study of the language

102. of the New Testament. Each course 3 hrs. 103. Signing 101. Beginning Sign Language – Learning to communicate with the hearing-impaired by means of sign language. 3 hrs. Music 101. Praise & Worship Ministry Training – Practical aspects of

leading Christian Worship. 3 hrs. Music 102. Basic Guitar – Instruction in the art of guitar playing. 3 hrs. Music 103. Basic Keyboard – Instruction in the art of keyboard playing.

3 hrs. Music 104. Introduction to Voice – How to train the voice for singing

and speaking. 3 hrs. Music 105. Music Theory – Learning to read music. Recommended for

those desiring to learn any instrument. 3 hrs. Music 106. Basic Sound Engineering – How to install, maintain, and

operate a complete sound system. 3 hrs. Music 107. Advanced Sound System – Further instruction in audio/visual techniques including television camera and VCR operation. 3 hrs. Comp. 101. Basic Computer – The basics of operating a computer. 3 hrs.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Studies Diploma Candidate must have completed 8 courses of study with at least a “C” average. Four of these courses must be books of the Bible.

Biblical Studies Diploma Candidate must complete 12 courses of study with at least a “C” average. The following courses must be completed with a passing grade: Bible 101, 102, 108, 117, 119, 120, 121, 127, Ministry 104, Plus 3 courses of electives.

Associate Degree of Ministry Candidate must complete 24 courses of study with at least a “C” average. The following courses must be completed with a passing grade: Bible 101, 102, 103, 106, 108, 109, 111, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 125, 127, 129, Ministry 101, 104, Religious Education 101, Plus 6 courses of electives.

Bachelor of Theology Candidate must complete 36 courses of study with at least a “C” average. The following courses must be completed with a passing grade: Bible 101,102, 103,106, 108, 109, 111, 114, 116, 118, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, Ministry 101, 103, 104, 201, 202, Religious Education 101, Greek101, Plus 9 courses of electives.

Candidate for the Bachelor of Theology must pass a two-part English usage exam: grammar/composition. Any candidate failing to pass either section may be required to take English usage courses.

Master of Theology Candidate with a Bachelor of Theology degree must complete with at least a “C” average the following courses: Bible 105, 115, 202, 203, Religion 101, 102, 105, Greek 102, Hebrew 101, Plus 3 courses of electives.

Candidate must also complete an acceptable Master’s Thesis.

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TUITION

Tuition costs have been purposely kept low at Koinonia to make education affordable to as many as possible. About 60% of the tuition goes directly to the instructors. The remaining amount covers the printing and mailing costs for the college. The registration goes toward administrative and office supply costs. Our primary goal is to be a productive ministry to the body of Christ. We offer quality instruction at very reasonable prices. Below you will find a breakdown of costs at Koinonia Bible College:

Tuition (per quarter)

Each class………………………………………$99.00

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Correspondence Courses

The correspondence courses have a flat fee of $129.00 plus a $5.00 shipping and handling charge. Each course consists of 20 cassette tapes and a class workbook. The Revelation course also requires an 8-tape series on The Prophecies of Daniel and includes a 24 –page workbook for $24.95 plus $2.00 shipping and handling. Required books for the courses are not included in the tuition or registration costs, but may be purchased at the time of registration through Koinonia Bible College. Not all courses require a textbook.

Correspondence courses will allow the student to study in the comfort and convenience of his or her own home. Each correspondence course consists of 20 CDs containing all of the lectures for that class plus a fully outlined notebook. All tests and exams for the class are included and are sealed in the back of the workbook. Correspondence students are able to choose the amount of study time that best fits their schedules. This allows great flexibility in learning and does not require the student to leave the house for classes. Correspondence courses also allow out-of-town and out-of-state students to participate in Koinonia Bible College. Upon completing the class with a passing grade, the student will earn 3 credit hours through Koinonia Bible College. Although not all of our classes are available for correspondence at this time, we have several courses prepared and are in the process of converting many more classes into correspondence courses Courses available by correspondence: Doctrines of the Church Job The Church of the Bible Persuasive Reasoning I Corinthians I & II Peter II Corinthians Pneumatology Deliverance & Demonology Proverbs Genesis Minor Prophets I, II, & III John Revelation Hebrews Romans Hermeneutics Understanding Spiritual Abuse Homiletics Introduction to Counseling II Introduction to Counseling I

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KBC ORDER FORM

Check which correspondence course(s) you would like (prices include shipping): Courses Available on CDs Course Price Course Price __Doctrines of the Church $136.96 __Job $136.95 __The Church of the Bible $136.95 __Persuasive Reasoning $136.95 __I Corinthians $136.95 __I & II Peter $136.95 __II Corinthians $136.95 __Pneumatology $136.95 __Deliverance & Demonology $136.95 __Proverbs $136.95 __Genesis $136.95 __Minor Prophets $136.95 __I, II, & III John $136.95 __Revelation $168.90 __Hebrews $136.95 __Romans $136.95 __Hermeneutics $151.95 __Understanding Spiritual Abuse $136.95 __Homiletics $136.95 __Introduction to Counseling II $168.90 __Introduction to Counseling I $168.90 ________________________________________________________________________ Name: __________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________State: ________________ Zip: _______________ Phone: _________________ Email: __________________________________________ Order Total:______________ Method of Pay: __ Check __Credit Card (Visa, MC, AE, Discover) Name on Card: ___________________________________________________________ Card Number: ____________________________________________________________ Exp. Date:____/____ V-Code: __________ 5-Digit Billing Zip Code:________________

Mail to: Koinonia Bible College, 5049 Ehret Rd, Marrero LA 70072 Fax to: 504-328-1817

Questions? Call 504-340-6739 or visit www.kbc.org