GRACE BIBLE

INSTITUTEACADEMIC CATALOG

2015-2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Statement of Faith 1

2. Philosophy of Ministry 5

3. Purpose and Goals 5

4. Programs of Study 6

5. Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 Class Schedule 8

6. Course Departments and Descriptions 9

7. Academic Information 17

8. Financial Information 18

9. Admissions and Registration 18

10. Technological Requirements 18

11. Contact Information 18

STATEMENT OF FAITH

I. The Holy Scriptures

We believe that the sixty-six books of the Bible constitute the Word of God, His only written special revelation to man, which He has faithfully preserved throughout time. The Scriptures are divinely inspired and God-breathed in origin which means that they must be inerrant in their original writings and infallible. Such inspiration must also be verbal (every word inspired) and plenary (all parts equally inspired) because God is its Source (Psalm 119:151,160; 2 Tim. 3:16).

II. God

We believe that there is only one true and living God who is infinite, eternal, perfect in all His attributes and ways, and is eternally manifest in three Persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These Members form the triune Godhead, or Trinity, and are one in essential nature, yet possess distinct personalities. Each Member equally possesses all the attributes of deity and is equally worthy of worship and obedience (Deu. 6:4; Isaiah 44:6-7; 1 Tim. 2:5).

A. God the Father

We believe that God the Father is the first Person of the Trinity who created all things and causes all things to work together according to His sovereign plan, a plan designed to bring Him ultimate glory. As the supreme Ruler of the universe, His sovereignty extends over all things including creation and redemption (Psalm 103:19; Rom.11:36; 1 Cor. 8:6).

B. God the Son

We believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God and second Person of the Trinity, possesses all the attributes of deity and is co-equal, co-existent, co-eternal with, and of the same nature as the Father and the Holy Spirit (John 14:9-10; Col. 1:19, 2:9). Although sharing equality with the Father, the Son is submissive to Him in the execution of the Father’s will. The Father created all things through the Son, by whom all things continue in existence and operation (Col. 1:15-17). In His incarnation, Jesus Christ was born of a virgin (Isa. 7:14; Luke 1:26-35) for the purpose of glorifying God by revealing Him to man, redeeming lost men, and ruling over God’s kingdom (Psalm 2:7-9; Isa. 9:6-7; Mat. 11:27; Phil. 2:9-11; Heb. 1:3, 7:25).

C. God the Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, possesses all the attributes of deity and is co-equal, co-existent, co-eternal with, and of the same nature as the Father and the Son (Mat. 28:19; Jer. 31:31-34 with Heb. 10:15-17). The work of the Holy Spirit is to execute the divine will with relation to all mankind. This includes His sovereign activity in creation (Gen. 1:2), the incarnation of the Son (Luke 1:35), the written revelation of God (2 Peter 1:20-21), and the work of salvation (John 3:5-8). In this present age, the Holy Spirit was sent forth

from the Father and the Son to initiate and complete the building of the church, to speak of and glorify the Son, and to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:7-11).

III. Creation

We believe that the triune Godhead created the universe in six literal, 24-hour periods. We reject evolution, the Gap Theory, the Day-Age Theory, and Theistic Evolution as unscriptural theories of origin (Gen. 1-2; Ex. 20:11).

IV. Man

We believe that man was directly and immediately created by God in His image and likeness. Man was created free of sin with a rational nature, intelligence, volition, self-determination, and moral responsibility to God (Gen. 2:7,15-25; James 3:9). God’s intention in the creation of man was that man should glorify Him, enjoy His fellowship, live his life in the will of God, and by this accomplish God’s purpose for man in the world (Isa. 43:7; Col. 1:16; Rev. 4:11). In Adam’s sin of disobedience to the revealed will and Word of God, man lost his innocence, incurred the penalty of spiritual and physical death, became subject to the wrath of God, and became inherently corrupt and utterly incapable of choosing or doing that which is acceptable to God apart from divine grace. With no recuperative powers to enable him to recover himself, man is hopelessly lost. Man’s salvation is thereby wholly of God’s grace through the redemptive work of our Lord Jesus Christ (John 3:36; Rom. 3:23, 6:23; Eph. 2:1-3)

V. Salvation

We believe that salvation is wholly of God by grace on the basis of the redemption of Jesus Christ, the merit of His shed blood, and not on the basis of human merit or works whatsoever (John 1:12; Eph. 1:7, 2:8-10).

