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About Mission Bible College
Our Mission
At Mission Bible Training College, we are dedicated to equipping students with a strong biblical foundation. Our programs are designed to inspire and empower future leaders in ministry and community service.
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COURSE TRACK Mission Bible Training College
COURSE TRACK TRIMESTER
At Mission Bible Training College,
American Mission Teams – International Affiliate School
TEACHING FORMAT-COURSE TRACK
Students should spend a minimum of 1-1/2 hours in the classroom and 1-1/2 hours at home,
studying each course for 12 weeks. The 13th week is when the final exam is to be taken.
Order of Courses
1st Year 2nd Year
1st Trimester 1stTrimester
Bible Doctrines Obedience (SUMMER TERM)
Foundations of Faith Preparation for Ministry I
Life Management God’s Way Faith 2
2nd Trimester 2ndTrimester
Intro to Bible Theology I Awareness of Church Government (SUMMER TERM)
New Testament Survey God’s Authority in the Believer
Old Testament Survey I New Testament Studies I
3rd Trimester 3rdTrimester
Prayer I Old Testament Studies I
Old Testament Men & Women of Faith Systematic Theology I
Old Testament Survey 2 General Epistles (SUMMER TERM)
*4th Trimester *4thTrimester
Intro to Theology II Old Testament Study II
Between the Testaments Preparation for Ministry II (summer Term)
Praise Life Systematic Theology II
Upon finishing the first 2 years of study, each student must take the Associate Program Completion Research and Study to graduate. NO EXCEPTIONS
3rd Year 4th Year
1st Trimester 1stTrimester
Acts Ephesians
Blood Covenant Hebrews (Summer Term)
New Testament Church History Ethics and Excellence
2nd Trimester 2ndTrimester
Romans I Prayer 2
Spiritual Warfare I Systematic Theology IV
Bible Prophecy Workings of the Five Fold Ministry(Summer Term)
3rd Trimester 3rdTrimester
Homiletics Comparative Religions
Romans II Christ Our Healer
Old Testament III – Poetry Old Testament IV – Major Prophets(Summer Term)
*4th Trimester *4thTrimester
Intro to Christian Education Old Testament V- Minor Prophets
Pauline Epistles I Pauline Epistles II (Summer Term)
Systematic Theology III Spiritual Warfare II
Upon finishing the second 2 years of study, each student must take the Bachelor Program Completion Research and Study to graduate. NO EXCEPTIONS.
MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR/DEAN
American Mission Teams Evangelistic Organization, Inc.
Mission Bible Training College
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR/DEAN
And you should teach them the statutes and the laws and show them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do. Exodus 18: 20 NKJV At American Mission Teams and this International Affiliate School site, our commission is to teach the ordinances and laws of God so that God’s people can clearly see the way they should live and the work they must do to build the Kingdom of God. This is what our college is all about.
GOALS
Its goals are strictly toward the student. The student’s spiritual growth is the most important aspect of our college experience. AMT/IAS has not been designed to provide a job for the professor nor a place for the administrator but is established for the student to learn. What he/she learns is of primary importance. Education is not just for consuming; it is a tool to be used to benefit the Kingdom of God. The New Testament declares, Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.. (II Timothy 2: 15 NKJV) American Mission Teams and this International Affiliate School site are dedicated to the study of God’s Word in order to present accomplished workmen in God’s Kingdom. The basis of the courses of International College of Bible Theology is strictly the Bible.
Therefore, a student should not expect to find church doctrine in them. Also, there are differing thoughts about such things as the rapture, end times, dispensations, etc. We have tried to give different views, as each student will have to make up their own mind as to what is true in some of these controversial areas.
We want to make the students aware, however, that the quizzes and exams are based on the commentary’s statements, and not as made by a particular church’s doctrines. American Mission Teams and the Administration of this International Affiliate School acknowledges and gives praise to our Heavenly Father and extends a heartfelt thank you to all the people who have helped make this Bible College a reality.
In His Service: Dr. Verda Thompson Chancellor/Dean
Dr. Roger Price International President
American Mission Teams Evangelistic Organization, Inc.
A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dear Student: Welcome to this International Affiliate School (AMT/IAS)! We are thrilled that you are here. We expect good things to happen in your life, both during the school year and in the years to come. Your preparation for the ministry is a very serious responsibility and must not be treated lightly. It is important that you realize that the time you invest in training at AMT/IAS will shape the course of your future effectiveness in ministry.
