Baptist International School of the Scriptures

II Timothy 2:2 “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the

same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.”

Baptist International School of the Scriptures Admissions Office

P.O. Box 7 Milford, OH 45150

Call: 513-831-9725 Fax: 866-252-9220

Baptist International School of the Scriptures

2012-2013

Douglas A Kossel, Ph.D. President & Director

For additional information contact the school’s admissions office

Baptist International School of the Scriptures Admissions Office

P.O. Box 7 Milford, OH 45150

Call: 513-831-9725 Fax: 866-252-9220

Classes are also given in Spanish starting in the fall of 2012 in the Cincinnati, Ohio. Please contact Steve James for more

information at 513-256-1296

Baptist International School of the Scriptures

This institute and all of the courses, materials and programs are dedicated to Don Fraser, D.D., Ph.D. He was a man that had a vision, and a dedication, to teach the local churches of their required responsibilities from God’s word. He got people to understand that the local church has the responsibility for the publishing of God’s word and that it is also the local churches responsibility to train up men and women to take the Gospel all the way to the uttermost as they are assigned to do so of God. He never faltered on that vision and today, local churches are responsible for publishing the Word of God by the millions in multiple languages every year. It is now time to train others to do the same. The Bible has clearly commanded us to do 3 things (Mt 28:19-20)

1. Disciple the lost 2. Baptize 3. Train them to do the same

There are many different ways to do this as the scriptures have shown us, showing us the full time pastor or missionary, the part time preacher, the tentmaker, the homemaker, the surrendered individual. Each one of us has a position that God expects us to fill and this curriculum was designed to provide the training that is necessary to help any individual to be more effective in their work for God. What is needed: What is needed is a school that teaches the whole English Bible. What is needed is a school that will take men from the engine cab,

from between the plowshares and teach them the Bible. What is needed is a school that is free from modernism. What is needed is a school that will teach a man how to go out with

the Bible under his arms, faith in his heart, and the power of the Holy Spirit and begin in a vacant lot and build a church to the glory of God.

J. Frank Norris (1877-1952)

Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION. ...................................................................................................................... 1

MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE ................................................................................................................. 3

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION............................................................................................................... 4

STATEMENT OF FAITH ........................................................................................................................... 6

ADMINISTRATION. ................................................................................................................................... 8

ACADEMIC INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 9

ADMISSIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 11

HOUSING & EMPLOYMENT ................................................................................................................. 12

FINANCIAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 13

CALENDAR ................................................................................................................................................ 14

WEEKLY SCHEDULES ............................................................................................................................ 15

INSTITUTE'S PROGRAMS ...................................................................................................................... 16

DEGREES OFFERED …………………………………………………………………………………... 27

COURSE SUBJECTS & DESCRIPTIONS .............................................................................................. 29

DIRECTORS & ADVISORS ..................................................................................................................... 40

Check the history of Christianity in America, and see how well we've done without all these extra Bibles. Check the history of the church in America from 1950 back, before every little preacher had the misfortune to sit at the feet of a college theologian… Brother, it seems to me if there is any place in the world where you ought to have your faith in the Bible stabilized; it's in a Christian college or Christian seminary. However, the truth is, that's

where you get your faith shaken.

Dr. Jack Hyles (1926-2001) The Blood, the Book and the Body, 1992

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Baptist International School of the Scriptures

General Information This catalog contains general information regarding Baptist International School of the Scriptures (BISOS) calendar, administration, admissions, graduation requirements, fees, regulations, course programs, and course offerings. BISOS reserves the right to change any of these, as the need arises. Any changes to the information will be posted on the BISOS Web site and available upon request from the Admissions Office. Baptist International Leadership Development Ministry (BILDM) is a non-profit corporation, formed under the laws of the state of Ohio. BISOS is part of the BILDM. It has been created and is operated by a local Baptist Church. The Pastor, Board of Trustees and Directors govern BISOS. BISOS also has a Board of Advisors to help with the curriculum, and faculty. The Board of Regents of the State of Ohio does not certify this institution. BISOS was founded for the purpose of training men and women with the highest form of Christian education. From the very founding of the institute, emphasis has been placed on evangelism. At BISOS, high standards have been established that are intended to give the student a character building philosophy and a ministry outlook on life. Students coming to BISOS are expected to adhere to the code of conduct that has been designed for their development. We make no apology for our rules and believe that God is pleased with what we are attempting to do here. The spiritual life of students is an important matter, and every week there is excellent preaching in the chapel services. All students are required to attend chapel every week or listen to the session if an online student. They will find that this is one of the most educational and memorable experiences they will have during their stay at BISOS. All of our students are encouraged to maintain their devotional and prayer life; therefore, stress is placed on the regularity of devotions and prayer. Satan does not vacate a Bible Institute that is attempting to do a mighty work for God, and Christians should keep themselves spiritually fit for the battle of keeping the faith and overcoming the Devil. "It is a poor sermon that gives no offense; that neither makes the hearer displeased with himself nor with the preacher" ~George Whitefield

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The Local Baptist Church The center of spiritual activity of BISOS is the local Baptist Church, which provides students with a warm local church atmosphere, acquaints them with the workings of a separated, fundamental, Bible believing, church, and encourages them in their worship and service for the Lord. Sunday school, the Sunday morning and evening services, mid-week Bible studies or prayer meetings are all times of spiritual instruction and encouragement. Institute students who are not permanent residents of the area prior to enrolling in the school are required to attend all services of a local Baptist Church.

Christian Service A Christian education is valuable only when it is used in the service of Christ. BISOS provides numerous opportunities for students to serve Christ in the community. A program of visitation and outreach is required of all students, whether on campus or online. Students learn and serve at the same time. A soul winning emphasis is maintained. Opportunities can be found in child evangelism, Sunday school, choir, food pantry, print shop and bus ministries of local Baptist Church. Services held in the rescue mission and nursing homes also provide opportunities for enrichment. Participation in some form of Christian service is required as a practical application of the training that the students receive in the classroom. These activities help to prepare the students for an effective life of Christian service and soul winning. Those that are taking the classes online and for a degree certificate will need to provide information to the school on these types of activities on the a regular basis.

Non-Discriminatory Statement Baptist International School of the Scriptures does not discriminate on the basis of race, color or national origin, in administration of its educational policies, admission policies and other school-administered programs. The Board of Regents or the State of Ohio does not certify this institution.

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Mission of the Institute

Mission BISOS was formed for the purpose of providing the student with the skill, knowledge and understanding required to be successful as a pastor, missionary, an tentmaking pastor or missionary, missionary pilot, a foreign lay worker, church staff, lay workers or anyone that just wants to gain some training in the Word of God. The objectives are: 1) To provide the courses of instruction in a Christian atmosphere, whether on

campus or through on-campus classes using qualified faculty that is currently involved in or retired from a successful Christian Ministry.

2) To properly train men and women for Christian Service, both full and part time, and to train lay leadership.

3) To provide the guidance and counseling in the social, financial, vocational and legal areas from the Christian prospective.

4) To provide the leadership necessary to help direct the students toward their assigned ministry that God has given them.

5) To enable the student to carry out the Great Commission in taking the gospel to the entire world.

6) To strengthen the student against error and the subtle attacks on the Word of God.

7) To provide the local church atmosphere of soul winning, discipleship, missions, Christian training and education.