A. Regeneration

We believe that regeneration is the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit by which the divine nature and divine life are given (Titus 3:5). It is instantaneous and is accomplished solely by the power of the Holy Spirit through the instrumentality of the Word of God, when the repentant sinner, as enabled by the Holy Spirit, responds in faith to the divine provision of salvation (John 5:24, 6:37,44).

B. Election

We believe that election is the sovereign act of God by which, before the foundation of the world and without regard to the future choices of man, He chose in Christ those whom He graciously regenerates, saves, and sanctifies (Rom. 8:28-30; Eph. 1:4-11). God’s sovereign election does not negate man’s responsibility to repent and trust Christ as Savior and Lord (Eze. 18:23,32, 33:11; John 3:18-19,36). Nevertheless, since sovereign grace includes the means of receiving the gift of salvation as well as the gift itself, God’s election will result in what He

determines. All whom the Father calls to Himself will come in faith and all who come in faith the Father will receive (John 6:37-40,44).

C. Justification

We believe that justification before God is an act of God (Rom. 8:33) by which He declares righteous those who, through faith alone in Christ, repent of sin and place their trust in Him as their Savior, confessing Him as sovereign Lord (Isa. 55:6-7; Rom. 2:4, 3:24-25, 10:9-10). This righteousness is apart from any virtue or work of man (Rom. 3:20, 4:6) and involves the imputation of our sins to Christ (Col. 2:14; 1 Peter 2:24) and the imputation of Christ’s righteousness to us (1 Cor. 1:30, 2 Cor. 5:21). By this means God is enabled to "be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus" (Rom. 3:26).

D. Sanctification

We believe that every believer is sanctified (set apart) unto God by justification and is therefore declared to be holy and is identified as a saint. This sanctification is positional and instantaneous and should not be confused with progressive sanctification. This sanctification has to do with the believer’s standing, not his present walk or condition (1 Cor. 1:2,30, 6:11; Heb. 2:11, 3:1, 10:10). There is also by the work of the Holy Spirit a progressive sanctification by which the state of the believer is brought closer to the standing he positionally enjoys through justification. Through obedience to the Word of God and the empowering of the Holy Spirit, the believer is able to live a life of increasing holiness in conformity to the will of God, becoming more and more like our Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 6:1-22; 2 Cor. 3:18).

VI. The Church

We believe that all those who believe in Christ are commanded to become a part of a local church. The church is a unique spiritual organism designed by Christ, made up of born-again believers in this present age (Eph. 2:11-3:6). The establishment and continuity of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament (Acts 14:23, 27, 20:17, 28) and members of the one spiritual Body are directed to associate themselves together in local assemblies (1 Cor. 11:18-20; Heb. 10:24-25). Further, we believe that the biblically designated officers serving under Christ and over the assembly are the elders, who lead and rule as servants of Christ (Eph. 4:11, 1 Tim. 5:17-22) and have His authority in directing the church. The local church is to be the center of discipleship, emphasizing the importance of spiritual growth (Mat. 28:19-20; 2 Tim. 2:2), mutual accountability of all believers to each other (Mat. 18:5-14), as well as the need for discipline of those engaged in unrepentant sin in accord with the standards of Scripture (Mat. 18:15-22). The purpose of the church is to glorify God (Eph. 3:21) by building itself up in the faith (Eph. 4:11-16), by instruction of the Word (2 Tim. 2:2, 15; 3:16-17), by fellowship (Acts 2:47; 1 John 1:3), by keeping the ordinances (Luke 22:19; Acts 2:38-42) and by advancing and communicating the gospel to the entire world (Mat. 28:19; Acts 1:8, 2:42).

