Diploma Programs
Diplomas are awarded to students who complete 36 credit hours of study. In most cases, a student will take approximately twelve to eighteen months to earn a diploma.
Prerequisites to Enroll
None
Tuition
$1404.00, or 16 installments of $87.75.
Diploma in Biblical Studies
Courses
| Life of Christ I | 3 |
| Understanding Your Bible (Hermeneutics) | 3 |
| Spiritual Warfare | 3 |
| Faith | 3 |
| Old Testament Bible Survey | 3 |
| New Testament Bible Survey | 3 |
| Bible Doctrine | 3 |
| Christian Leadership | 3 |
| Religious Cults | 3 |
| Christian Ethics | 3 |
| The Foundations of Biblical Truths I | 3 |
| The Foundations of Biblical Truths II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 |
Course Descriptions
Life of Christ I
This course gives you a deep understanding of the person and works of our Savior as He lived on earth. You will walk in His footsteps as the textbook recounts His birth, youth, baptism, call of the disciples, message, temptation, triumphant entry, last supper, death and resurrection. This course is a valuable resource for pastors and laypeople alike.
Understanding Your Bible (Hermeneutics)
Rather than trying to make sense of the difficult Bible passages, this course provides tools to help you study and accurately interpret the Bible. It examines the Bible’s ordinary language as well as specific principles that apply to parables, figures of speech, Hebrew poetry and symbols in order to apply its teachings to our daily lives.
Spiritual Warfare
This course unveils a simple, yet radical truth: every struggle and conflict faced in the physical realm has its roots in the spiritual realm. Learn to demystify spiritual warfare so you can tackle challenges and obstacles with spiritual power—God’s authority—as you understand how the battle is fought by Satan, actively use the armor of God, and find strength in prayer and sufficiency in Christ.
Faith
This course uses a workbook style of learning and covers many questions and concerns about faith such as the Biblical view of faith, how to use faith to handle life’s difficulties, the history of faith, faith as it relates to healing and miracles and more. Your faith will be strengthened as you learn to strengthen the faith in others.
Old Testament Bible Survey
The main purpose of this survey is to develop your firsthand knowledge of the Old Testament. This course includes a background study of Old Testament books, prominent subjects, customs, political climates, major religious and political figures, key words, verses, charts and maps. While some may feel the New Testament should replace the old, in actuality, the New Testament serves as a sequel to the Old Testament’s origins, heir of its promises, fruit of its seed and the peak of its mountain.
New Testament Bible Survey
The main purpose of this survey is to gain deep insight into the New Testament as a whole, not just individual books. The New Testament is where God gave the written word not only for the believer’s salvation, but also for their edification, growth and service. This course offers a deeper understanding of God’s divine power to transform one from the old to a new life.
Bible Doctrine
This foundational study is a must for every Christian. No person will make progress in applying the teachings of the Bible unless the cardinal doctrines of scripture are understood. Although the study of Bible doctrine cannot take the place of studying the Bible, it will prove useful to anyone who studies the essential doctrines of scripture along with the Bible. While Bible doctrines are compiled by humans, they constitute the positive message of God Himself who wants everyone to hear and understand His word.
Christian Leadership
Leaders in our culture strive to guide others but often miss the mark biblically. Leaders must exhibit the model of what true biblical leadership represents and must be authentic and have purpose as their goal. This course will give you the tools through scripture to build a strong foundation of leadership. Topics of study include communication, accountability, support and prioritizing people so you can grow and flourish in service and work through biblical leadership.
Religious Cults
This course explains the meaning of the word “cult” by examining the history, theology and methods of cultic evangelism, and explains the dangers and growth potential of religious cults. You will learn about the need for sound evangelical education and training in the local church to equip the saints to combat the spread of false theology and cultism.
Christian Ethics
This course evaluates the contemporary ethical options, pressing issues of the day and how to deal with these issues from a biblical perspective. Topics include Bible law and structure, theology and reason, situation ethics, drug use, homosexuality, abortion, divorce and remarriage, capital punishment, terrorism, human trafficking, racism, global warming, using technology to engage the culture and more.
The Foundations of Biblical Truths I
This course delves into several topics, controversies, facts, theories and theological subjects. Some of the topics discussed in part I are: The History of the Higher Criticism, The Testimony of Christ in the Old Testament, The Doctrinal Value of the First Chapter of Genesis, The Testimony of Archaeology to the Scripture and Science and the Christian Faith.
