Academic Programs


Diploma in Bible (Dip. B.)

(36 Credits Required)

BD1. Bible Doctrines I

  • BD1a. Theology
  • BD1b. Christology
  • BD1c. Pneumatology
  • BD1d. Bibliology

BD1. Bible Doctrine II

  • BD2a. Anthropology
  • BD2b. Soteriology
  • BD2c. Ecclesiology
  • BD2d. Eschatology

KJB. King James Bible

  • KJB1. Authority, Inspiration, Preservation
  • KJB2. History of the KJB
  • KJB3. The Translators of the KJB

INT. Bible Interpretation

  • INT1. Introduction to Interpretation
  • INT2. Rules for Bible Interpretation
  • INT3. Dispensational Interpretation
  • INT4. Practical Bible Study

BS. Bible Survey

  • OTS. Old Testament Survey
  • NTS. New Testament Survey

Electives

  • LOC. Life of Christ
  • DISP. Introduction to Dispensationalism
  • DISP1. Dispensationalism 1 (Gal.-Eph.)
  • DISP2. Dispensationalism 2 (1 Cor.)
  • DISP3. Dispensationalism 3 (2 Cor.)
  • Other Course Subjects*


Bachelor of Bible (B.B.)

(128 Credits Required)

Prerequisite Courses

  • BD1. Bible Doctrines I
  • BD2. Bible Doctrines II
  • KJB. King James Bible
  • INT. Bible Interpretation
  • OTS. Old Testament Survey
  • NTS. New Testament Survey
  • LOC. Life of Christ
  • DISP. Intro. to Dispensationalism

OT 1. Pentateuch

  • Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

OT 2. Historical Books

  • Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther

OT 3. Poetical Books

  • Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon

OT 4. Major Prophets

  • Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel

OT 5. Minor Prophets

  • Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

NT 1. The Four Gospels

  • Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

NT 2. History

  • Acts

NT 3. Church Epistles

  • Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

NT 4. Hebrew Epistles

  • Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude

NT 5. Prophecy

  • Revelation


BACHELOR OF PASTORAL THEOLOGY (B. P. Th.)

BACHELOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (B. R. E.)

Core Biblical Studies

Includes all courses from the Bachelor of Bible program plus specialized ministry courses.

Ministry Specialization Courses

  • EVANGELISM
    • EVAN1. Personal Evangelism
    • EVAN2. Public Evangelism
  • HOMILETICS
  • CHRISTIAN WOMANHOOD
  • COUNSELING
  • CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
    • CE1. Christian Education of Children
    • CE2. Christian Education of Youth
    • CE3. Christian Education of Adults
    • CE4. Christian School Ministry
  • CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
  • PASTORAL THEOLOGY
  • MISSIONS
  • MUSIC
    • MUS1. Vocal Technique
    • MUS2. Music Theory
    • MUS3. Sight Singing
    • MUS4. Conducting
    • MUS5Music Philosophy
    • MUS 6. Church Music Ministry
    • MUS7. Piano
    • MUS8. Guitar
    • MUS 9. Music Composition
  • ENGLISH
    • ENG1. Study and Thinking Skills
    • ENG2. Grammar and Composition
    • ENG3. Speech
    • ENG4. Technical Writing
    • ENG5. Literature
    • ENG6. Research Paper Writing,
    • ENG7. Biblical English & Literature
  • GREEK
    • GR1. Introduction to Biblical Greek
    • GR2. Basics of Biblical Greek

*Some courses in the Ministry Track are primarily offered in a traditional resident Bible college setting. However, in certain circumstances and on a case-by-case basis, some courses may be made available online to accommodate students’ needs and circumstances.


MASTER OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (MBS)

Total Credits Required: 36

A. Biblical Studies

(Eight Core Courses Required – 24 Credits)

  • BIB501. Genesis
  • BIB502. Exodus
  • BIB503. Leviticus–Numbers–Deuteronomy
  • BIB504. Joshua–Judges–Ruth
  • BIB505. Samuel–Kings–Chronicles
  • BIB506. Ezra–Nehemiah–Esther
  • BIB507. Job
  • BIB508. Psalms
  • BIB509. Proverbs–Ecclesiastes–Song of Solomon
  • BIB510. Isaiah
  • BIB511. Jeremiah–Lamentations
  • BIB512. Ezekiel
  • BIB513. Daniel
  • BIB514. Minor Prophets
  • BIB515. Matthew
  • BIB516. Mark
  • BIB517. Luke
  • BIB518. John
  • BIB519. Acts
  • BIB520. Romans
  • BIB521. 1 Corinthians (Dispensationalism II)
  • BIB522. 2 Corinthians (Dispensationalism III)
  • BIB523. Galatians–Ephesians (Dispensationalism I)
  • BIB524. Colossians–Philippians
  • BIB525. 1 & 2 Thessalonians
  • BIB526. Timothy–Titus–Philemon
  • BIB527. Hebrews–James
  • BIB528. Peter–John–Jude
  • BIB529. Revelation

B. Theological and Practical Studies

(Three Elective Courses Required – 9 Credits)

  • THE601. Dispensational Theology I (Bible Doctrines I)
  • THE602. Dispensational Theology II (Bible Doctrines II)
  • THE603. King James Bible History and Defense
  • THE604. Dispensational Interpretation
  • THE605. Earthly Life and Ministry of Christ
  • THE606. Hyper-Dispensationalism
  • THE607. Dispensational Chart Study
  • PRA607. Biblical Leadership and Church Ministry
  • PRA608. Missions and Church Planting

C. Research Studies

(Capstone Requirement – 3 Credits)

  • RES701. Thesis Writing and Research for Biblical Studies


DOCTOR OF MINISTRIES (D.Min.)

Available at Open Bible College International Graduate Institute

You must have a Masters in Biblical Studies degree or the equivalent plus 10 courses to receive this degree.

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