Specify your educational philosophy and how it relates to biblical doctrine, and discuss the school's Christian affiliations and the version of the Bible used in courses. In addition to basic elements such as contact information, graduate testimonials and accreditation achievements, take the time to offer detailed information on your programs, and include informative details about each of the classes you offer. Consider contracting with a Web design firm to ensure that your website offers the range of features and functionality expected of educational institutions. You can manage the cost with a payment plan, scholarships, veterans benefits, federal grants and loans, and private loans.
Undergraduate classes cost 370 per credit hour and Graduate classes cost 475 per credit hour.
JAccredited status continued by the HLC at the meeting of the Institutional Actions Council. Follow the link in References to find the website of one such organization, the Accreditation Board for Bible Colleges and Seminaries.īuild your website. Moody is committed to helping you graduate with as little debt as possible. FebruOnline Bible Certificate program received 'Status: Accredited' from the HLC. State accreditation is typically not granted for schools offering only Bible-based curricula, but there are nationally recognized private entities dedicated to granting accreditation to schools adhering to strict standards of quality. Seek accreditation with a reputable organization. Technical staff will be vital to ensure the reliable delivery of course materials and the secure handling of student information. Administrative staff will be required to handle a wide range of clerical details. Bible college graduates with extensive theological teaching experience will be required to administer courses, grade exams, and provide feedback and interaction to students. Recruit and train teachers, administrative staff and technical staff. The manner in which you plan to offer your online courses will determine your technological and staffing needs. There are several course-delivery options available to online institutions, including correspondence courses, time-bound individual courses with instructor feedback and time-bound group courses with student interaction. You may also wish to include courses in apologetics, advanced theology, world religion comparisons and hermeneutics, along with practical courses such as creative Bible teaching and church administration.Įstablish your service model. Decide upon the amount of content you wish to dedicate to Old Testament studies such as the history of Israel, wisdom literature and messianic prophecy, and the amount you wish to dedicate to New Testament studies, such as early church development, the life and teachings of Jesus, and end-times prophecy. Use comparable Bible school curriculums, such as Master of Theology or Bachelor of Bible Studies degrees focusing on Pastoral Ministry or Christian Counseling, as a guide when choosing the specific courses to include in your school. If you wish to start your own Bible college from scratch, proceed to Step 2.Įstablish your course offerings. Choose a non-denominational franchise to ensure that your curriculum will address the entire Bible without unbalanced doctrinal influence, and contact a representative to begin the franchise agreement process. An example of a turnkey Bible college franchise is Freedom Bible College and Seminary, which offers franchisees the ability to grant 48 different accredited degree programs at an affordable price, with tax-exempt status granted from day one. We look forward to seeing you grow and change and go out into the world in power and victory.Consider entering a franchise-type agreement with an existing Bible college to take advantage of an established curriculum, reputation and marketing presence. It is for this reason that we have expanded the River Bible Institute to include River School of The Bible Online, so that those who are unable to come to the school in Tampa, can receive this training and impartation, anyplace worldwide.ĭon’t wait! God wants to raise you up to do great things for Him.
It is where you will be empowered to reach your high calling and set your world on fire with revival. You can be saturated in the Word and Spirit of God at River School of The Bible. It is a Holy Ghost training center, birthed specifically for those whose strongest desire is to know Christ and to make Him known. As you will discover, the River School of The Bible is not a traditional Bible school. It has been our dream for many years to provide a place where men and women of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences could gather together to study and experience the glory of God.