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OVERVIEW

Beulah Institute of Biblical Studies (BIBS) offers specialized Bible Study courses to enhance spiritual development. These courses are moderated studies of the Bible, emphasizing small study groups, to insure a peaceful, respectful, and an instructive atmosphere for the revelation of God’s Word.

But beyond that, these small group Bible studies offer a place to connect with other believers, making you part of a family growing in Christ.

BIBS is comprised of two (2) components: the Institute of Biblical Studies and our Discipleship Series.

BEULAH INSTITUTE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (BIBS)

The Beulah Institute of Biblical Studies (BIBS) is under the auspices of the Sunday School Publishing Board within the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. (NBC). BIBS represents a united effort to equip the body of Christ to effectively minister and witness to all persons, sharing the love of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.

The aim of the BIBS Program is to provide structured training and development activities that will take place at all levels of our Baptist denomination. Courses taught through the BIBS are designed to benefit Christian educators, pastors and ministers, and individuals who desire to increase their knowledge and proficiency in the work of the Church. These courses will assist students in completing the four (4) phases of the Certificate of Progress Program (COPP).

THE COPP PROGRAM COURSE OFFERINGS PER PHASE:

Each phase in the program must be completed before a student can advance to the next phase. Classes may be taken in any order within a phase, but each phase needs to be completed sequentially within a five-year period. Upon completion of the fourth phase, the student will be issued a Diploma of Christian Education.

For more details, please visit: http://new.sspbnbc.com/edu_copp

OBJECTIVES OF COPP:

To increase biblical knowledge; create an understanding of the Baptist church; provide an educational structure that will develop candidates to be qualified for teaching and leadership positions; provide incentives for the candidates to complete the program; and, produce trained church leaders. Persons enrolled in the certificate program are challenged to meet new objectives and to prepare their skills for teaching.

Phase 1 – THE BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS

1001 – Introduction to the Bible

1004 – Effective Bible Reading

1007 – Introduction to the Old Testament

1072 – Introduction to the New Testament

2011 – Baptist Doctrine

6021 – Spiritual Maturation

Phase 2 – HISTORICAL

1075 – The Synoptic Gospels

2007 – Christian Stewardship

3008 – History of Christianity

4012 – Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

7024 – Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

9004 – Writing Techniques I

Phase 3 – NURTURING FOUNDATION

1079 – Survey of John

1089 – Survey of Romans

3007 – History of Baptists

7005 – Christian Evangelism

7010 – Introduction to Discipleship

9005 – Writing Techniques II

Phase 4 – SPIRITUAL GROWTH

1112 – Survey of Revelation

2015 – Foundation of Christian Ethics

6013 – Organizing the Church for Christian Education

8035 – The African American Church and Social Justice

8066 – Christianity and Contemporary Issues

9024 – The Computer in the Life of the Church

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