8) To provide the guidance for training in the proper tent making skills and help develop those skills

Goals of personal development for each student

1) To have a Personal Relationship with God. 2) To have Vision of the world and God’s Ministry for them in it. 3) To have the desire, ability and knowledge to Publish the Word of God. 4) To have Christian Character. 5) To have the Attitude of going all the way to the uttermost regions unless God

stops them for other service before they get there. 6) To have a Warrior’s mentality. 7) To have them not put the emphasis and importance only on where or how

they serve, but on the Will of God for their lives. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: I Pet 5:6

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Philosophy of Education BISOS is a local church ministry, administrated by the local church. The Board of Directors and Advisors believe it is the responsibility of the local church to train men and women for the Lord’s work. They see the need for a school that would strengthen a student’s faith in God, strengthen the student’s convictions, and teach the student the commands of God as found in the Word of God. (KJV 1611) The philosophy of education of BISOS is distinctly Biblical and practical. The core curriculum and curriculum philosophy and goals were developed by a number of men over a period of 30 years. It requires obedience to the commandments of the Lord Jesus Christ. This obedience requires personal involvement in going into the entire world, to foreign lands and participate in getting the gospel into the hands of the lost. No student will graduate from the school without the required obedience. Involvement in BISOS denotes more than being a student; it also includes the practice and teaching of being a servant, and a teacher. BISOS is tied to international ministries that follow this philosophy and are a service to others; those that do not want to be servants as the Lord Jesus Christ was need not apply. BISOS will provide the necessary classroom or online training and practical work experiences to enforce the classroom training. All students that attend will be required to travel to the mission field on a at least once for graduation. This is part of the development of the student for a worldwide ministry. The ‘seeing and the doing’ complete the classroom training. The Training received in BISOS is one of the best in the world for getting the gospel around the world. Whether the student goes on and becomes a pastor, missionary, secretary, deacon, businessman, teacher, administrator, wife or whatever God may assign, he will have a worldwide outlook and a vision of the lost needing the gospel. Another reason that BISOS has been developed is to train men and women to go into the rural areas of the US and foreign countries and either fully or partially support themselves through tentmaking activities. In many rural areas of the US, there is a great need for churches, but in many of these areas, the churches are small or would be small, thus, the congregations of these churches are not capable of supporting a pastor full time. Most Bible Schools in this country are not equipping men to take on the challenge of a small church in rural America. These people need the gospel, just like everyone else does, but no one goes there, for lack of funding. This school was developed to be a training center that will train men and women to have a work skill in some area to help support themselves in these positions in America. The same goes for missionaries going to the foreign field. The same

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concept will work. We now have over 80 countries it’s impossible or almost so, to get missionaries in, but an America worker can go in and work for a company and then have very few limits on having Bible studies, Home churches and personal witnessing, again, this institute is designed for those individuals. This is not a new concept, but one as old as the Bible. We find many illustrations of this in the New Testament and the early church was built by men and women that spread the gospel through the marketplace. Not coming to it just to preach, but working beside other workers and being a living witness of God’s word.

A Special Note to the Baby Boomer Generation In many churches this generation has faithfully served, gave their money & support, their time and labors. You were encouraged to continue on and now you may have been asked to step aside for a younger person or you may feel “Is there anything else I could do, now that I am retired?” There is, with a little training, many of the Baby Boomers could serve as pastors of small churches, become team members on the foreign field, take their skills to a closed country and work in that country being a witness to those individuals, or maybe even a missionary on a foreign field. This generation is living longer, is healthier, more active and they have a desire to do something. Look towards God for guidance in this area. We know this is not something that is talked about much in the churches, everything is aimed at the younger person to surrender and serve, but God can also use you. There is a great need and the workers are few. Consider this. "Dr. Bonar once said that he could tell when a Christian was growing. In proportion to his growth in grace he would elevate his Master, talk less of what he himself was doing, and become smaller and smaller in his own esteem, until, like the morning star, he faded away before the rising sun." ~D.L. Moody

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Statement of Faith 1. SCRIPTURES: We believe that the Bible was written by holy men of old, who were supernaturally inspired; that

it is a collection of sixty-six books, from Genesis to Revelation; that it is truth without any advixture of error for its content; and therefore is, and shall remain, the only complete and final revelation of the will of God which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried. Further, we believe that God inspired the original autographs verbally; that he preserved these writings down through the ages; therefore we believe that the King James Version is the preserved, infallible Word of God for the English-speaking people.

2. GODHEAD: We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons, all equal in

divine personality and nature; set forth in Scripture as: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; that within these three personages is found the expression of the triune God of the universe, who is infinite, and inexpressibly glorious in holiness and worthy of all possible honor, worship, confidence and love by his creatures.

3. VIRGIN BIRTH: We believe that Jesus Christ is God’s only begotten Son; that he was conceived in the womb of

Mary, a virgin, by direct supernatural action of God; making Him true God and true man. 4. THE DEVIL: We believe that he is a real person, a spirit-being who was once holy and lived in the presence of

God, but through pride and ambition to be as the Almighty, he fell and drew after him a host of angels; that he is the enemy of God and His Christ, and therefore the avowed enemy of all truly born-again Christians. He is the accuser of the saints, the author of all false religions, and would have all worship him. We hold however, that he is destined to final defeat and the judgment of God in the eternal lake of fire, a place prepared for him and his angels.

5. CREATION: We believe in the Genesis account of creation, and that it is to be accepted literally and not

allegorically or figuratively. We believe that man was created by the direct act of God, making him in God’s own image and likeness; that this creation along with the creation of all animal and vegetable life was not due to evolution, or an evolutionary change of species, or development through interminable periods of time from lower to higher forms.

6. THE FALL: We believe that Adam was created in innocence and perfection, that he was placed in the garden to

dress it, but by voluntary transgression, fell from his sinless and happy state, in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners, not by constraint, but rather by choice, and therefore all men are under just condemnation and without excuse.

7. HELL: We believe in a literal, burning hell that God prepared for the Devil and his angels; that it is a place of

present, everlasting, conscious suffering and punishment of the unbelieving dead. Moreover, we hold that it is the final abode of all living and dead who have not received the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior.

8. REPENTANCE & FAITH: We believe that repentance and faith are solemn obligations, and also inseparable

graces, wrought in our souls by the quickening spirit of God; thereby, being deeply convicted of our guilt, danger and helplessness, and the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession and supplication for mercy; at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ and openly confessing Him as our only and all-sufficient Savior.

9. SALVATION: We believe that the blessing of salvation is made free to all by the grace of God; that is the free

gift of God, not merited or earned by any works of the flesh or human self righteousness. 10. JUSTIFICATION: We believe that the great gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe in Him is

Justification; that Justification includes the pardon of sin, and the gift of eternal life. We believe that it is bestowed unto us solely through faith in the Redeemer’s blood and not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done.

11. HEAVEN: We believe in a literal place called Heaven, where God’s presence is manifested, where Jesus sits at

His right hand and angels reside. We believe that it is a place where the Christian goes immediately upon death and where all the saved shall ultimately be.

12. THE CHURCH: We believe that a Baptist Church is a congregation of baptized believers associated by a

covenant of faith and fellowship of Gospel, observing the ordinances and privileges invested in them by His Word. We believe that its officers of ordination are pastors or elders whose qualifications, claims, and duties are clearly defined in the Scriptures. We hold that the true mission of the Church is found in the Great Commission:

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First, to win the lost; Second, to build up the church; Third, to teach and instruct them as he commanded. We do not believe in the reversal of this order; we believe that the local church has the absolute right of self government, free from the interference of any hierarchy of individuals or organizations; and that the one and only Head of the Church is Christ Jesus.