VII. Last Things (Eschatology)

We believe that the study of eschatology should give hope and comfort to believers and challenge them to live for the glory of God as they look forward to the consummation of His eternal plan and spending eternity with Him (Luke 21:28; 1 Thes. 5:4-11; Titus 2:13; Rev. 1:3). The culmination of God's plan includes (1) the pre-tribulational rapture of the church, (2) the premillennial return of Christ, (3) judgment of the lost, and (4) the eternal state.

PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY

Grace Bible Church of Tampa operates on four ministry priorities: (1) a high view of God, (2) the supremacy of the Scriptures, (3) an accurate view of mankind, and (4) a proper understanding of the purpose of the church. GBI serves as an arm of the church's ministry and thus maintains the same four priorities. These priorities serve as the guiding principles of any biblical ministry. They help set the trajectory for the church's decisions. Any deviation from these priorities, therefore, warrants a careful reevaluation of current practices.

PURPOSE AND GOALS

GBI has a two-fold purpose: (1) equipping the saints for the work of service and (2) training men for future pastoral ministry. GBI exists to support the discipleship ministry of Grace Bible Church of Tampa by offering classes in general Bible knowledge; hermeneutical principles to heighten competency in personal Bible study; practicum courses that provide hands-on ministry experience; and the tools and practices necessary for faithful lesson or sermon preparation. GBI is an non-accredited training institute. The Scriptures give the charge to local church leaders to equip the saints for the work of service (Ephesians 4.12) and commit biblical truth to faithful men who will, in turn, teach the same truth to others (II Timothy 2.2).

The GBI curriculum reveals that the Scriptures do not mandate every believer to enter fulltime pastoral ministry. Two out of the three programs of study focus solely on enriching the believer's knowledge of Scripture, bolstering current discipleship or counseling endeavors, and strengthening efforts to reach an unbelieving world with the gospel. Those interested in pursuing pastoral ministry should consider the Pastoral Studies Certificate.

GBI seeks to promote biblical ministry practices, academic accuracy, and growth in Christ-like character.

Ministerial Goals: Students enrolled in the institute will be challenged to implement biblical ministry practices, including personal discipleship, biblical counseling, evangelism, Bible lesson preparation and delivery, and expository preaching.

Academic Goals: Students must strive for academic accuracy in biblical and theological research. Students hold the responsibility to accurately and humbly assess opposing viewpoints. Most importantly, students have the task to conduct exegesis of Scripture with utmost precision.

Character Goals: Ezra 7:10 records that Ezra devoted his life to the study, obedience, and teaching of God's law. Powerful communication skills and academic precision mean nothing apart from a heart steadfastly committed to living out the truth of God's Word. GBI desires that students grow in the areas of Christ-likeness, purity, hospitality, patience, leadership, gospel-driven discipline, love, biblical fellowship, and all the remaining character qualities described in Gal. 5.22-23, I Tim. 3: 1-13, II Tim. 2:14-26, and Tit. 1:5-9.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Grace Bible Institute offers three programs of study that are tailored to the ministry goals of various students. The first two programs are coeducational. The third is for men desiring to pursue pastoral ministry.

Bible Basics Certificate 7 credits/1 year with fulltime schedule

Program Objectives

This program of study seeks to provide the student with a basic biblical, theological, and hermeneutical foundation. Program Requirements

HE101 Hermeneutics IOT101 Old Testament Survey I OT102 Old Testament Survey IINT101 New Testament Survey TH101 Fundamentals of the Faith Electives (2)

Theological Studies Certificate 14 credits/2 years with fulltime schedule

Program Objectives

The Theological Studies program builds on the foundation of the Bible Basics Certificate and provides further grounding in biblical interpretation and theology.

Program Requirements

HE101 Hermeneutics IHE102 Hermeneutics IITH101 Fundamentals of the Faith OT101 Old Testament Survey IOT102 Old Testament Survey II NT101 New Testament Survey TH201 Systematic Theology I TH202 Systematic Theology II TH203 Systematic Theology III TH302 Church History BC101 Introduction to Biblical Counseling Electives (3)

Pastoral Studies Certificate 23 credits/3 years with fulltime schedule

Program Objectives

The Pastoral Studies program includes the course work from the two previous certificates, but adds key courses for the exegesis of the Bible in its original languages and sermon preparation and delivery. It is designed for men who desire training in the essentials of a faithful preaching and pastoral ministry.