This International Affiliate School site was established to equip men and women for the work of the ministry. Although we expect that you will see personal spiritual development and growth while you are at AMT/IAS, our goal is to provide you with the tools with which you can reach out to meet the needs of others. You will receive from your training at AMT/IAS exactly what you put into it. No more, no less. If you apply yourself diligently to your studies and to your personal development, you will leave AMT/IAS ready to stand in the ministry to which God has called you. It will be wise for you to heed the words written to believers in Galatians 6: 7-8, .Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption, but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
As the Board of Directors of AMT/IAS, we encourage you to get involved with the many outreaches available through this Affiliate School. It is our desire to complement your training by seeking to demonstrate in practical ways the principles you have been taught in theory in the classroom. Because we believe that AMT/IAS will enrich your overall ministerial training, we expect you to avail yourself of the opportunity to apply the things that you will learn in your studies.
Our faculty and staff are dedicated to being of assistance to you in every area of your life. Through this Affiliate School site, many social activities and ministry outlets will be available to you. As you benefit from the many opportunities to increase your knowledge and practical experience, we want also for you to enjoy your time at AMT/IAS. Together, let us determine to press on to the things of God and to get the most out of every learning experience that is presented.
Respectfully yours in Christ: AMT/IAS Board of Directors
ADMINISTRATION Verda Thompson Chancellor Board Chair Ph.D.
Eddy Brown President,
Bishop D.D. Roger Price Treasurer,
International President Ph.D. Teresa Sansfacon
Chief Executive Officer, KWA Principal,
Financial Administrator D.D. Sally Shepard
Vice President Home Missions Advisor Th.D. David Craig
Director Pastoral Advisor D.D. Mary Carr Secretary Latino Coordinator D.Min Leo Hall Director Senior Pastoral Advisor D.Min. Dean Goneau,
Director KWA Curriculum Advisor M.A. Wendell Burden,
Director Pastoral Advisor M.A Allan Chambers, Director Curriculum and I.T. Advisor D.Min. Rosemary Chambers,
Director Curriculum and I.T. Advisor D.D. John Amato,
Director S.W. Area Coordinator D.D.
Home Office-Curriculum P.O. Box 339 Norris City, IL 62869 661-528-4043 E-Mail: amticbt@gmail.com www.amt-icbt.com Missouri Degree Office P.O. Box 633 951 S. Kingshighway, Sikeston, Missouri, 63801 AMT-ICBT California Office P.O. Box 6228 Oxnard, CA 93031 Missouri Office Manager Harriet Craig, D.D.
ICBT Pastoral Advisors Del Chapman, D.Min. Braswell, Dick,
Th.D. Academic Advisors Charles Wootten,
Th.D. Margaret Wootten, D.D. Del Chapman,
D.Min. N.W. Region & Asian Pacific Coordinator Koroseta Letoa,
Th.D. Directors Emeritus R. Michael Baldock,
Th.D. Brian Kisner, D.D. James Beaird,
Th.D. Mark Dufrene, Th.D. Central & South America Coordinator Donald Korach,
D.D. (Costa Rica) Administrative Assistant and Secretary to the Board Edith Reiman, D.Bib.Stud.
American Mission Teams Evangelistic Organization, Inc.
Mission Bible Training College
THE VISION
As we have been commissioned by the prophet of old, we now set our hand to write the vision of American Mission Teams Evangelistic Organization, so that: "He that runs may read it, the vision having been clearly written and made plain" Habakkuk 2:2. 1) ONE CROSS FOR ALL - To cross the cultural, racial, and denominational lines for unity, fellowship, networking, and progress. To have an open door through I.C.B.T to all who desire to join us in a common goal and for the highest good. To proclaim one cross for all cultures, races, denominations, and peoples.
UNITY - To build up the Body of Christ by networking with churches large and small, international as well as local ministries. This networking is to encourage seasoned leadership ministries in the small, local Church, to promote unity and fellowship among pastors, Church leadership and parachurch groups through active service.
3) GOSPEL - To go with the lifeline of the Gospel, to educate with love, integrity, and without compromise.