13. ORDINANCES: We believe that Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances left by the Lord to His church.

Scriptural baptism is the immersion in water of a believer; in the name of the Father, of the son, and of the Holy Ghost, to show forth in a solemn emblem our faith in the crucified, buried and risen Savior, with its effect in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life. We believe that it is a prerequisite to the privilege of the Lord’s Supper; being the unleavened bread and unfermented fruit of the vine.

14. SECURITY OF THE BELIEVER: We believe that all who have been truly born-again by the spirit of God are

saved forever; they are not only eternally saved, but eternally safe, kept by his power and can never be lost again. 15. RESURRECTION & RETURN OF CHRIST: We believe that Christ rose bodily “the third day according to

the Scriptures;” “that this same Jesus which is taken up from you into Heaven shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into Heaven” - bodily, personally and visible. We hold to the pre-millennium, pre-tribulation, return of Christ; when the dead in Christ shall rise first, and the living saints shall all be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last rump that the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His Father David; and that Christ shall reign a thousand years in righteousness.

16. CIVIL GOVERNMENT: We believe that civil government is of divine appointment, for the interests and good

order of human society; that magistrates are to be prayed for, conscientiously honored and obeyed; except only in the things opposed to the written will of our Lord Jesus Christ; who is the only Lord of the conscience.

17. SEPARATION: We believe that everyone who is saved is called to a life of holiness in separation from all

worldly and sinful practices and alliances; we stand opposed to neo-orthodoxy neo-evangelicalism, the modern tongues movement, and Ecumenical movement.

"The heart makes the preacher. Men of great hearts are great preachers. . . We have emphasized sermon-preparation until we have lost sight of the

important thing to be prepared -- the heart. A prepared heart is much better than a prepared sermon. A prepared heart will make a prepared sermon...It would not do to say that preachers study too much. Some of them do not study at all; others do not study enough. Numbers do not study the right way to show themselves workmen approved of God. But our great lack is not in head culture, but in heart culture; not lack of knowledge but lack of

holiness is our sad and telling defect -- not that we know too much, but that we do not meditate on God and his word and watch and fast and pray

enough. The heart is the great hindrance to our preaching. . . " ~E.M. Bounds

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Administration

GENERAL CONDUCT BISOS as a Christian institution expects that its students will not only live lives that are above reproach, but that they will also exemplify Christian usefulness and kindness in their dealings with their instructors and their fellow students. Since this institute maintains a definite spiritual emphasis, we believe that individual should manifest loyalty to Jesus Christ by living consecrated Christian lives. The following rules of conduct are set forth: 1) Dancing, gambling, the use of tobacco, alcoholic drinks, drugs, profanity,

movies, obscenity, and other form of worldly indulgence are not permitted. 2) Griping, destructive criticism and cynical attitudes grieve the Holy Spirit and

are destructive to Christian growth and development. Constructive suggestions, which are made to the proper authority, will always be welcomed, but griping will not be tolerated.

3) Each student will be expected to attend the services of a local Baptist Church if attending on campus or his home church if taking the online classes. A “home church” shall be interpreted to mean “that church which was attended by the students in the area, immediately prior to his enrollment at this institution”.

4) Attendance at all classes and assemblies is required. 5) Students are required to be on time for all classes and assemblies. 6) Cheating on examinations will not be tolerated and will be punished by

immediate expulsion from the institution. 7) Since our teachers are employed on a yearly basis, we must insist that all

students be responsible for all of their support to the institute, whether they complete the semester or not. No exceptions will be made. Support is due upon the 1st day of each month, if paid monthly.

INSTITUTE’S DRESS CODE

WOMEN Modest apparel must be worn for all occasions. Dress length must be no shorter than the bottom of the knee. When the ladies are seated, their knees are to be covered at all times. No pantsuits are to be worn.

HAIR - Hairstyles are not to resemble those of men. MEN Shirt with necktie will be worn to all classes. A coat or jacket will be worn to chapel as well as to all church services. Shirts are to be tucked in.

HAIR - Men are to be neat and clean cut at all times. The hair is to be off the ears and off the collar. No extreme fad hairstyles are acceptable. Mustaches and breads are to be trimmed and kept neat.

This code is inexorable and will be rigidly enforced for the students.

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION GRADING SYSTEM

All academic work is graded according to the following standard:

A = 93-100 ......................................................................................................................... 4 POINTS

B = 85-92 ........................................................................................................................... 3 POINTS

C = 77-84 ........................................................................................................................... 2 POINTS

D = 70-76 ........................................................................................................................... 1 POINTS

F = BELOW 70 .................................................................................................................. 0 POINTS

WP ............................................................................................................... WITHDREW, PASSING

WF ................................................................................................................. WITHDREW, FAILING

I ................................................................................................................................... INCOMPLETE

All incomplete work must be made up within one semester; otherwise, they will remain incomplete permanently on the transcript and 0 points will be calculated into the GPA (Grade Point Average).

COURSE CREDIT POLICIES 1. Students may transfer into BISOS from other Bible Colleges and institutions. 2. The transfer student must leave the prior school in good standing and with all bills

paid. 3. The transfer students must accept THE STATEMENT OF FAITH, THE CREED, THE

PHILOSPHY, THE PURPOSE AND THE STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR of Baptist International School of the Scriptures.

4. Courses will transfer which are approximately equivalent to courses offered at

Baptist International School of the Scriptures, and which are completed with a grade of “C” or better. These course transfers will be by administration approval only.

5. Grade Point Averages will not be transferred in. Only work at BISOS will count

toward the grade point average. 6. Transfer students must take at a minimum the Core classes (the C & B classes) at

Baptist International School of the Scriptures. The bulk of these credits will be in the Doctrinal Courses and Bible Courses.

Racially nondiscriminatory, Baptist International School of the Scriptures

welcomes all qualified students.

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Collating the Scriptures

Dr. Don Fraser Teaching

Kids in Taiwan being preached to by a Missionary

"Let's quit fiddling with religion and do something to bring the world to

Christ." ~ Billy Sunday

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Admissions Admission Requirements Requirements for admissions are simple; the student must be in good standing at their home church and the school they are attending, if any. They must then complete the application procedures and mail these forms to the Admissions Office. Application Procedures 1. Secure the Application for Admission form from the Director of Admissions. Attach

a recent photograph to the completed form and send it with the $75.00 application fee to:

Director of Admissions Baptist International School of the Scriptures P.O. Box 7 Milford, OH 45150

2. Complete the first sections of the Pastor’s Recommendation, and then give it to your

pastor. If the pastor is a relative, please give it to another minister or officer in the church.

3. If you have completed High School in the last 5 years, complete the first section of

the Academic Recommendation, then give it to the Principal of the high school you attended. It should not be given to a relative.

4. Provide a copy of your High School Diploma (or GED) and enclose it with your

application. 5. If you have not yet graduated, request the high school to send a transcript of your

course work completed up until the current semester. If you passed the Tests of General Educational Development (GED), enclose a copy with your application.

6. If you expect to transfer credits from another college to the Baptist International

School of the Scriptures, mail a completed Transcript Request to your former college. 7. Complete the medical/health form, which will be sent to you at a later date.

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HOUSING Students who are attending BISOS will find ample housing available in the Oshkosh area. Many of our students rent apartments or duplexes while receiving their training at BISOS, and some buy homes so that at the end of their three years of training they have some equity accumulated which helps them make the move to the place where God has called them for service. BISOS will provide the incoming students with a list of area apartment complexes to help them move into the area.