Program Requirements

HE101 Hermeneutics IHE102 Hermeneutics II OT101 Old Testament Survey IOT102 Old Testament Survey II NT101 New Testament Survey NT201 and NT202 The Greek of the New Testament I-II: The Noun System NT301 and NT302 The Greek of the New Testament III-IV: The Verb SystemNT401 New Testament Exegetical Methodology TH201 Systematic Theology I TH202 Systematic Theology II TH203 Systematic Theology III TH301 Apologetics and Evangelism TH302 Church History TH401 Doctrinal Position Paper PT101 Introduction to Expository Preaching PT201 Preaching Practicum I: Preaching the New Testament PT202 Preaching Practicum II: Preaching Biblical Narrative PT203 Preaching Practicum III: Preaching the Psalms BC101 Introduction to Biblical Counseling Electives (2)

FALL 2015 - SPRING 2016 CLASS SCHEDULE

Term Code Title Dates Instructor

Fall

2015

TH101 Fundamentals of the Faith 9/13-3/6/16 S. Samec

TH203 Theology III: Ecclesiology and Eschatology 9/13-12/6 M. Sprott

PT201 Preaching Practicum I: NT Preaching 9/13-12/6 M. Sprott

NT301 The Greek of the New Testament III 9/13-12/6 S. Samec

BE203 Ladies' Bible Study: I John (elective) Continued B. Sprott

NT102 Life of Christ (elective weekend seminar) TBA R. Carver

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OT101 Old Testament Survey I 1/10-5/15 M. Samec

TH201 Theology I: Theology Proper, Christology, and Bibliology

1/10-5/15 M. Samec

PT202 Preaching Practicum II: Preaching Biblical Narrative

1/10-5/15 M. Sprott

NT302 The Greek of the New Testament IV 1/10-5/15 S. Samec

BE203 Ladies' Bible Study: I John (elective) Continued B. Sprott

BC101 Introduction to Biblical Counseling (weekend seminar)

TBA M. Sprott

COURSE DEPARTMENTS AND DESCRIPTIONS

Department Codes

BE - Bible Exposition BC - Biblical Counseling HE - Hermeneutics NT- New Testament and Greek OT - Old Testament PT- Pastoral Theology TH - Theology and Church History WM - Worship and Music

Hermeneutics

HE101 Hermeneutics I

This course deals with the basics of biblical interpretation. It covers general hermeneutical topics such as the history of hermeneutics, the role of culture, and grammar.

HE102 Hermeneutics II

Specific topics in the field of hermeneutics receive treatment here, such as the role of genre, figures of speech, typology, parables, and prophecy.

Old Testament

OT101 Old Testament Survey I

This course aims to provide a broad survey of the Old Testament Pentateuch and Historical Books. Attention will be given to each individual book's themes, outline, basic content/characters, historical background, and relationship to the broader storyline of the Old Testament.

OT102 Old Testament Survey II

This course aims to provide a broad survey of the Old Testament Wisdom Literature and Prophetic Books. Attention will be given to each individual book's themes, outline, basic content/characters, historical background, and relationship to the broader storyline of the Old Testament canon.

New Testament

NT101 New Testament Survey

This course aims to provide a broad survey of the New Testament. Attention will be given to each individual book's themes, outline, basic content/characters, historical background, and relationship to the broader storyline of the New Testament canon.

NT102 The Life of Christ

God has chosen to give us four Gospels, each of which presents the life of Christ. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John present four thoroughly harmonious accounts of the birth, ministry, death and resurrection of our Savior. This course will present how the Gospels fit together in presenting the words and works of the most important individual who ever lived.

Instructor: Robert Carver Elective courseWeekend seminar

NT201 and NT202 The Greek of the New Testament I-II: The Noun System

These two courses serve as an introduction to the grammar, morphology, and vocabulary of Koine Greek, with special reference to the mastery of the Greek noun-system. These courses, along with subsequent courses, will provide the student with the tools necessary for reading and translating the Greek New Testament.

