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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Bethesda Bible Institute?
We are a distance training center for Christians who desire a biblical
education but do not have the time or resources to attend a college program
(we are not a college and do not claim to be).
2. What is the Goal of Bethesda Bible Institute?
We are dedicated to the purpose of training and educating persons for
Christian service. Jesus Christ is the center of all our objectives. Our
Mission Statement says it all:
We exist to educate, equip, and validate
those pursuing a deeper knowledge of God and their relationship to Him. We
accomplish these goals by providing relevant biblical studies to those
engaged in a journey toward Christian maturity.
3. What kind of studies does Bethesda Bible Institute
offer?
We offer correspondence studies at the certificate level. Click here for a sample study.
Most of our courses involve you, the provided study guide, and a Bible with
some other basic resources -- such as a Bible Dictionary and Bible
Handbook. You can also take advantage of our online
study resources. We include the Theophilus Bible software program link
with each certificate course that will give you everything that you need.
4. How difficult are the courses and how much time is involved?
None
of our courses include tests or research papers. The basic procedure
involves opening your Bible and finding the answers to the written study
questions. The questions are designed to force you to understand the intent
of the biblical author. Some study guides have True/False or Multiple
Choice quizzes at the end of the lesson, but most simply ask you to search
the text to find the answer. The Bible is our textbook. The studies are
time-intensive and cannot be completed quickly. The idea is not to just
"get it over with" but to allow the text to speak to you and
equip you for ministry.
5. What is included in the course materials?
When you enroll you
will be mailed CD(s) that contain all of the study guides necessary to
complete your program. You need to complete 30 credits, but can take more
for your own benefit if you desire. The courses are all written in Adobe
Acrobat format so we have included the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program in
case you don't have it. We have also included the Theophilus Bible software
program link that will have all the tools you need for research. In other
words, we supply everything you could possibly need (you will need to
supply your own computer!).
6. How does the process work?
We
will e-mail you acknowledgement of your enrollment usually within 24 hours
from the time you order and you will receive your CD(s) in the mail within
5 business days (if in the U.S.A.).
Once you receive your materials you can start working on the class of your
choice. We advise you to only work on one course at a time and to send it
in as soon as it is completed. It is best if you write your answers in a
word processing document and send it to us as an e-mail attachment for
faster processing. That way you can keep your originals and save the cost
of postage. Once you have earned 30 credits we will send you a quality
certificate suitable for framing acknowledging the completion of your work.
We will keep track of all your progress in our office and have a transcript
of all your work. All of our courses are graded on a pass/fail basis.
7. Is Bethesda Bible Institute a college?
We are not a college, we are a
Bible Institute.
8. What is the doctrinal position of Bethesda
Bible Institute?
We are a conservative, evangelical institute. Our student body is
interdenominational. Click Here
for a complete doctrinal statement.
9. Can I transfer in credits for advanced
standing?
No. We do not offer any advanced standing.
10. Do you offer traditional residence
classes?
Our courses are only offered as distance education.
11. How long does it take to complete a
course?
That is entirely up to the student. Most students complete a course every
month or less. It can be done even faster if you are motivated and have the
time. We do expect the entire program to be completed in a maximum of two
years (most complete it in less time).
12. How do I enroll in a Certificate Program?
Go
to our program page by clicking the programs button and sign up through Pay
pal.
13. When are the Certificates issued?
We will send you your certificate within a week of the completion of your
studies.
14. What is the cost of tuition and fees?
The cost of the entire program (including all fees, course materials, and
certificate at the time of completion) is $125.00. If you enroll in both
certificate programs at the same time you receive a 20% reduction, or
$200.00 total for both Old Testament and New Testament programs. Your study
guides are provided free of charge. The amount that you invest is for the
administrative costs involved. This is the best Christian educational value
you will find anywhere!
15. What if I have other questions not addressed here?
truesong@bellsouth.net to e-mail us. We'll get back to you
as soon as possible!
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