EMPLOYMENT Employment may be found at various retail and private businesses in the area. If a students desires to find employment, it is available. BISOS will provide a list of area businesses that are known to hire 2nd and 3rd shift workers to help incoming students find jobs.

HEALTH SERVICE The location of BISOS makes doctors, dentists, hospitals, and other professional services in the Oshkosh area easily accessible. The school has established a good testimony with many professionals in the area, and has an available list of professional services to which students may refer.

Roll Webb Press at BPS Milford

"The world's greatest need is preaching preachers. The Gospel is our

emancipation proclamation: let's take it to the slaves of sin." ~Lester Roloff

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Financial Cost Information Cost per year is $ 3150.00 Ministry Support Fees Book Fees Book Fees are $400.00 Total cost is $ 3,150 per year or $350.00 per month of Ministry Support Fees for 9 months starting September of each year through May of the following year. The tuition is due at the beginning of each month. If you choose the monthly arrangement, the $400.00 Book fee is also due before you start school in August or September. Mission Trip Fees Yearly Trip Fees varies. Most of the time, depending on where you go and for how long, and this cost may range from $1,000.00 to $2,500.00 (This is only for the transportation costs and may not cover not food, housing, etc.) Mission Trips A mission trip will be required. Before the student can graduate the student will need to make a trip to the mission field. Students that are attending on campus will have their trips approved by the institute. The online students will also need to make a mission trip and the trip will need to be approved by their pastor. There are a number of organizations that we work with that run trips to the mission field on a regular basis for various projects. Any student can ask us for advice and guidance in choosing where they should go and we will be glad to help.

“God is not looking for brilliant men, is not depending upon eloquent men, is not shut up to the use of talented men in sending His Gospel out in the

world. God is looking for broken men, for men who have judged themselves in the light of the Cross of Christ. When He wants anything done, He takes up men who have come to an end of themselves, and

whose trust and confidence is not in themselves but in God.” ~H.A. Ironside

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School Calendar

Orientation: September 4, 2012 Mission Conference: As assigned by the Institute Thanksgiving Break: November 19 through November 25, 2012 Christmas Break: December 21 through January 6, 2013 Easter Break: March 29 through April 7, 2013 Finals & Makeup Work: June 3 through June 7, 2013

Some of the dates listed above may change.

"We have the Bible in our hands; but how little we know of its teaching!

And how little are we governed by it! We go on, from week to week, year to year, with things which have no foundation whatever in its pages--yea, with

things utterly opposed to its teaching; and, all the while, we boast of having the Scriptures, just like the Jews of old, who made their boast of

having the oracles of God, while those very oracles condemned themselves and their ways, and left them without a single plea."

~ CH Mackintosh

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Campus Class Structure

Weekly Schedule

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:00 Chapel Class Class Designated Class

8:30 Announcements Class Class Designated Class

9:00 Class Class Class Class Class

10:00 Class Class Class Class Class

11:00 Class Class Class Class Chapel

11:30 Class Class Class Class Announcements

12:00 Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal

Notes:

• There is 16 - 18 Hours of Class time per week • There will be 2 one half hour chapel sessions per week • 1 one half hour session for announcements & weekly assignments, twice

a week • Every other week, there will be a Missions / Ministry Presentation class on

either Wednesday or Thursdays. These sessions will be recorded for the online students and we may also offer some of these sessions live.

Students will be together for chapels, announcements, Mission and Ministry sessions.

Class Requirements All classes are to be attended. It is important to be in class every day that it meets. BISOS uses the module form of teaching the courses. This means, a subject is taught in its entirety before the student goes on to the next course. This allows BISOS to bring in teachers that are in the ministry somewhere in the world and teach a course. If the student misses a day or two, it becomes very difficult to acquire the missed class time. Most of the classes are recorded, but not all of them.

"The greatest privilege of earthly life is to give some fellow creature the blessed word of God, and then try by loving speech and example, to bring home to the heart and conscience...the truths it contains." ~J. A. Broadus

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First Year Institute Courses

Class Credit O100-C Orientation N/A

S101-C Introduction to Doctrine 1

S102-C Commandment Doctrine of Christ 1

S103-C Doctrine of the Scriptures 1

S104-C Christian Principles of Service 1

S105-C Introduction to Teaching 1

S106-C Word Study of Scriptures 1

S107-C NT Baptist Doctrine 1

S108-C Knowing the Will of God 1

S109-C Prayer Principles 1

S110-C Structure & Order of the Family 1

S111-C Intro. to Scripture Publishing and Foreign Distribution – World Missions & World View 1

S112-C TEC- Jerusalem to the Uttermost 1

D101-B Scripture Time Management 1

D102-B Biblical Financial Principles 1

D103-B Introduction to Music 1

D104-B When Adversity Strikes 1

D105-B KJV 1

D106-B Rightly Dividing the Word of God 1

D107-F False Beliefs & Cults 1

A101-F Creation Science 1

A102-F American History 1

M101-F Baptist History 1

A103-F Financial, Bookkeeping, Accountability & Tax Principles for Ministries

1

M102-F Tentmaking as Ministry 1

M103-F Leadership, Teamwork & Relationships in Ministry 1

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M104-F Preparation for Service 1

B101-B Survey of the Old Testament 2

B102-B Survey of the New Testament 1

B103-B The Book of John 1

B104-B The Book of Romans 1

B105-F Life of Christ 2

B106-F Life of Paul 1

B107-B Introduction to Ecclesiology 1

SP101-F Scripture Printing (Seedline & Print Shop Experience) 1

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All of the classes (-C & -B) are required for all students coming to this institution. We believe a solid foundation must be laid before additional training is given. We believe the Bible gives us this principle in Isaiah 28:9-10. Students coming from other schools will be evaluated and a program of instruction will be developed for them. “When I came back from Owensboro, after a month’s meditation on the banks of the Ohio, I decided I would enter the ministry. I began to preach the gospel after the fashion of John the Baptist in the wilderness of Judea. I didn’t use a pearl handle pen knife; I did what J. T. Pemberton said I had a broad axe and laid it at the tap root of the trees of dancing, gambling, saloons, houses of ill fame, ungodly conduct, high and low, far and near. And you talk about a bonfire — the whole woods were set on fire … With all the intensity of my soul I waded into the thing, right and left, fore and aft, inside and outside. I asked no questions … and went in arm and hammer brand style. The crowds came; large numbers were saved!” J. Frank Norris (1877-1952)

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Second Year Classes

Class Credit B201 Acts 1

B202 Pentateuch 5

B203 Redemption Books 1

B204 Christian Life 2

B205 Eschatology 1

B206 Daniel & Revelation 1

T201 To Every Creature – Judea 1

L201 Language Structure 3

L202 Language Studies 3

L203 English 3

L204 Greek 2

A201 American History II 2

A202 Earth Creation Science 2

A203 Modern Church Movements 2

M202 Preaching & Preparation 1

Total 30

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Third Year Classes

Class Credit B301 Historical Books 3

B302 Major Prophets 2

B303 Minor Prophets 2

B304 Poetical Books 2

B305 Church Order & Ministry 2

B306 Church Truth 1

T301 To Every Creature – Samaria 2

L302 Language Studies 3

L303 English Writing 1

L304 Hebrew 2

L305 Guided Teaching – Language 2

A301 Bookkeeping & Analysis 2

A302 History Survey 2

SP301 Publishing & Distribution Service 2

M302 Preaching & Preparation 2

Total 30

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4th Year - Pastor

Pastoral Credit P401 Personal Life 1

P402 Soul Winning 1

P403 Counseling 3

P404 Small Church Administration 3

P405 Preaching 3

P406 Staff & Relationships 1

P407 Pastoral Leadership 2

P408 Internship Designated Service 18

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It would do us as Baptist, Christians, and Americans to have more men in the pulpits across this country preaching the Word of God like J. Frank Norris. We have far to many (one is to many) of the pussy-footing, liberals, ear tickling, back scratching, new evangelical, modernist, lace wearing, spineless, yellow, positive preachers preaching today. Unknown