NT301 and NT302 The Greek of the New Testament III-IV: The Verb System

These two courses serve as an introduction to the grammar, morphology, and vocabulary of Koine Greek, with special reference to the mastery of the Greek verb system. These courses, along with subsequent courses, will provide the student with the tools necessary for reading and translating the Greek New Testament.

NT401 New Testament Exegetical Methodology

Prerequisites: NT201, NT202, NT301, and NT302

This course equips the student with the methodological framework to exegete a passage of the Greek New Testament. The student will be required to: (1) translate an entire New Testament epistle, (2) select a given passage from that epistle, and (3) implement a 12-step exegetical method for use in the writing of an exegetical commentary on the respective passage.

Biblical Exposition

BE201 Hebrews

This course is an exegetical study of Hebrews that explores the meaning, theology, and application of this magnanimous New Testament book.

Instructor: George Guthrie Elective courseIndependent study via BiblicalTraining.org

BE202 Romans

This course is an exegetical study of the Letter to the Romans. The instructor provides lectures on each section of the Letter and excurses on prominent theological topics.

Instructor: Douglas MooElective courseIndependent study via BiblicalTraining.org

BE203 Ladies' Bible Study The Ladies' Bible Study serves as an inductive, expositional look at a respective biblical book or topic(s) relevant to women's discipleship ministries in the local church. This course is open to women only.

BE204 Women's Bible Conference

Various Bible conferences for women (e.g., Susan Heck's conference, The Gospel Coalition Women's Conference, etc.) may count toward elective credit if sufficient documentation is provided. This course is open to women only. Course availability is contingent upon conference scheduling. BE301 The Promised One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis

This foundational study in the series Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament is a great place to start—even for those who have studied Genesis many times before—as each session explores how that part of Genesis points to Christ in ways that you may never have seen before. This course is open to women only.

Instructor: Nancy GuthrieElective course Independent study via DVD sessions

BE302 The Lamb of God: Seeing Jesus in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy

In this study of the final four books of Moses, we discover that the story of Israel emerging from Egypt, wandering in the wilderness, and being given God’s law at the mountain is not just the story of an ancient people. In it we see shadows of Christ who will emerge from Egypt, go out into the wilderness to be tempted, and go up on a mountain to teach God’s law. We discover that their story of salvation from slavery in Egypt provides a picture of our salvation from slavery to sin. This course is open to women only.

Instructor: Nancy Guthrie

Elective course Independent study via DVD sessions

BE303 The Son of David: Seeing Jesus in the Historical Books

This study of the Historical Books of the Old Testament traces the nation of Israel’s entrance into the Promised Land under Joshua through their troubles under a series of judges and then kings, to their eventual exile. But of course, this is about much more than the history of the kingdom of Israel. More profoundly it is about the future of the kingdom of God. The divine author of these books is helping us to see the need for a greater King who will rule over an eternal kingdom. This course is open to women only.

Instructor: Nancy GuthrieElective course Independent study via DVD sessions

BE304 The Wisdom of God: Seeing Jesus in the Psalms and Wisdom Books

This ten-session study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon mines the Wisdom Literature not only for wise principles for living but also for the wise person these books point to through their drama, poetry, proverb, and song. In her accessible style and eye for application, Nancy presents clear commentary and contemporary application of gospel truths, speaking directly to issues such as repentance, submission, happiness, and sexuality. This course is open to women only.

Instructor: Nancy GuthrieElective course Independent study via DVD sessions

BE305 The Word of the Lord: Seeing Jesus in the Prophets

In this study of the writings of the Old Testament prophets, we discover that the message God gave to his prophets for the people of their day has plenty to say to the people of our day. Through story, oracle, poetry, and visions, the prophets point out the sins of the people and the judgment that was coming, but more importantly they promised a greater prophet who would come to deal with their sin problem by taking their judgment on himself. This course is open to women only.