GO YE - To go wherever there is a need, to rich or poor, to majorities or minorities, to large or small churches, to free or bound, to go where many fail to go and to meet the needs before us.
THE CALLED - To make available opportunities to those called to ministers and to expand their horizons through new associations and experiences. I.C.B.T desires to aid new and/or younger ministers fulfilling God's call on their lives.
6) EDUCATION – To propagate the Gospel to the poor, the minorities, and small churches through on site and correspondence schooling that teaches the basics of Christianity, as well as more in-depth levels in Christian teachings.
APPLICATION- To bring opportunities to students by making teaching and information available to them for practical application and beyond traditional confines.
DREAM A DREAM - To cause each person we associate with to catch a vision, to dream yet another dream, and to keep their eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of their faith. 9) THE CALL - To encourage each person to move out of his/her comfort zone, to be all he/she can be for Christ and to fulfill that call upon his/her life. To encourage each one to pursue his/her purpose, live up to his/her potential, and produce the Fruit of the Spirit. 7 American
Mission Teams- International Affiliate School
DOCTRINAL STATEMENT
American Mission Teams and this International Affiliate School considers the following truths to be fundamental to an understanding of our relationship to the One True and Living God. Ø ONE TRUE GOD The One True God is the eternally self-existent .I AM., the Creator of the universe. He has further revealed Himself as a triune Being, manifested as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deut. 6: 4; Isa. 43: 10, 11; Isa. 48: 16; Matt. 28: 19; Lk. 3: 22) ØSCRIPTURES INSPIRED All Scripture is verbally inspired by God as written in the original languages and is inerrant revelation of God to man. The Bible is the infallible authority for faith and conduct. (II Tim. 3:15-17; I Thess. 2:13; I Pet. 1: 21) Ø THE LORD JESUS CHRIST The Lord Jesus is 100% divine (Son of God) while simultaneously being 100% human (Son of Man). As God Incarnate, He is the express image of the Living God in human form. (Matt. 1: 23; Jn. 5: 22; II Jn. 3; Heb. 11:1-13) Ø
ORIGINAL SIN & FALL OF MAN Man was created good and upright in the image and likeness of God. The first man, Adam, through disobedience, fell from the grace of God and, thus, sin and death entered into the world. Adam’s transgression incurred not only physical death for man, but also spiritual death which is eternal separation from God. Man’s propensity to sin because of his sinful nature necessitates salvation from the power of sin and a Savior to provide that salvation. (Gen. 1: 26, 27; Gen. 2:1-17, 3:4-6; Rom. 7: 13-25) Ø
SALVATION OF MAN Man’s only hope of redemption and salvation from sin is through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. His blood is completely sufficient to deliver every person from the power and penalty of sin. (Acts 4: 12; Rom. 5: 8-13, 10: 9; Ja. 1: 21; Eph. 2: 8) ØBAPTISM IN WATER Baptism by immersion in water is commanded in the Scriptures. All who repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. (Matt. 28: 19; Mark 16: 16; Acts 10: 47, 48; Rom. 6: 4; Col. 2: 11, 12) Ø
THE CHURCH AND ITS MISSION The Church is the Body of Christ and is comprised of all believers. God inhabits the Body of Christ by the Holy Spirit both individually and corporately. Since God’s purpose concerning man is to seek and to save that which is lost, to be worshipped by man, and to build a body of believers in the image of His Son, the Church’s responsibility is: 1. To evangelize the world; 2. To be a corporate Body in which man may worship and glorify God. (Acts 1: 8; Matt. 28: 19, 20; Mark 16: 15, 16; I Cor. 12: 28, 14: 12) Ø
HOLY COMMUNION The Lord’s Supper, consisting of bread and a cup of the fruit of the vine, is a memorial of Jesus’ suffering and death and a celebration of His resurrection to be enjoyed by all believers until He comes again. (II Pet. 1: 4; I Cor. 11: 26) Ø BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The Baptism of believers in the Holy Spirit is evidenced by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Holy Spirit gives utterance. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth. With the baptism of the Holy Spirit comes the endowment of power for life and service and the bestowing of spiritual gifts. (Acts 2: 4; Lk. 24: 49; Acts 1: 4, 8; I Cor. 12: 1-31; Acts 8: 12-17, 10: 44-46, 15: 7-9, 19: 1-7) Ø
EVER INCREASING FAITH Faith of heart is based on the hearing (spiritual understanding) of God’s Word. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Christians are saved through faith, justified by faith, shall live by faith, and overcome the world by faith. (Rom. 10: 9, 10, 17; Heb. 11: 6; Eph. 2: 8; Rom. 3: 28, 5: 1; Gal. 2: 16, 3: 11; Rom. 1: 16, 17; Heb. 10: 38; I Jn. 5: 4) ØDIVINE HEALING Divine healing is provided for in both the Old and New Testaments and is integral to the Gospel. (Ex. 15: 23-26; Ps. 103: 1-3; Isa. 53: 4, 5; Matt. 8: 16, 17; Acts 5: 16; Ja. 5: 14-16) Ø
THE SECOND ADVENT OF CHRIST & THE FINAL JUDGMENT As the climax to God’s dealing with man, Jesus is coming again. There will be a resurrection of the righteous and the wicked. The wicked will be judged and the righteous will be ushered into the everlasting Kingdom of God. (I Thess. 4: 16, 17; Zech. 14: 5; Matt. 24: 27- 30; Rev. 1: 7, 19: 11-14, 20: 1-6)
American Mission Teams Evangelistic Organization, Inc.