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4th Year - Scripture Publishing

Scripture Publishing Credit SP400 Publishing Basics 1

SP401 Graphics & Design 2

SP402 Layout & Dark Room 2

SP403 Plate Making 1

SP404 Book Assembly 3

SP405 Press Time – Printing 6

SP406 Print Shop Management 3

SP407 Quality Control Processes & Management 3

SP408 Cost Analysis 3

SP409 Six Sigma – Green Belt 6

SP410 Digital Printing 2

Total 32

"If it be the duty of all men to believe the Gospel . . . then it be the duty of those who are entrusted with the Gospel to endeavor to make it known among all nations." ~William Carey

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4th Year - Missionary Pilot

Class Credit MP401 Private 3

MP402 Instrument 3

MP403 Commercial 4

MP404 CFI 2

MP405 Helicopter Add-on 2

MP406 Multi-Engine 1

MP407 CFII & CFI-M 2

MP408 Aircraft & Power Plant 12

MP409 Shop Management 1

MP410 Practical Shop Service 2

Total 32 "Probably the greatest need in the Church today is a body of men who are absolutely devoted, every selfish purpose and plan given up, to the one great end of magnifying the Lord Jesus Christ in the midst of the nation." ~Wilbur M. Smith

4th Year - Skill Training

Class Credit ST409 Skill Training 30-60

Skill Training This training will be completed over a 1 to 3 year period of time that the student is taking the institutes courses. An assessment will be completed for each student taking into account their abilities, talents and interests and then a specific course of action will be taken for the additional Skill training.

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This training may be completed through additional on-line training, training at a technical school, apprenticeship programs, etc. This will be determined on an individual basis. The Student will have to prove competency in the skill to graduate from the Institute. The additional 30 to 60 credits to graduate will come from this training depending on the program that they are enrolled in. Online students in the U.S. will get help in this area if they request it. Some Possible Practical Skills: Carpentry Tech School & Apprenticeship

Plumbing Tech School & Apprenticeship

Police Tech School

Accounting Tech School, College

Tax Accounting On-line & Apprenticeship

Auto Repair/ Auto body Repair Tech School & Apprenticeship

Well Drilling Tech School & Apprenticeship

Electrical Tech School & Apprenticeship Insurance Agent Investment Advisor On-line & Apprenticeship

Teaching English as a Second Language On-line

Programmer, Web Designer, etc. On-line & Apprenticeship

Sales On-line & Apprenticeship

Audio Visual Tech School

Health Care Tech School

Missionary Pilot Wings as Eagles Mission Aviation Training Center, Oshkosh, WI

Teaching English as a Second Language Specialized School for this.

Nursing/Medical Tech Tech School, College

Excavating/Heavy Equipment Tech School & Apprenticeship

Welding Tech School & Apprenticeship This is not by any means a complete list, but gives you some ideas as to professions that could be looked at. Working on the foreign field for a US company will take special skill sets, but many people have those or could gain

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those skills. This part of the program is very flexible, but will be part of the students training and will require progress reports and commitment by the student.

"One of the commonest causes of failure in Christian life is found in the attempt to follow some good man whom we greatly admire. No man and no woman, no matter how good, can be safely followed. If we follow any man or woman, we are bound to go astray. There has been but one absolutely perfect Man on this earth--the Man Christ Jesus. If we try to follow any other man we are surer to imitate his faults than his excellencies. Look to Jesus and Jesus only as your Guide." ~ R.A. Torrey

Additional Information

Credits may be given for learning a foreign language. This will be decided, based on the course of study that the student is in and will only be given with approval from the school.

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Missionary Linguistics and Special Training Program

Hundreds of millions of people live in utter darkness without any portion of the Bible in their language. Most of the un-evangelized people in the world live in areas where no language school exists. Who will reach these lost souls?

Do you feel God leading you to serve on the foreign field? Are you preparing

for the rigors of language learning and culture adaptation? Baptist Bible Translators Institute offers a unique nine-month course that will equip a missionary for every aspect of mission work. We do not teach missionaries a language—we teach missionaries how to learn any language.

BBTI prepares missionaries to go anywhere in the world, learn a language,

translate the Bible, and plant Baptist churches. BBTI classes cover the following: ✔Linguistics (language learning skills) ✔Culture Learning and Adaptation ✔Bible Translation Principles ✔Literacy Training ✔Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Language learning and culture adaptation can mean the difference between success and failure on the mission field.

Baptist Bible Translators Institute

Credit

L450 Articulatory Phonetics L451 Phonemics L452 Morphology L453 Syntax L454 Language Acquisition L455 Cultural Anthropology L456 Cross-Cultural Communication L457 New Testament Greek L458 Bible Translation Principles L459 Teaching Adults to Read P101 Baptist Church Planting P102 Field Medicine LP104 Work Detail P105 Deputation Principals P107 Mission Seminars P108 World Mission Survey P109 Teaching English as a Foreign

Language (TEFL)

Total Further information can be obtained from the Admissions Office on this course of study. BBTI website: http://www.baptisttranslators.com

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Master Teacher

Master Teacher Credit MT500 Orientation, Curricula Survey &

Teaching 6

MT501 Textual History of Scripture 6 MT502 Multi-Church Seedline

Development 3

MT503 Co-operative Production & Distribution in Seedline Churches

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MT504 International Trans-Oceanic Distribution Work Trip

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MT505 Syllabus/Thesis 6 Total 36

Graduate Doctor of Scripture and Publishing

Graduate Doctor of Scripture & Publishing

Credit

GD501 Language 12 GD502 Biblical Studies 3 GD503 Inter-Church Service Relations 5 GD504 Scripture Production 5 GD505 International Distribution 5 GD506 Teaching 12 GD507 Ministry Finance 3 GD508 Dissertation 15 Total 60

Living the faith life means there should be increase of our outreach without an end until the nations have been reached. That cannot be accomplished without teaching others to follow our example, and we should definitely be diligent to prove that our EXPERIENCE AND EXAMPLE is one obedient to the Word of God’s commands…. AND IS NOT JUST WHAT WE THINK… Dr. Don Fraser, 1988

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Degree Programs Offered

• Certificate of Doctrinal Studies – Complete all of the ‘C’ classes (12 Credit hours)

• Certificate of Biblical Studies – Complete all of the ‘C’ & ‘B’ Classes (24 credit hours)

• Certificate in Leadership Development Studies – Complete all of the ‘C’, ‘B’ and ‘F’ Classes (36 credit hours)

• Diploma in Theology – Complete all of the ‘C’, ‘B’ , ‘F’ classes and an additional 60 credit hours (96 credit hours).

• Diploma of Theology in Missionary Studies - Complete all of the ‘C’, ‘B’ , ‘F’ classes and the BBTI Training (96 credit hours).

