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- Who should consider attending BBI?
- If I am not planning to be a pastor or missionary, can I still attend BBI?
- What are BBI’s standards for enrollment?
- What are the age requirements for attending BBI?
- How many classes per semester may students take?
- What does it cost to attend BBI?
- Is there a discount for married couples attending BBI?
- Why should I consider attending BBI rather then another Bible school?
- How is the ministry of Berean Bible Institute supported?
Who should consider attending BBI?
BBI can help anyone who has a heartfelt desire
and feels God’s calling to devote their life to the ministry to prepare themselves
to effectively serve the Lord. BBI accepts both men and women as students.
If I am not planning to be a pastor or missionary, can I still attend BBI?
Yes, BBI’s
main focus is on pastoral ministry, but sound Bible training is important to all
areas of the Christian life and ministry. So, BBI is open to those wanting to become
better grounded in the Word. Our Basic program would benefit any believer, and is
particularly helpful to those who want to be better prepared to serve in their local
church.
What are BBI’s standards for enrollment?
BBI will consider all applicants for admission.
Students must have a clear testimony of having trusted Jesus Christ as their personal
Savior, a sincere desire to know God’s Word rightly divided, a lifestyle that is
separated from the world and honoring to the Lord, and be capable of doing college
level work. Those without a high school diploma or its equivalent will be considered
on an individual basis.
What are the age requirements for attending BBI?
Students must be 18 years or older
(special consideration will be given to 17 year old high school graduates who will
turn 18 in their first semester). BBI has had students as young as 18 and as old
as 77. Currently the ages of BBI students range from 18 to 50, the average being
31.
How many classes per semester may students take?
Students may take as many as 17 or
as few as 1 credit hours per semester depending on their circumstances and purpose
for attending. Those taking 11 hours or more are considered full-time students.
(Credit hours refer to the number of class periods held each week during a 16-week
semester. For example, a 2 credit hour class meets for two class periods each week
for 16 weeks for a total of 32 hours of classroom instruction). Students wanting
to complete the entire 3-year course usually take as many hours as possible each
semester.
What does it cost to attend BBI?
Tuition at BBI is $75.00 per credit hour. A 2 credit
hour class would cost $150.00 (2 hrs. x $75.00= $150.00; 4 hrs. x $75.00=$300.00;
etc.). Tuition per semester for a full-time student taking 15 credit hours would
be $1,125.00. However, Berean Bible Institute has established the BBI Scholarship
Fund that is financed by the special gifts of grace believers who have a desire to
help our students by making school as affordable as possible. Thanking the Lord
for these dear brethren, we have been able to reduce our tuition by 50% for the last
2 years. This special help has proven to be a real blessing to our students. Besides
tuition, there is a one-time registration fee of $25.00 that is paid when application
for enrollment is made. Students are also responsible for the cost of their textbooks.
However, when sufficient funds are available in the BBI Scholarship Fund, it is
used to help defer student cost in purchasing textbooks.
Is there a discount for married couples attending BBI?
Yes, when a husband and wife
enroll together, tuition is waived for the spouse taking the fewest credit hours.
Why should I consider attending BBI rather then another Bible school?
As far as we
know, BBI is a unique Grace ministry in that it offers a full three-year formal Bible
and ministry training program in Bible Institute format. The Bible is taught dispensationally
in light of the distinct message revealed by the Lord to the Apostle Paul for the
current Dispensation of Grace (Gal. 1:11-12; Eph. 3:1-11; Col. 1:25-27). BBI has
a workable and practical curriculum designed to give our students a solid understanding
of “the revelation of the mystery” and its importance in proper Bible interpretation
with a balanced approach to ministry and the ability to effectively preach and teach
the Word of God. We not only teach the Bible, but we also teach our students how
to study the Bible for themselves. All BBI instructors are committed to the Word
of God “rightly divided” and have valuable ministry experience. Having a variety
of instructors provides balance for BBI’s program. If you would like to use your
life to make a difference for Christ, then BBI is the place for you. If you are
not sure of God’s calling on your life, you should consider attending BBI for at
least 1 year where you can be spiritually enriched and learn how to effectively serve
God in whatever direction He leads you.
How is the ministry of Berean Bible Institute supported?
Berean Bible Institute is
an independent faith ministry that has no denominational or organizational backing.
Our tuition is kept as low as possible to make BBI affordable so only a fraction
of our financial needs are met in this way. For our primary means of monetary support,
we are dependent on the gifts of God’s people who stand with us for the truth of
His Word rightly divided and desire to make Jesus Christ known “according to the
revelation of the mystery.” So, if you agree with what we are doing and believe
that understanding the grace message is important, we would like to ask you to consider
becoming a partner of the ministry of BBI through regular prayer and financial support.
Your help would be truly appreciated. There is no wiser investment than to give
to the Lord’s work.