AMT STATEMENT
· American Mission Teams and this International Affiliate School hosts an interdenominational Christian College, established in 1990, for the edification of the Body of Christ.
· We believe that the New Testament clearly states that all Christians have a place in the Body of Christ. God has something special for every member of every church to do. Our purpose is to equip both church members and ministers so that each one will be ready to function in the place which the Lord has prepared for them.
·American Mission Teams and this International Affiliate School’s student body come from many local churches. It is our policy that all programs offered by the college shall be equally available to all persons without regard to race, age, sex, or handicap.
· American Mission Teams and this International Affiliate School site is a school to equip men and women to live successful, victorious lives, to prepare individuals to be effective and involved members of their local churches, and to provide mature qualified leaders to meet the needs of local churches, para-church ministries and the community.
· An important part of Christian education at this International Affiliate School
Admission Policies – continued Withdrawals: A student desiring to withdraw from school before the end of a trimester must submit a completed withdrawal form to the Admissions Office. A student who withdraws officially will receive a grade of .W. (withdrawal) in all courses in which a passing grade has been maintained. A student who does not withdraw officially will result in forfeiture of any financial refund that would otherwise be due.
Adding and Dropping Classes: A student who finds it necessary to add or drop a class must submit a completed form to the Admissions Office. A student that drops a class without fulfilling the withdrawal requirement will receive a grade of .UW. (unofficial withdrawal). Changes in registration may be made during the first two weeks of classes. Classes may not be added after the third week, unless approved by the Director of Admissions. When a student drops a class within the first week of the trimester, no grade will be recorded on the official transcript. Classes dropped after the first week and before the third week will receive a grade of .W. (withdrawal). Classes dropped after the third week will receive a grade of UW. (unofficial withdrawal).
Grading System: Final grades are, for the most part, based upon the student’s individual work, such as: homework, quizzes, exams, and written paper. However, other areas are taken into consideration such as: attitude, attendance and participation.
Grading System:
94-100= A
86-93= B
78-85= C
70-77= D
Below 70 = F
Incomplete Grades: Students that have not completed all requirements for a course because of extenuating circumstances must obtain a Petition for Incomplete Grade form from the office and have it approved by the course instructor. The petition will be sent to the office, along with a final grade sheet. A $5.00 charge will be assessed for each petition submitted.
Required work must be completed and submitted to the instructor within thirty days of the final class meeting. I nstructors will assign incomplete grades as follows: I/B, I/C, I/D, I/F. Students who do not complete the required work within thirty days will receive the alternate grade (Example: B, C, D, F) assigned by the instructor. Repeating Classes: Upon approval of the instructor, a student may repeat a course for which a grade of .D. or .F. is received. The last grade received will be used in computing the student’s cumulative grade point average. IAS Calendar: IAS operates on a trimester system.
