Program Overview
Program Start Date: August 26, 2023
The Bachelor of Biblical Exposition and Church Ministry is a newly revised program intended to prepare men and women to faithfully communicate God's Word and serve in local churches. This program is designed to build on the two-year Associate of Biblical Studies. The program includes the same curriculum as the associate degree program as well as further study in four areas: Biblical Exegesis & Exposition, History of Theology, Practical Ministry, and Spiritual Formation.
Program Requirements
In order to graduate with a Bachelor of Biblical Exposition and Church Ministry, a student must meet the following requirements:
- A student must have previously completed a High School degree or its equivalent.
- A student must complete all three years of coursework from EI School of Biblical Training.
- A student must complete and transfer a minimum of 24 semester hours of General Education to EI School of Biblical Training within one year of completing the Associate degree.
- A student must have earned a total of 120 semester hours of coursework.
- A student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above.
- A student may not have a failing grade in any course.
- A student must have completed his/her memorization of Romans.
Core Classes
This introductory course focuses on Jesus’ teachings about the cost of following Him. Classes focus on how the cross affects one view of self, possessions, family, and the world.
This course is designed to give students the foundational principles of an effective prayer life. Special attention is given to Jesus’ teachings on prayer and includes practical applications as students are weekly required to pray alone, with a prayer partner, in small groups and corporately.
NT 116: Romans -5 Hours
This course is a verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans, a book long regarded as the most comprehensive presentation of the gospel in the Bible. The overall structure, development, theology and application of the book will be stressed.
Survey Classes
OT 101: Old Testament Survey I -3 Hours
This course provides an in-depth study of major Old Testament themes from Genesis to Solomon. Historical and geographical backgrounds are considered as well as authorship, dates, purpose(s), significant persons, theology and peculiarities of each book.
OT 102: Old Testament Survey II -3 Hours
Same as OT 101 but covering the period of the Kings and Prophets.
OT 103: Old Testament Survey III -3 Hours
Same as OT 101 but covering wisdom literature and the post-exilic time period.
Doctrine Classes
TH 121: Doctrine of God -3 Hours
This course is a systematic introduction to the Names and Attributes of God. True worship begins with a clear understanding God's nature. The purpose of this course is to assist students in developing a more personal relationship with their Heavenly Father.
Practical Ministry Classes
PM 111: Evangelism & Discipleship -3 Hours
The biblical basis for evangelism and discipleship is presented in this course. An understanding of the gospel and the process of discipleship are emphasized with the goal of developing an evangelistic lifestyle.
EE 101: Bible Study Methods -3 Hours
The rules of interpretation are presented in the context of the study of the Bible. Attention is given to proper methodologies and techniques for accurate Biblical analysis. Basic skills of biblical interpretation are developed and applied through a student commentary project.
Core Classes
CL 201: Principles of Spiritual Conflict -3 Hours
This course is designed to develop a fuller understanding of the believer’s authority in Jesus Christ, specifically in reference to the fight against the world, the flesh and the devil.
The purpose of this course is to thoughtfully and carefully walk through the New Testament letter of Ephesians. Special attention will be given to important themes in the book as well as their application to life in the local church.
Survey Classes
NT 204: New Testament Survey I -3 Hours
This course provides an in-depth Bible study of the four Gospels and the book of Acts. It includes a study of the chronology of Christ’s ministry as well as a thorough study of the spread of Christianity in the early first century. Historical and geographical backgrounds are considered as well as authorship, dates, purpose(s), significant persons, theology and major themes of each book.
NT 205: New Testament Survey II -3 Hours
This course surveys the letters and epistles of Paul. Historical and geographical backgrounds are considered as well as authorship, dates, purpose(s), significant persons, theology and major themes of each book.
NT 206: New Testament Survey III -3 Hours
This course surveys the general epistles from Hebrews through Revelation. Historical and geographical backgrounds are considered as well as authorship, dates, purpose(s), significant persons, theology and major themes of each book.
Doctrine Classes
TH 221: Doctrine of Scripture, Christ, and Salvation -3 Hours
The purpose of this course is to more fully understand and organize the doctrines of Scripture, Christ, and salvation in order that we might better worship God, grow in holiness, and more effectively teach others.
TH 223: Doctrine III- Holy Spirit -1 Hour
The study of the Holy Spirit focuses on such qualities as the Holy Spirit’s deity, personality, indwelling, baptism, sealing, filling, signs and miracles, gifts and teachings. Learning to walk in the Spirit is emphasized.
Practical Ministry Classes
PM 235: Counseling -3 Hours
This course will provide a basic study of the nature and scope of biblical counseling. Students will be introduced to essential principles and practices of counseling.
PM 212: Methodology of Missions -3 Hours
Basic concepts of biblical missiology and the role of missions in the local church is presented in this course. An introduction to ministry in a different cultural setting is also studied. This course introduces the student to the issues involved in evangelism, discipleship and church planting across cultural boundaries.
Students participate in a daily sports program. Most of the time, this consists of the great EI tradition of volleyball. Character is revealed and honed under the pressure of competition while students learn teamwork, dealing with adversity and submission to authority.
