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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 an accredited
college?
No on both counts. We are not a college, we are a Bible Institute and do
not claim to offer college courses. We are also not accredited as we do not
offer any type of degree programs, just certificates of completion.
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?
Click the button below to enroll in the New Testament Certificate
Program:
Click the button below to enroll in the Old
Testament Certificate Program:
Click the button below to enroll in the Combination
Old and New Testament Program:
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?
bethesdabible@kjvmail.com to e-mail us. We'll get back to you
as soon as possible!
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