• Diploma of Theology in Missionary Aviation - Complete all of the ‘C’, ‘B’ , ‘F’ classes, and the Missionary Aviation Program (68 credit hours).

• Diploma of Theology in Christian Service (Christian workers, church administrators, Christian workers on the foreign field, Music Ministers, etc.) - Complete all of the ‘C’, ‘B’, ‘F’ classes and a specific Skill training (66-96 credit hours).

• Graduate of Theology (Pastor, Missionary, Missionary Pilot, Scripture & Publishing, Christian Worker, Ministry – Complete all of the 1st Year, 2nd Year, 3 Year courses and a 4th Year in one of the specific areas.

• Master Teacher – Complete the Graduate of Theology Program and an additional 30 Credit Hours per our Master Teacher Program. Contact us for additional information.

• Graduate Doctor of Scripture and Publishing – Completion of the Graduate of Theology and Master Teacher program is required along with an additional 60 Credit Hours per the Graduate Doctor of Scripture and Publishing. Contact us for additional information.

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Graduation Requirements To graduate from BISOS in the full time program, a student will need a minimum of 90 credit hours, with a 2.0 (C) GPA. A minimum of 30 credit hours must be taken at BISOS. A minimum of one mission trip must also be completed. If you have any questions, please contact the Administration office during the Admissions process.

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Course Descriptions

Seedline Courses O100-C ORIENTATION No credit

A through orientation is for the purpose, reason, goals and the worldwide view of getting the gospel out. Practical subjects of school procedures, expectations, attendance, etc. will also be covered. S101-C INTRODUCTION TO DOCTRINE 1 credits

A systematic foundation of study of every reference in the scriptures to the word “doctrine” developing definitions, order, teachers, students, use and methodology in doctrine. The course is a key to the order of learning the Bible. S102-C COMMANDMENT DOCTRINE OF CHRIST 1 credits

This is a thorough study of the difference between the Old Testament commandments and the New Testament commandments with the centrality of Christ. The purpose of this course is to make every student aware of God’s method for the conduct of every Christian Life, as a means of learning and doing the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. S103-C DOCTRINE OF THE SCRIPTURES 1 credits

This is a doctrinal and topical survey of the commandments of Christ as they specifically apply to the scriptures. Study is made on inspiration, writing, preservation, canonization, history and use of the scriptures. The mandatory place of scriptures in the church and as a commanded means or method in God’s world evangelism is discussed. (This course provides the doctrinal basis for the Scripture Publishing Ministries). S104-C PRINCIPLES OF SERVICE 1 credits

This is an introduction to teaching, preparing the student to effectively communicate the Word of God. Bible methods and principles are emphasized. The basic and required method of conduct for the life of every Christian giving from scripture; the motives, practices, objectives and rewards of being a servant for Christ’s sake. A classroom and field visit to study of the principles of orderly inter-church activity with actual service in special teaching, or evangelism. Policy differences of different Baptist groups are studied with common doctrinal errors observed. The student may also accompany the teacher or a missionary to other churches, they may assist the teacher or missionary by the use of showing prepared auto-visual aids, dispensing with free printed items, or free scriptures. S105-C INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING 1 credits

This course is an introduction to teaching that will prepare a student to effectively communicate the Word of God. Bible methods and principles are emphasized. S106-C WORD STUDY SYSTEM OF SCRIPTURE RESEARCH 1 credit

This is a practical system through which doctrinal, topical or specialized subjects can be learned directly from scriptures. A subject useful to the student to develop broad perspectives of spiritual truths taught in the scriptures.

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S107-C NEW TESTAMENT DOCTRINE 1 credits

A study of the New Testament doctrines. A careful exposition of the difference between Bible doctrine and the Articles of Faith is made to guide Christians in their daily living. S108-C

KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD

1 credit

What is God’s plan for my life?” is perhaps the most difficult question a Christian can ask. This course looks at the scriptures to help the student find the answers to this question. S109-C PRAYER PRINCIPLES 1 credit

This course is a study of Bible prayers with emphasis on the practical application. S110-C STRUCTURE AND ORDER OF THE FAMILY 1 credit

This is a study of structure of growth, development, and problems of the family, including the relationships of different members of the family. S111-C INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPTURE PUBLISHING

AND FOREIGN DISTRIBUTION 1 credits

This is a survey of the doctrines, finance, production and distribution of scriptures worldwide. The students will be introduced to various scripture publishing ministries around the world through DVD’s, webinars, etc. S112-C TO EVERY CREATURE – TO THE UTTERMOST 1 credit

To Every Creatures means just what it says; it is a saturation plan. We do not expect to bring the Kingdom in, the King will do that, but we want to be occupied and obedient when He comes. This is a positive presentation of the evidences that God wants us to personally reach every creature, in every house, every city and every nation, and every cultural group and we must have the local church to do it. Introduction to soul winning is taught here.

Doctrinal Courses D101-B SCRIPTURE TIME MANAGEMENT 1 credit

This is a study of the word “time” and its definition. It teaches the student how to schedule, prioritize, and set goals scripturally.

D102-B BIBLICAL FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES 1 credits

This is a systematic study of every reference in the scriptures of the word; debts, borrow, lend, lent, usury, surety, giving, offerings. The purpose of this course is to give scriptural laws that furnish guidelines to aid students in recovering from debt and give scriptural methods in handling of personal and church finances along with proper giving principles. D103-B

INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC

1 credits

This is the study of music from the Bible, what does the Bible have to say about music and it’s place in the worship service and our lives.

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D104-B WHEN ADVERSITY STRIKES credits This is study of Bible examples of those who overcame great adversities serving God. We will look at the principles of handling adversity in our lives and the examples that we can set for God’s glory. S105-B KJV 1 credits

This course will look at the historical background of the KJV of the Bible. It will also look at the current issues and the corrupt versions that are quickly spreading across the world. D106-B RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF GDO 1 credits

II Tim 2:15 clearly commands us to study and rightly divide the Word of God. In the course we will study the right divisions that God has in his Word. D107-F FALSE BELIEFS AND CULTS 1 credits

This course will look at the false beliefs and cults that we find in the world and in our own churches.

BIBLE COURSES

B101-B SURVEY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT 2 credits

Christian Life is a study of Philippians, 1st Thessalonians, Philemon, James, 1st Peter and 1st John. Each book is outlined and practical applications are drawn from these books to guide Christians in daily living. B102-B SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT 1 credits

Christian Life is a study of Philippians, 1st Thessalonians, Philemon, James, 1st Peter and 1st John. Each book is outlined and practical applications are drawn from these books to guide Christians in daily living. B103-B THE BOOK OF JOHN 1 credits

Christian Life is a study of Philippians, 1st Thessalonians, Philemon, James, 1st Peter and 1st John. Each book is outlined and practical applications are drawn from these books to guide Christians in daily living. B104-B ROMANS 1 credits

This book is covered verse by verse with careful notice given to the thought movements of depraved humanity. Strong doctrinal principles are observed in this book. B105-F LIFE OF CHRIST 2 credits

This is a careful study to the life of Christ, stressing the ministry and message of the Lord as He obeyed the Father’s Commandments. The purpose of this course is to teach the student to observe and do all things the Lord commanded. B106-F LIFE OF PAUL 1 credits

We will take a look at Paul’s missionary journeys and his epistles that he wrote to see how we are to conduct ourselves and the church in the present age.