There are three 13 week trimesters in the school year. The school year starts the third week in August and ends the first week in June. IAS observes the following holidays: Christmas/New Year (2 week break) Good Friday Easter Any National Holiday Graduation will be at the time selected by the Administrator after the scheduled weeks of classes are over, considering the time it takes to transmit information, and receive diplomas/degrees back by mail, if applicable. 16 Intent to Graduate: Each candidate qualifying to graduate from IAS must file a Intent to Graduate form with the Admissions Office at least six weeks prior to the time of graduation. All candidate forms must be forwarded, along with pertinent required information, to the Home Office.
Summer Classes: Summer classes will be available as the Administrator of the IAS site decides. Correspondence Degree Students Admission Procedures
1. Correspondence, according to Webster means: 1) The act, fact, or state of agreeing or conforming;
2) Similarity; analogy;
3) Communication by exchange of letters written or received. You are enrolled in an educational program that promotes communication through the mail or via internet platform (Email, Scanning, Texting etc.) You will receive your books, homework, tests, and other information from the IAS Home Office. Your completed assignments will be returned to the IAS Home Office.
2. Correspondence Degree courses are in-depth studies. 3. It is not required to have “correspondence” stamped on your material or your degree.
3. Homework is open note or open book and does not need to be proctored (monitored by someone).
4. Quizzes and exams for each course must be proctored for the student taking the exams. The forms are to be properly attested and returned to the AMT/IAS Home Office with all pertinent information to their work.
5. Student records are maintained in the IAS Home Office. The IAS Home Office must maintain all student information, applications, autobiographies, requests for evaluation, financial agreements, transcripts of completed courses and transcripts or credit hours transferred into AMT/IAS.
6. Students desiring to have graded homework and term papers returned to them will have to send in the cost of shipping and handling with the completed work. The IAS Home Office will notify the student when they receive the course material what the cost for shipping and handling will be. If the student does not want the graded homework and term paper back, they will receive a grade sheet with the grade they received for the course
American Mission Teams
Evangelistic Organization, Inc.
Degree Credit Programs
Degrees offered are in Religious areas only.
ASSOCIATE
The Associate program is designed to provide an introduction in the fields of Biblical studies and theology.
The program is foundational and provides insight for both laity and those who wish to become involved in
active ministry. A total of seventy-two trimester credits/units is required with a minimum of twenty-one
credits/units earned through ICBT. A 2.5 GPA is required on a scale of 4.0.
Bachelor
The Bachelor program is designed to provide enrichment in the areas of Biblical truths and effective
ministry. Both the laity and those pursuing active ministry will benefit from the Bachelor program. A total of
144 trimester units is required (This includes seventy-two credits/units from the Associate program.) At least
forty-two credits/units must be taken with ICBT. A 2.5 GPA on a scale of 4.0 is required.
Degrees Offered and Abbreviations
Associate of Biblical Studies A. B. S.
Bachelor of Bible Theology B. Th.
While we would confer degrees in variation with those listed above, we feel that these are the best options
for most students who are studying for church leadership, pastoral positions, evangelism, etc. These courses
of study, as laid out in the typical four years of study, give a strong basis for other disciplines which are
offered at the post-graduate levels, such as counseling, religious education, ministry, etc.
American Mission Teams
Evangelistic Organization, Inc.
Requirements for Each Level of Degree
Associate Degree:
A High School Diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or equivalent of equivalency testing with
AMT/IAS is required to receive a degree and should be completed before beginning college courses. A
person desiring to study for a degree and does not have a High School Diploma may acquire one through our Adult Education Program. See the appendix for details. Twenty-four courses are required for a total of seventy-two (72) credit hours to attain an associate degree. An Associate Program Completion Research and Study must be completed to graduate with the Associate Degree. Bachelor Degree
An Associate Degree in Bible is required, plus an additional twenty-four courses are required for a total of one hundred forty-four (144) credit hours to attain a Bachelor Degree. A Bachelor Program Completion
Research and Study must be completed to graduate with the Bachelor Degree/Master Degree
A Bachelor Degree of a religious nature is required to enter the Graduate program of AMT/IAS. A transcript/from college/colleges where Undergraduate Degree/Degrees were conferred are required. Sixty credit hours
are required at this level to graduate. All Master Degree studies must come through the American Mission/Teams International Dean. A minimum 50 page to 75 page maximum Master Thesis is required. A Master’s level Program Completion Research and Study must be completed to graduate with the Master Degree.
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