Basileia School of Ministry

THE VISION:



A high-level school of ministry within the local church designed to nurture Biblical discipleship and equip lay people for real-life ministry rooted in the truth of God's Word and the power of the Holy Spirit.


OUR NAME:

"Basileia" is the Greek word for "Kingdom."  We want our School of Ministry to be an overflow of the in-breaking reign and the rule of God into our world as outlined in scripture, and prepare people to walk in the same.


THE NATURE OF THE SCHOOL:



Not a Sunday School.  Not a Bible College.  But somewhere in between.
Classes will be offered on a trimester system.


OUR PURPOSE:



To better equip the body of Christ to know and live out a dynamic relationship with Christ based on the truth of His Word and the power of the Holy Spirit as we seek to impact our world.

FIVE AREAS OF STUDY:
  • Old Testament
  • New Testament
  • Theology
  • Personal and  Spiritual Development
 THE FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL: Our Empowerment Track
  • Discipleship 101: Discovering CCV
  • Discipleship 201: Knowing What You Believe
  • Discipleship 301: Training For Battle
  • Discipleship 401: Leadership

Note:  Each area of study is compiled of 2 "core courses" which serve as the foundation for those departments, as well as various electives within their area of study.


SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A COURSE:


Successful completion of any course will be determined based upon:
  • At least 60% attendance at class sessions.
  • Satisfactorily completing all homework and projects per the judgement of the instructor.
  • A grade of 70% or higher on the final test.
Records of successful class completion will be kept by the church office.


DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES:


Students may pursue any of 6 different degrees or certificates:

1.   Associate's in Biblical Studies.  This degree will require the successful completion of 20 classes
      (beyond the Empowerment Track) with a focus heavily on grounding the student in all key areas of Biblical 
      Study.

2.   Associate's in Biblical Ministries.  This degree will require the successful completion of 20 classes 
      (beyond the Empowerment Track) with a focus heavily in the area of practical ministry and 
      personal/spiritual development.

3.   Certificate of O.T. Studies.  This certificate will require the successful completion of 7 classes (beyond 
      the Empowerment Track) with a focus heavily in the area of Old Testament Studies.

4.   Certificate of N.T. Studies.  This certificate will require the successful completion of 7 classes (beyond 
      the Empowerment Track) with a focus heavily in the area of New Testament Studies.

5.   Certificate of Biblical Studies.  This certificate will require the successful completion of 7 classes 
      (beyond the Empowerment Track) but will be more general in its orientation, encompassing studies in Old
      Testament, New Testament, and Theology.

6.   Certificate of Spiritual Development and Practical Ministry Studies.  This certificate will require the 
      successful completion of 7 classes (beyond the Empowerment Track) with a focus heavily in the areas of 
      Personal and Spiritual Development, as well as, Practical Ministries.


SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR:  Associates in Biblical Studies
                                                  Required Classes:
  Old Testament Overview                                           Systematic Theology
  Old Testament Covenants                                         Experiencing God
  New Testament Overview                                         Living the Victorious Christian Life
  Emmanuel (The Life & Teachings of Jesus)             Personal Evangelism
  Hermeneutics                                                             Spiritual Warfare, Emotional Healing and Deliverance

Electives:
Two electives in Old Testament
Two electives in New Testament
Two electives in Theology
Four 'free electives' from any area of study


SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR:  Associates in Biblical Ministries
                                                  Required Classes:
  Old Testament Overview                                           Experiencing God
  Old Testament Covenants                                        Living the Victorious Christian Life
  Hermeneutics                                                             Personal Evangelism
  Systematic Theology                                                 Spiritual Warfare, Emotional Healing and Deliverance

Electives:
Three electives in Personal Development and Spiritual Formation
Three electives in Practical Ministry
Two electives from anywhere in the O.T., N.T., or Theology areas.
Four 'free electives' from any area of study


SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR:  Certificate of O.T. Studies
Required Classes:                                               Electives:
Old Testament Overview                                       Three electives in Old Testament
Old Testament Covenants                                     Two 'free electives' from any area of study


SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR:  Certificate of N.T. Studies
Required Classes:                                               Electives:
New Testament Overview                                     Three electives in New Testament
Emmanuel (the Life & Teachings of Jesus)          Two 'free electives' from any area of study


SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR:  Certificate of Biblical Studies
Required Classes:                                                Electives:
Old Testament Overview                                        One 'free elective' from any area of study
Old Testament Covenants
New Testament Overview
Emmanuel (The Life and Teachings of Jesus)
Hermeneutics
Systematic Theology


SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR:  Certificate of Spiritual Development & Practical Ministry Studies
Required Classes:                                                Electives:
Experiencing God                                                   One elective from either the area of Personal Development
Living the Victorious Christian Life                           & Spiritual Formation, or from Practical Ministry
Personal Evangelism                                             One 'free elective' from any area of study.
Spiritual Warfare, Emotional Healing & Deliverance