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B107-B INTRODUCTION TO ECCLESIOLOGY 1 credits A foundational study of every reference in the scriptures to the word ‘church’ and develop from the Bible the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. B201 Acts 1 credit

This is a detailed study of the Jerusalem and Antioch churches in the Book of Acts. Special emphasis is given on mission work on the relationships of the missionaries to the churches. B202 PENTATEUCH 5 credits

Each of the five books of Moses is studied in relation to Old Testament history and the divine plan. Factual content is stressed, and detailed study is given to each book. Attention is given to types, shadows and symbols found in these five books as each point to Christ. B203 REDEMPTION BOOKS 1 credit

This course is designed to study the plan of Redemption starting with the types of Redemption in a book of Leviticus to the realities of Redemption in Romans and the reviewing of Redemption in Hebrews. All Redemption doctrine has its source in the book of Leviticus. It is theologically discussed and defined in the book of Romans and reviewed in Hebrews. So as to properly understand Redemption, these three books are studied as one unit. B204 CHRISTIAN LIFE 2 credits

Christian Life is a study of Philippians, 1st Thessalonians, Philemon, James, 1st Peter and 1st John. Each book is outlined and practical applications are drawn from these books to guide Christians in daily living. B205 ESCHATOLOGY 1 credits

This is a study of 2nd Thessalonians, 2nd Timothy, 2nd Peter, 2nd/3rd John and Jude. Each book is outlined with emphasis on the course and on the end of this age. B206 DANIEL AND REVELATION 1 credit

This is a analysis of the prophetic books of Daniel and Revelation in the Bible. B301 HISTORICAL BOOKS 3 credits

The twelve historical books are studied. Each book is outlined and analyzed showing God’s dealings with the Kingdom of Israel. B302 MAJOR PROPHETS 2 credits

Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel will be studied with emphasis on the prophets as God’s messengers to His chosen people. B303 MINOR PROPHETS 2 credits

Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi are studied. Messianic and millennial passages will be studied in light of apostolic and future fulfillments. B304 POETICAL BOOKS 2 credits

This is a devotional and exposition course. These books are: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Lamentations.

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B305 CHURCH ORDER AND MINISTRY 2 credits

This course is a study of 1st and 2nd Corinthians, 1st Timothy and Titus. Each book is outlined and analyzed with special attention given to church discipline. B306 CHURCH TRUTH 1 credit

This is a chapter by chapter study of Ephesians and Colossians. Special attention is given to salvation by grace through faith. Exhortation is given to unity, holiness and love in the family and in the church.

Ministry Courses M101-F

BAPTIST HISTORY

1 credits This course will cover the history of Baptists from the early church to the present day.

M102-F

TENTMAKING AS MINISTRY

1 credits

This will lay the scriptural foundation of a pastor/missionary as a tentmaker and explore how this would actually work in ministry. M103-F LEADERSHIP,TEAMWORK & RELATIONSHIPS IN

MINISTRY 1 credits

This course will help the student to understand how to conduct themselves as leaders and having right relationships with staff, congregation, etc. We will look at understanding team work, discernment, vision, goals, failures, building, etc.

M104-F PREPARATION FOR SERVICE 1 credits

This course will cover areas of the student’s life that they will need to look at as they move toward full time service. M202 PREPARATION FOR SERVICE 2 credits

This course will start in the preparation of part time or full time service. The student will start working in different parts of the ministry to gain the experience that they need. M302 PREPARATION FOR SERVICE 2 credits

This course will start in the preparation of part time or full time service. The student will start working in different parts of the ministry to gain the experience that they need.

Academic Courses A101-F CREATION SCIENCE 1 credits The evolutionist started to put forth this teaching in the early 1920’s, they initially failed because they ran up against Christians in the schools. At that time and into the early 1950’s, the Bible was still used and taught in the public schools. They had to get rid of the Bible first and then they could introduce, without hindrance evolution, humanism, etc. The understanding of creation science will help the student stand firm on a number of issues.

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A102-F AMERICAN HISTORY I 1 credits The study of American History and the importance of understanding the place the Bible and Christianity had in its beginnings and throughout its history.

A103-F FINANCIAL, BOOKKEEPING, ACCOUNTABILITY & TAX

PRINCIPLES FOR MINISTRIES 1 credits

This course will lay the groundwork for the basic understanding of bookkeeping procedures that ministries should follow. This is not an attempt to bring the student to a level of competency in this area, but to help them understand how the accounting should be completed, procedures to follow and the pitfalls to avoid. What do we do when adversity strikes? This will be a study of Biblical characters that lived in adversity and how they handled it. What we learn from this study will help us in our lives and ministry. A201 AMERICAN HISTORY II 2 credits The continuation of the study of American History and the importance of understanding the place the Bible and Christianity had in its beginnings and throughout history and what the current issues are.

A202 EARTH CREATION SCIENCE 2 credits This course will study the origins of the earth and the science that supports it along with a review of geology, physics and astronomy.

A203 MODERN CHURCH MOVEMENTS 2 credits The study various church movements that we are seeing today. This course will emphasize what is happening here in the United States.

A301 BOOKKEEPING & ANALYSIS 2 credits This course will cover bookkeeping procedures and requirements, with hands on bookkeeping entries. The course will also provide some analysis training along with budget preparation.

A302 HISTORY SURVEY 2 credits The study of World history and how it had an effect on Christianity.

To Every Creature Courses

T201 TO EVERY CREATURE – JUDEA 1 credit

(INTER-CHURCH MINISTRIES AND PREACHING) This course has special emphasis on preaching, teaching, speech, and free use of scriptures in local church distribution. Conferences, campaigns, and revivals will be involved to the maximum possible. T301 TO EVERY CREATURE – SAMARIA 1 credits

(SCRIPTURE DISTRIBUTION SERVICE) Classes are directed individual studies on church deputation for short-term purposes from one week to one year in travel. Travel preparation, visa arrangements are involved. This is a study and work effort, as a service to missionaries, and/or churches with a trip to a foreign field as part of the class requirement. The absence of scriptures in areas in Mexico, the Caribbean, or parts of the USA is used as a criteria for determining the relative needs for scriptural evangelism and church establishment.

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Scripture Publishing Courses SP101-F SCRIPTURE PRINTING * 1 credits

This is a practical hand’s on class working in an actual scripture print shop or a Seedline operation. This will help the student have a hand’s on experience of assembling the scriptures. SP301 PUBLISHING & DISTRIBUTION SERVICE 2 credits

This course expands upon SP101 by having the student not only work in the Print Shop and Seedline operations, but also in leading the projects from start to distributing the Scriptures on the foreign field.

Language Courses

L201 LANGUAGE STRUCTURE 3 credits

This is a study of language structure and formation. The course will spend time in the areas of Linguistics, Etymology and will look at Ethnology as it relates to languages. L202 LANGUAGE STUDIES 3 credits

This course will be based upon the student needs or desire to learn a specific language. L203 ENGLISH 3 credits

This will be a review of the English language including grammar and the proper usage of words. L204 GREEK 2 credits

This is a basic course in Greek. The goal is to bring the student to a level of understanding root words and be able to apply those in Bible studies. L302 LANGUAGE STUDIES 3 credits

This is a continuation of L202 and will be based upon the student needs or desire to learn a specific language. L303 ENGLISH WRITING 1 credits

This course will use what was learned in L203 and to help the student to be able to write articles, lessons, reports, etc. L304 HEBREW 2 credits

This is a basic course in Hebrew. The goal is to bring the student to a level of understanding root words and be able to apply those in Bible studies. L305 GUIDED TEACHING - LANGUAGE 2 credits

This course is designed to have the student teach the language they have learned, under the direction of a qualified instructor.