This course is designed for students who wish to have a practical ministry experience. In order to fulfill this course, students must be offered an off-campus ministry opportunity. Towards the end of their ministry opportunity, students are required to submit a self-evaluation form. Students will be granted one credit hour for every 45 hours of ministry experience up to four credit hours.
| Course # | Course Title | Course Hours |
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Exegesis & Exposition
| EE 311 | Biblical Exegesis | 1 Hours |
| EE 312 | Biblical Exposition | 3 Hours |
| EE 331 | Preaching/ Teaching Practicum | 4 Hours |
| EE 334 | Leading Small Groups | 3 Hours |
| EE 320 | Fundamentals of Biblical Hebrew and Greek | 3 Hours |
History of Theology
| TH 301 | History of Theology (0-1000 AD) | 2 Hours |
| TH 302 | History of Theology (1000-1600 AD) | 2 Hours |
| TH 303 | History of Theology (1600-2000 AD) | 2 Hours |
Practical Ministry
| PM 321 | Ministry in the Local Church | 1 Hour |
| PM 336 | Counseling the Hard Cases | 1 Hour |
| PM 323 | Culture and Ethics | 3 Hour |
| CL 311 | Spiritual Formation | 2 Hours |
| PM 322 | Leadership Development | 1 Hour |
| PM 312 | Cross-centered Ministry | 1 Hours |
| PM 313 | Prayer & Ministry | 2 Hours |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 31
General Education Requirements
General education requirements may be satisfied by transferring credits previously earned or by taking online classes. No more than one online course (3 credit hours) may be taken per trimester.
General education credits must satisfy the following minimums:
| English | Minimum of 6 Credit Hours |
| History | Minimum of 6 Credit Hours |
| Math | Minimum of 3 Credit Hours |
| Social Sciences | Minimum of 3 Credit Hours |
| Electives | Minimum of 6 Credit Hours |
General education online courses are available through Modern States. Credit is granted after the course is completed and a passing grade is achieved on the CLEP exam. Students may choose from the following online courses to satisfy their general education requirements:
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English (6 Credit Hours) |
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College Composition |
6 Credit Hours |
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Analyzing and Interpreting Literature |
3 Credit Hours |
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American Literature |
3 Credit Hours |
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English Literature |
3 Credit Hours |
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Humanities |
3 Credit Hours |
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History (6 Credit Hours) |
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Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 |
3 Credit Hours |
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Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present |
3 Credit Hours |
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History of the United States I |
3 Credit Hours |
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History of the United States II |
3 Credit Hours |
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American Government |
3 Credit Hours |
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Math (3 Credit Hours) |
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College Algebra |
3 Credit Hours |
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Precalculus |
3 Credit Hours |
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Calculus |
4 Credit Hours |
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Chemistry |
6 Credit Hours |
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College Mathematics |
6 Credit Hours |
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Social Sciences (3 Credit Hours) |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 Credit Hours |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 Credit Hours |
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Introduction to Educational Psychology |
3 Credit Hours |
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Human Growth and Development |
3 Credit Hours |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 Credit Hours |
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Principles of Microeconomics |
3 Credit Hours |
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Electives (up to 6 Credit Hours) |
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French Language |
6 Credit Hours |
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German Language |
6 Credit Hours |
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Spanish Language |
6 Credit Hours |
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Information Systems |
3 Credit Hours |
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Introduction to Business Law |
3 Credit Hours |
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Principles of Management |
3 Credit Hours |
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Principle of Marketing |
3 Credit Hours |
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Financial Accounting |
3 Credit Hours |
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Biology |
6 Credit Hours |
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Natural Science |
6 Credit Hours |
We recommend the following courses and schedule for completing general education requirements within your three years of study:
YEAR 1
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1st Trimester |
College Composition (6 Hours) |
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2nd Trimester |
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3rd Trimester |
Introduction to Sociology (3 Hours) |
YEAR 2
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1st Trimester |
Western Civilization I (3 Hours) |
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2nd Trimester |
Western Civilization II (3 Hours) |
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3rd Trimester |
College Algebra (3 Hours) |
YEAR 3
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1st Trimester |
Elective (3 Hours) |
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2nd Trimester |
Elective (3 Hours) |
Laptop Computer
The classroom environment has changed over the years. Laptops are invaluable for taking notes, writing papers, using Bible software, and writing sermons. Because of the nature of this program, students are required to own a laptop computer. We encourage you to purchase the best laptop you can afford (pay particular attention to the processor and RAM). Minimum system requirements are:
Windows Laptop
- Windows 10
- 4GB RAM
- 1024x768 Display
- 30GB Free Space
- Internet connection
Mac Laptop
- OS X 10.11.6 or above
- 4GB RAM
- 30GB Free Space
- Internet connection
Bible Software
Bible software is a powerful tool for digging deeper into God's word. Part of your training in handling God's word will focus on learning to use this tool competently and effectively. Although we recognize that there are many different programs available, we have chosen to use LOGOS Bible Software. Each student will need to install Logos 9 Basic Academic and purchase the required resources listed below:
Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament (TWOT)
Thayer's Greek–English Lexicon of the New Testament
Word Processor
Each student is required to have installed on their laptop either Microsoft Office or OpenOffice.
Program Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of the first two years with a minimum GPA of 2.50
- Demonstration of active involvement in ministry during the first two years
- Character assessment
- Demonstration of gifts necessary for teaching ministry
Graduation Requirements
- A student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above.
- A student may not have a failing grade in any course.
- A student must satisfy the general education requirements within one year of completing the program.