Instructor: Nancy GuthrieElective course Independent study via DVD sessions

Theology

TH101 Fundamentals of the Faith

This class provides a general introduction to the Bible and its basic doctrines. It proves essential to new believers seeking to grow in their faith. It also proves helpful for seasoned believers who desire to learn a simple and effective method for discipleship. TH201 Systematic Theology I

Who is God? Who is Christ? Who is the Holy Spirit? How do the three relate? What is the Bible? How has it been transmitted throughout the history of the church? These questions and more will be answered in this study of the systematic expressions of the biblical doctrines of Theology Proper, Bibliology, Christology, and Pneumatology.

TH202 Systematic Theology II

What is salvation and how does it relate to the nature and sin of man? What role do angels and demons play in this world. These questions and more will be answered in this study of the systematic expressions of the biblical doctrines of Soteriology, Anthropology, Hamartiology, Demonology, Angelology.

TH203 Systematic Theology III

What is the church? How does it relate to Israel? What is God's plan for His people in the end times? These questions and more will be answered in this study of the systematic expressions of the biblical doctrines of Ecclesiology and Eschatology.

TH301 Apologetics and Evangelism

This course focuses on the material and means by which Christians can communicate the Gospel message and answer the most common arguments against Christianity. Topics will include scriptural methods of witnessing and leading people to a saving faith in Jesus Christ, a brief history of apologetics, methods of defending the Christian faith in the face of diverse cultures, opposing worldviews, and competing religious belief systems. A program of personal discipleship will be integrated into the course for students to gain practical experience.

TH302 Church History

This class offers a synopsis of the key people and events of the ancient, medieval, reformation, modern, and present-day periods of the church.

TH401 Doctrinal Position Paper

This class facilitates the compilation of the student's various doctrinal papers written throughout his enrollment in the Pastoral Studies program. It includes the student's personal position on every key point in hermeneutics, systematic theology, and ministry methodology. Completion and defense of this paper takes place during the student's final semester of study. This course is open to men only.

Independent study

Pastoral Theology

PT101 Introduction to Expository Preaching

God has used His spokesmen throughout history to articulate His message. The OT prophets, Jesus Christ, the NT apostles, and continuing to the present day, preachers have been God’s instruments to proclaim the Word of God to the people of God. This course introduces the student to the history, definition, preparation, and delivery of expository preaching. This course is open to men only.

PT201 Preaching Practicum I: Preaching the New Testament

The preaching practicum courses provide the student with the opportunity to apply the principles and methods of PT101 Introduction to Expository Preaching. Students will evaluate each other throughout the course of the semester. This particular class focuses on the unique demands of preaching didactic literature in the New Testament. This course is open to men only.

Prerequisite: PT101

PT202 Preaching Practicum II: Preaching Biblical Narrative

The preaching practicum courses provide the student with the opportunity to apply the principles and methods of PT101 Introduction to Expository Preaching. Students will evaluate each other throughout the course of the semester. This particular class focuses on the unique demands of preaching biblical narrative literature in the Old Testament or New Testament. This course is open to men only.

Prerequisite: PT101

PT203 Preaching Practicum III: Preaching the Psalms

The preaching practicum courses provide the student with the opportunity to apply the principles and methods of PT101 Introduction to Expository Preaching. Students will evaluate each other throughout the course of the semester. This particular class focuses on the unique demands of preaching an individual Psalm. This course is open to men only.

Prerequisite: PT101Recommended: PT401

PT302 Evangelism Practicum

This course facilitates the student's involvement in hands-on evangelism situations. It applies the principles and methods set forth in TH301 Apologetics and Evangelism. The student will be required to engage in a set number of evangelistic encounters and report on lessons learned. Some supplementary reading will be required.

Prerequisite: TH301

PT401 Expository Preaching in the Psalms

Considered by many to be the most loved portion of Scripture, the Psalms have been a bedrock of comfort and a tower of strength for believers in every experience of life.  Possessing a literary beauty unrivaled in all of Scripture, the Psalms, however, remain all too often neglected by modern day expositors.  This course is designed to help preachers and teachers exposit and expound the unsearchable riches of this lofty book. This course is open to men only.

Prerequisite: PT101Instructor: Steven J. Lawson Elective course Independent study via TMS TheologicalResources.org

Biblical Counseling

BC101 Introduction to Biblical Counseling

This course introduces the student to the scriptural foundation, history, principles, and methods of biblical counseling in the context of the local church. Attention is given to the biblical process by which genuine change takes place in the lives of people.