The Foundations of Biblical Truths II
A continuation of part I, some of the topics discussed in part II are: The Atonement, At-One-Ment by Propitiation, The Grace of God, Justification by Faith, Foreign Missions/World Evangelism, The Purpose of the Incarnation and Roman Catholicism.
Christian Chaplaincy Diploma
Courses
| Life of Christ I | 3 |
| Understanding Your Bible (Hermeneutics) | 3 |
| Bible Doctrine | 3 |
| Bible Survey | 3 |
| The Foundations of Chaplaincy | 3 |
| Hospice Chaplaincy | 3 |
| Crisis Intervention in Spiritual Care | 3 |
| The Handbook for Chaplains | 3 |
| Prison Ministry | 3 |
| Hospital Chaplaincy | 3 |
| Christian Leadership | 3 |
| Helping Those Suffering with Mental Illness | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 |
Course Descriptions
Life of Christ I
This course gives you a deep understanding of the person and works of our Savior as He lived on earth. You will walk in His footsteps as the textbook recounts His birth, youth, baptism, call of the disciples, message, temptation, triumphant entry, last supper, death and resurrection. This course is a valuable resource for pastors and laypeople alike.
Understanding Your Bible (Hermeneutics)
This course provides an easy-to-use resource to help you deepen your Biblical knowledge. You will learn the history of the Old and New Testaments, the Bible’s ten great doctrines, the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and several events from scripture that shaped society.
Bible Doctrine
This foundational study is a must for every Christian. No person will make progress in applying the teachings of the Bible unless the cardinal doctrines of scripture are understood. Although the study of Bible doctrine cannot take the place of studying the Bible, it will prove useful to anyone who studies the essential doctrines of scripture along with the Bible. While Bible doctrines are compiled by humans, they constitute the positive message of God Himself who wants everyone to hear and understand His word.
Bible Survey
This course offers a birds-eye view of each of the 66 books of the Bible. It arranges the Old and New Testaments in historical order and offers chronological charts for increasing your understanding of the Bible.
The Foundations of Chaplaincy
Chaplains play a vital role in reaching beyond the boundaries of houses of worship. They are key in touching a broken, downcast society, bringing the presence of God to hostile and traumatic situations. This course summarizes the expectations of a chaplain and gives you the tools to prepare you for chaplaincy, no matter the setting.
Hospice Chaplaincy
Hospice chaplaincy is a ministry of compassion and care. Through this course, you will discover the responsibility chaplains play in providing holistic care to the sick and terminally ill. It is an indispensable resource in how to attend to patients and families with respect, dignity and compassion.
Crisis Intervention in Spiritual Care
What guidelines should a chaplain follow when faced with trauma and crisis? Whether a chaplain is with the terminally ill during a code blue, or at the scene of an accident as a first responder, this study will give you the tools needed to compassionately care for the hurting and traumatic while showing the love of Christ.
The Handbook for Chaplains
This course discusses the historical and legal foundations as well as the biblical basis for chaplaincy. You will learn about chaplain specialties including military, healthcare, workplace, correctional, prison and first-responder chaplaincy, as well as how to find and keep a chaplain position. You will learn how to pray and minister to those who may not be evangelical Christians, handle traumatic situations with the heart of a servant, conduct a wedding ceremony, officiate a graveside service and more.
Prison Ministry
Prison culture is different from the outside world, and those who minister behind bars might feel intimidated. This course will empower you and give you the confidence you need to be an effective prison chaplain, engage the culture and bring the gospel message to inmates.
Hospital Chaplaincy
This course covers a wide variety of topics to help you prepare to become a hospital chaplain. You will learn about the hospital chaplain’s work environment, practical aspects of the role, crisis counseling and the hospital chaplain’s significance in comforting those who are hurting, depressed, confused and grieving.
Christian Leadership
This course is designed to help you gain experience as a spiritual leader and increase your ability to relate to people in a caring and motivational manner. With the self-study guide and workbook, you’ll increase your faith, develop greater sensitivity to promptings from the Holy Spirit and deepen the roots of your ministry in a vital relationship with God.
Helping Those Suffering with Mental Illness
Those who suffer with mental illness and their families often suffer in silence. While the mentally ill feel misunderstood and mistreated by others, their family members are often also confused and don’t know how to provide effective support. This course will teach you how to serve as a bridge between the one suffering with mental illness and the family and interpret the illness from a faith perspective offering compassion and empathy.