This certificate will be granted to those who successfully complete the Online or In-Person Bible Chronology/Doctrine class.  24 semester hours

This diploma will be granted to those who successfully complete the Bible Chronology/Doctrine class plus the course of study as listed in the school catalog. The requirement for this diploma consists of a minimum of 48 semester hours.

This degree will be granted to those who successfully complete the assigned work, along with a minimum of 16 semester hours beyond those required for the Diploma in Bible and with a minimum of 64 total semester hours credit. This degree requires a research paper of 2,500 words with a minimum of 5 research sources.

This degree will be granted to those who successfully complete the assigned work, along with a minimum of 32 semester hours credit beyond those required for the Associate of Ministry decree and with a minimum of 96 total semester hours credit. This degree requires a research paper of 5,000 words with a minimum of 10 research sources.

This degree will be granted to those who successfully complete the assigned work, along with a minimum of 30 semester hours credit beyond those required for the Th.G. Degree and with a minimum of 126 total semester hours credit. This degree requires a research paper of 10,000 words with a minimum of 15 research sources.

This degree will be granted to those who successfully complete the assigned work, along with a minimum of 60 semester hours credit beyond those required for the Bachelor’s degree and with a minimum of 186 total semester hours credit. This degree requires a research paper of 15,000 words with a minimum of 20 research sources.

This degree will be granted to those who successfully complete the assigned work. The course requires that you have completed the Master’s Program along with writing a dissertation on a provided topic. If interested in this program, please contact the school as it is offered on certain occasions. 

Credit Transfer Policy

CBIS will honor all credits transferred from any qualified Bible college or seminary. In many cases, credit from other colleges can be transferred also. Students in full-time Christian work receive special consideration in the evaluation of previous college credit.

Life Experience Credit

Full-time Christian service will be considered for credit towards a degree. In some cases, depending on previous education, a degree may be earned by submitting a thesis, research paper, or dissertation.

Each Bible Chronology & Doctrine Course awards 6 semester hours for a total of 24 semester hours for completion of all four courses. This Core class for CBIS offers an in-depth look at the Bible. Taught by Dr. Floyd Cherry, our founder, you will gain a great insight into the Scriptures. This class uses Dr. Wilmington’s Guide to the Bible.

3 Semester Hours. This course gives you an understanding of how to plan and prepare you for studying the Scriptures. Taught by Dr. Norman Gordon you will find practical ways of approaching the Bible. This course uses the book called “How to Study the Bible for Yourself” by Tim LaHaye, the cost of the book is $13.99 plus $5.00 shipping. 

This course takes an in-depth look at music and how its relationship to the scriptures. You will learn about some of the great hymns and their impact on the church and how some of these hymns came to be written. This class follows the book “Then Sings My Soul” by Robert J. Morgan. The cost of the book is $19.20 plus $5.00 shipping. 

3 Semester Hours. The History of Original Free Will Baptist is a required course for those entering the ministry of the Original Free Will Baptist. This course taught by Dr. Norman Gordon will explore the roots of the Free Will Baptist to its beginnings in North Carolina. The course follows the book by Dr. Floyd Cherry, “Introduction to Free Will Baptist”. The cost of the book is $12.00 plus $5.00 shipping.

3 Semester Hours. This course covers the first part of the Book of Acts. Students will gain a deep appreciation for the writing, context, theme, and the accounts found in this book. This course has a series of test and lectures to help the student gain this knowledge. This is first of this two semester course. 

3 Semester hours. This course dives into the book of Romans and explores the theme, the context, and specific sermons delivered by Paul the Apostle. This course has a series of test & lectures to give you the knowledge found in this great book. This is the first of two parts on this book.

3 Semester Hours. This course gives a basic understanding of English. Taught by Professor Amy Kornegay, you will gain an understanding of nouns, pronouns, and verbs, and how to properly apply them in sermons, study, and writing. This is a required course for ministerial students.  The cost of the book is $16.00 plus $5.00 shipping. 

3 Semester Hours. This course is designed to help a student know the different elements in extending an invitation to a person or congregation. It follows the book “Drawing the Net” by Dr. O.S. Hawkins. The book can be purchased the school for a cost of $10.00 plus $5.00 shipping.

3 Semester Hours. This course is designed to help you in the preparation of sermons. It follows the book by Dr. William Evans “How to Prepare Sermons”.  To take this course, please contact the school to register. Book Cost $18.14, shipping $5.00

3 Semester Hours. This Course uses the book “Principles and Practice of Preaching” by Ilion T. Jones. It can be purchased through the school for $33.81 plus $5.00 shipping. 

This course will give 3 Semester Hours upon completion. This class has 14 lectures  and a book which students will answer questions from. There will be a writing assignment given at the end of the course. This is an excellent class for those entering the ministry to learn how to effectively lead the church according to the Bible. 

3 Semester Hours. This course deals with the various cults and false faiths of the world. It contains lectures from Dr. Walter Martin and uses his textbook “The Kingdom of the Cults”. There is a digital copy of this book included in the course; however, a hard-cover book can be purchased from the Institute.

3 Semester Hours. This class focuses on prophecy and end-time events. It follows the book, “Things to Come” by Dwight Pentecost. There are ten lectures included in this class along with comprehensive tests and a writing assignment. The student upon completion of this class should have a better understanding of what is to come during the Last-Days. 

3 Semester Hours. This course dives deep into the 12 chapters of Daniel exploring the events, dreams, and prophecy to come. This course uses the Bible as the textbook. There are 10 lectures given in this study that will assist the student in understanding this magnificent book. Along with a test after each chapter. There will be a writing assignment given after each chapter as well.

3 Semester Hours. This course explores the theme, context, and writing of Paul to the Galatian church. This course consist of seven lectures, a test after each chapter, and a writing an outline on each chapter as well. This course uses the Bible as the textbook.

3 Semester Hours. This course helps prepare a person in counseling those in their church who are faced with a variety of problems. It covers topics of mental illness, adultery, and sexual lifestyles and how to approach such topics from a Biblical perspective. This course has 12 lectures and a series of tests and writing assignments to evaluate the students performance. If follows the book, “The Psychology of Counseling”, by Clyde M. Narramore.