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Scripture Printing Courses SP400 PUBLISHING BASICS 1 credits

The classroom is the print shop. Theory of printing by Multilith and letterpress is studied along with types of equipment, maintenance, purchasing methods, productions scheduling, co-operative teamwork, materials, paper, ink, types and sources. SP401 GRAPHICS & DESIGN 2 credits

Development of a solid understanding of graphics programs, design and how the tools that are available to us today can be used to save time and provide a quality looking finish product. SP402 LAYOUT AND DARK ROOM 2 credits

Guided performance and classes on editorial policy, financing, writing, proofreading, typesetting and camera ready preparation. SP403 PLATE MAKING 1 credits

Classes in theory and actual work in final preparation work, film and negative developing plate burning, use and storage of materials. SP404 BOOK ASSEMBLY 3 credits

Emphasis is on folding machines, collation, book covering, binding, trimming, packing and international shipping preparation. SP405 PRESS TIME – PRINTING 6 credits

Actual guided printing on various presses. Developed to give the student the basics and confidence of printing. SP406 PRINTSHOP MANAGEMENT 3 credit

Classes on the proper management of print shop resources, scheduling difficulties, employees and volunteers, office and inventory tracking. SP407 QUALITY CONTROL PROCESSES & MANAGEMENT 3 credits

This course will cover the fundamentals of Quality Control and how to manage these processes in the print shop and in the Seedline operations located in other places. SP408 COST ANAYSIS 3 credits

This course will cover the fundamentals of cost analysis and how to manage these costsin the print shop and in the Seedline operations located in other places. SP409 SIX SIGMA – GREEN BELT 6 credits

Six Sigma is a widely known and accepted process for problem solving in the manufacturing and production operations. The study will take one of the on-line course available to acquire the Green Belt qualification. SP410 DIGITAL PRINTING 2 credits

This course will cover the newer Digital Printers and how they can be utilized in the scripture publishing ministry.

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Pastoral Courses P401 PERSONAL LIFE 1 credits

This is a course that defines the life of the pastor, his conduct, responsibilities and work. Above reproach is the theme. How is this done and the reasons for it. P402 SOUL WINNING 1 credits This course is designed for the individual to have the opportunity to spend time soul winning, training others to soul win and to be proficient with the use of a J/R’s in training a newly saved individual. P403

COUNSELING

3 credits This is a course to help in understanding how to counsel people in various areas. This course will look at counseling individuals in marriage, after a loss, children, relationships, etc.

P404 SMALL CHURCH ADMINISTRATION 3 credits This course will help in understanding of the administration functions of a church. From scheduling nursery to mission conferences. How to care for people, conducting the music portion of the services to the handling of the offerings.

P405 PREACHING 3 credits This course will help the student prepare lesson plans, Sunday school lessons, devotional, sermons, etc. and how to use their speaking skills and abilities to deliver the messages.

P406 STAFF RELATIONSHIPS 1 credits This course will help the student understand how to develop the proper relationships with the staff and develop an effect team that will glorify God.

P407 PASTORAL LEADERSHIP 2 credits This course will help the student to understand how to conduct themselves as leaders. Understanding team work, discernment, vision, goals, failures, building, etc.

P408 INTERNSHIP DESIGNATED SERVICE 18 credits

This course is designed to allow the pastor that the individual student is working under to create a series of training programs & projects. The student will be required to keep a journal of all of their activities and will be required to turn them in for credit.

Missionary Pilot

MISSIONARY PILOT

32 credits

All of the aviation courses (MP401 through MP410) will be completed by the standards that are required by the FAA and the internship requirements.

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"God uses men who are weak and feeble enough to lean on him." ~Hudson Taylor

Master Teacher MT500 OREINTATION, CURRICULA SURVEY, & TEACHING 6 credits

This course is 6 credit hours of teaching in Seedline SOS’s. 2 Doctrinal, 2 Biblical, 2 Language or all Language courses. MT501 TEXTUAL HISTORY OF SCRIPTURES 6 credits This course will cover the Textual History up to Christ and following preservation and multiplication in languages, with a survey of one major language. Identification of the 1881 Westcott & Hort departure is shown. Special attention is paid to S&P men of the 16th century. MT502

MULTI-CHURCH SEEDLINE DEVELOPMENT 3 credits

This course will involve the student in Multi-Church Seedline development including SOS development with enrollments and evaluation practices using approved methods for exhortation toward giving of needs for production, using cards, ton campaigns, roll plans, the STANDARD Plan, paper, etc.

MT503 COOPERATIVE PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION IN

SEEDLINE CHURCHES 12

credits This will be a cooperative effort to produce and distribute 5 to 6 tons of scriptures of texts in languages using trade language textual comparison, with a work journal showing church sources and mission distributions.

MT504 INTERNATIONAL TRANS-OCEANIC DISTRIBUTION

WORK TRIP 3 credits

This will be a trip overseas to distribute scriptures using a language survey previously produced.

MT505 SYLLABUS/THESIS 6 credits This will be on an approved subject matter, including the work journal previously produced, with an evaluation & certification.

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Graduate Doctor of Scriptures & Publishing GD501 LANGUAGE 12

credits

Development of previous language studies with the result of at least a bi-lingual preaching ability. GD502 BIBLICAL STUDIES 3 credits Completion of the whole Bible read, with some books taught, some hand copied, as assigned, in the OT & NT GD503 INTER-CHURCH SERVICE RELATIONS 5 credits This course will involve the student in Multi-Church and/or missionary service conducting Introductions, Orientations, Curricula Surveys for starting SOS’s, and exhortative edification producing the giving needed, and teaching S&P curricula as needed.

GD504 SCRIPTURE PRODUCTION 5 credits Productions of Scriptures in cooperative church plans of 25 or 26 tons of scriptures using the STANDARD Plan, Container/Headwater, Seedlines in the USA and in far nations, with needs survey planned, of acceptable TR texts. Mass means in printing and distribution is planned.

GD505 INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION 5 credits Distribution in Acts 1:8 manner, as best possible, to churches and missionaries, and directly to the people in some public or mass method using production from roll-presses audio, video or mail systems, and using the New Believers courses.

GD506 TEACHING 12

credits Undergraduate and MA level teaching for the SOS schools establishment in a church or mission field, with an overview relationship to lower PYRAMID level training in the purposes and goals of the International School.

GD507 MINISTRY FINANCE 3 credits Teaching remedial financial principles and corrective applications for undergrad and MT level men needing recovery with an involvement in the Redemption Trust work or a similar financially redemptive purpose, or an equivalent type ministry.

GD508 DISSERTATION 15

credits Approved subject dissertation of standard quality providing a needed syllabus to the International School, or a 32 semester hour curricula needed, with the Standard Work Journal included covering the time and work in the Graduate Doctor od Scripture & Publishing.

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Baptist International School of the Scriptures

Departments Office of Doctrinal Studies: Douglas A Kossel, Ph.D. Office of Biblical Studies: Douglas Rae, Pastor Office of Pastoral Studies: Randy King, Pastor, WBC Office of the Scribe: Office of Spanish Studies: James Roe, Hispanic Missionary

Hispanic Church Planting Advisor: Steve James, Missionary

"The greatest menace in this country is not the bootlegger, but the college professor who rejects the Bible and undermines the faith of the young."

~Arno C. Gaebelein

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