SBU School of Theology, Ministry and Religious Freedom
SBU School of Theology, Ministry and Religious Freedom
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SBU School of Theology, Ministry and Religious Freedom Courses from SBU School of Theology, Ministry and Religious Freedom are specially tailored for the needs of each student. The school has no fixed syllabus. There are many bible colleges today that provide courses that are in fact nothing but 'fast-paced, entertaining seminars and Sunday sermons'. Courses from SBU School of Theology, Ministry and Religious Freedom however are intense and students may even have to invest up to eight hours a day for research and study. Admission Anyone who is a bible believer can choose do a certificate course with the school provided that they have the approval and recommendation of their Pastor or Religious Leader. Student's who wish to do a degree course with the seminary however, must be approved by the seminary board to be a seminarian. The four main criteria are: 1)have proven themselves to be fully dedicated to their work and calling. 2)must have the ability to study independently. 3) should be pioneering a work, in the process of pioneering a work or have previously pioneered a work or ministry. 4) must be able to demonstrate strong and acceptable reasons for wanting to pursue a Theological or ministerial degree. Students who have been admitted into a degree course can pursue up to a doctorate degree. Certificate courses 1) Examination for: Certificate of Participation in Ministry The objective of this exam is simply to encourage believers to continue to participate in Christian Ministry; even on a greater scale. 2) Certificate course in General Bible literacy Course Objective 1. General knowledge of the content of the Bible The certificate course in General Bible Literacy is a 42 week general bible literacy development course. The course is to be completed in one year. The primary objective of the course is to encourage bible believers to have a general working knowledge of the content of the Bible; both old and new testaments. 2. Growth As students sit through this course they will find themselves growing in the knowledge of the content of the Bible. Growth must be the objective of each student. 3. Religion and Doctrine? How can someone share to another about the lessons learn t from a particular story when one has no Idea what the story is all about in the first place? How can the person in the receiving end even understand what exactly is being said? The person may end up having a completely different picture! What's the point of discussing religion and doctrine; what is right and what is wrong when one has never or hardly even reads the Bible? As far as SBU School of Theology, Ministry and Religious Freedom is concerned comparative religious studies and stringent doctrinal issues can only be discussed with someone who has a general knowledge of the content of the Bible; both old and new testaments. This course is necessary both for spiritual growth as well as for someone planning to delve into Theological and ministerial studies.