BC201 Marriage and Family Counseling

This course focuses on the specific areas of marriage and the family. Topics covered include the purpose of marriage, divorce and remarriage, roles of husband and wife, physical intimacy within marriage, communication and conflict resolution, spouse and child abuse, stewardship of time and priorities, preventing and rebuilding after adultery, parenting, and family counseling (case studies are also discussed).

Prerequisite: BC101 Instructor: John StreetElective course Independent study via TMS TheologicalResources.org

Worship Ministry

WM101 Worship Ministry Practicum

This course involves the student in the principles and application of a biblical philosophy of worship in the church. The student may utilize vocal and/or instrumental gifts in the music ministry of the church as an integral part of course completion. Some supplementary reading and reporting will be required.

Electives See descriptions above

NT102 The Life of Christ BE201 Hebrews BE202 RomansBE203 Ladies' Bible Study BE204 Women's Bible ConferenceBE301 The Promised One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis BE302 The Lamb of God: Seeing Jesus in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy BE303 The Son of David: Seeing Jesus in the Historical BooksBE304 The Wisdom of God: Seeing Jesus in the Psalms and Wisdom BooksBE305 The Word of the Lord: Seeing Jesus in the ProphetsPT302 Evangelism Practicum PT401 Expository Preaching in the Psalms BC201 Marriage and Family CounselingWM101 Worship Ministry Practicum

ACADEMIC INFORMATION*

Class Paper Guidelines

Grace Bible Institute expects all students to implement critical thinking procedures and academic integrity when interacting with and summarizing books, articles, and other works. This entails reading with discernment for the purpose of accurately synthesizing and critiquing the work of various authors in written projects (e.g., student book reviews, research papers, etc.). Students will not be graded based on the level of agreement with respective authors, but rather on the quality of their understanding of and interaction with those authors.

For further details and helpful tips for conducting quality reading, research, and writing, see the document entitled Reading and Writing at GBI.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism, or intellectual theft, will lead to dismissal. Workload

Quality training necessarily involves sacrifice. Nevertheless, Grace Bible Institute seeks to make biblical training accessible to the working class. This comes from the conviction that the local church bears a biblical mandate to train its people in the Scriptures, equip them to engage the lost with the gospel, and make disciples. This type of training takes place most effectively when students have the flexibility to remain in their respective spheres of influence. The class times and requirements, therefore, reflect this conviction. While certain courses vary in levels of difficulty, the instructors take pains to employ a moderate workload.

Class Attendance and Participation

Quality training necessarily involves class participation and attendance. Each course includes substantive class participation and faithful attendance in the grading rubric.

Grade Scale

Grace Bible Institute utilizes a 10-point grading scale for all course work.

A = 90-100 B = 80-89C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = < 60

*GBI is a non-accredited training institute.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Tuition cost is $75.00 per semester, regardless of the number of classes in which the student is enrolled. (This does not include the cost of textbooks.) Tuition is non-refundable. Payment (in cash or check) is due during the first week of class. Make checks payable to Grace Bible Church of Tampa, with GBI on the "for" line.

ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION

The admissions process seeks to gather the pertinent personal, educational, and ministry experience/aspirations information in order for the leadership team to best serve each individual student. Prospective students provide this information on the Grace Bible Institute Application Form.

The Grace Bible Institute Registration forms indicate which courses the student desire to add or drop for a given semester. These forms are due three weeks prior to the first day of class.

TECHNOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS

Students are required to have regular access to a computer with internet service and word processing software. For students without this capability, other options are available. All Hillsborough County public libraries offer free computer and internet use. There are also several free word processing programs on the internet (e.g., Google Docs and Microsoft Word Online).

Bible software programs such as Logos, BibleWorks, or Accordance, though not required, will certainly benefit students in their studies.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Grace Bible Institute 12101 North 56th Street Tampa, FL33617

Tel: 813.833.6100 Fax: 813.977.9219Email: stephensamec@ymail.com Website: www.gbctampa.org