The BTCI program removes the barriers that come with traditional seminary-level training by offering quick, affordable, non-formal biblical training with no exams!
Seminary content without the seminary stress
AFFORDABLE, APPROACHABLE & ADAPTABLE
Courses are affordable, relational, and adapted to the local setting. Students can expect to spend about 1 hour of home study per hour of classroom participation.
THEOLOGICALLY SOUND & EXTREMELY PRACTICAL
Students will systematically study every book of the Bible and develop practical ministry skills to be equipped to serve in their churches and live a joyful, multiplying life of discipleship.
NO EXAMS & NO ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES
Regardless of your academic background, you can be biblically equipped to serve the Lord. For that reason, we do not use traditional measuring devices like exams or term papers.
Every disciple can benefit from growth in their systematic Bible study skills.
5 Sequential Courses
#1 - Bible Study Methods & Rules of Interpretation (40 Classroom hours)
This is a foundational, practical, skill-based class that instructs students how to observe, interpret, and apply the Word of God with a focus on personal application of the Word of Truth.
#2 - Old Testament Survey (60 Classroom hours)
This course provides a broad overview while students read and engage with every word of the Old Testament, discovering the structure, theme, and message of each book. This course also provides a clear understanding of the relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament.
#3 - New Testament Survey (60 Classroom hours)
Similar to Old Testament Survey, this course provides a broad overview in which students read every word of the New Testament, discovering the structure, theme, and message of each book. Through this study, students will see how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament Law and is the long-awaited Messiah of Israel.
This course has an emphasis on personal applicational message of each book and reinforces dependence on the Word of God as the fundamental ministry resource.
#4 - Bible Doctrine Survey (60 Classroom hours)
This course takes students from Genesis to Revelation, looking at God's answer to 10 of life's biggest questions. There is an emphasis on knowing God more fully while practicing sound theology. Students are equipped to reject false doctrine by focusing on Scriptural truth. Through this study, there is an emphasis on correct belief that must be reflected in correct behavior. (Course manual #5 is used)
#5 - Personal and Corporate Spiritual Life (55 Classroom hours)
This course provides an overview of Bible-guided personal growth to maturity. Through the study of 37 topics, an individual disciple will learn what the Bible says about our everyday life and how we can wisely respond to that truth.
To complete the training program, students will study an overview of principles related to the nature, structure, and function of the church, helping us understand the disciple's role as a member of the Body of Christ. (All of course manual #6 and the first 80 pages of manual #7 are used)
Please email info@btcp.com if you have questions about which manuals are used in this training program.
ACCREDITED FOR ADVANCED STANDING BY DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Completion of the BTCI program qualifies graduates to apply for advanced standing at Dallas Theological Seminary, potentially saving time and money toward a Master's Degree.
OVER 150,000 PASTORS & CHURCH LEADERS TRAINED WORLDWIDE
Our ministry extends affordable, theological training to them in their language. We have classes in about 100 countries and our curriculum is available in 43 languages.
