Available Courses. General Ministry Curriculum

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1 Advanced Studies in the New Testament Available Courses General Ministry Curriculum Students will examine all twenty-seven New Testament books, their authors, their historical context, and their unique messages and purposes for both the Christian believers and a wider audience. ; Arabic (PDF/IBS); Vietnamese (PDF) Advanced Studies in the Old Testament, Volumes 1 & 2 Students will examine each Old Testament book, its key words, its themes, and its role in the big picture of the kingdom of God and the chosen seed. Becoming a Facilitator This handbook equips students to become facilitators using the methods BEE World employs. ; Arabic (PDF/IBS); Chinese (PDF/IBS); Vietnamese (PDF/IBS); Punjabi (PDF); Urdu (PDF); Burmese (PDF) Church Dynamics This course leads students through New Testament principles for growing a dynamic and healthy church. ; Arabic (PDF/IBS); Vietnamese (PDF/IBS); Urdu (PDF) 1

2 Christian Family This course introduces a biblical approach to loving and raising children for the glory of God. It coaches students in practical issues of parenting children at major stages in their development. Colossians Doctrine 1 Doctrine 2 Galatians Students will study how to live according to the gospel and avoid doctrines and practices that oppose it. The course focuses on developing the spiritual maturity Paul describes in his letter to the Colossians. ; Arabic (PDF/IBS); Vietnamese (PDF); Urdu (PDF); Burmese (PDF) The first course of the survey of major doctrines of the Christian faith covers the doctrines of God, the Bible, angels, demons, Satan, creation, and man and sin. ; Arabic (PDF); Vietnamese (PDF/IBS); Urdu (PDF); Burmese (PDF) The second course of the survey of major doctrines of the Christian faith covers the person and work of Jesus Christ, the salvation and security of the believer, the ministry of God through the Holy Spirit, the biblical study of the church, and the end times. ; Arabic (PDF/IBS); Vietnamese (PDF/IBS) This course focuses on grace and salvation in the Christian walk as discussed in Galatians, using the material from the Romans and Galatians course. ; Arabic (PDF/IBS); Chinese (PDF) 2

3 Life of Christ, Volumes 1 & 2 Marriage This course studies the life of Christ in two parts, through chronological survey of the themes and strategies of His time on earth. Volume 1 available languages/formats: English (print/ibs); Arabic (PDF/IBS); Burmese (PDF) Volume 2 available languages/formats: English (print/ibs) BEE s first course on marriage, published in 1998, helps students understand the biblical pattern for marriage, examine some of the practical implications, and develop attitudes, skills, and habits to enrich marriage. ; Arabic (PDF/IBS); Vietnamese (PDF); Hindi (PDF); Punjabi (PDF); Urdu (PDF); Burmese (PDF) Marriage: Where God Builds Two Hearts a Home One to One This updated course, published in 2010, offers a biblical study of marriage, the most significant voluntary relationship that two people can enter. In this basic discipleship course for new believers, students will learn how to begin their walk with Christ. ; Arabic (PDF/IBS); Chinese (PDF); Vietnamese (PDF/IBS); Urdu (PDF); Burmese (PDF) Online Facilitator Orientation As part of learning how to teach online, students explore the features and functions of IBS classrooms and the discussion forum. Online Student Orientation This course will familiarize all IBS students with the resources available to them. ; Chinese (PDF/IBS) 3

4 Romans This course focuses on grace and salvation in the Christian walk as discussed in Romans, using the material from the Romans and Galatians course. ; Arabic (PDF); Chinese (PDF) Romans and Galatians This course studies the two New Testament epistles, focusing on grace and salvation in the Christian walk. Second edition available languages/formats: English (print/ibs) First edition available languages/formats: Arabic (PDF/IBS); Vietnamese (PDF/IBS); Hindi (PDF); Punjabi (PDF); Urdu (PDF); Spanish (PDF/IBS); Burmese (PDF) Studying the Bible This course teaches students techniques for studying the Bible using an inductive approach; students will learn to observe, interpret, and apply Scripture to daily life. ; Arabic (PDF/IBS); Vietnamese (PDF/IBS); Hindi (PDF); Punjabi (PDF); Urdu (PDF); Spanish (PDF); Burmese (PDF) The Christian Life This course helps students grow in their relationships with Christ and equips them to help others grow as well, no matter where they are in that relationship. ; Arabic (PDF/IBS); The Incredible Journey This course provides a basic survey for the entire Bible, grounding students in the Word of God 4

5 Women s Ministry Curriculum The following courses are unique to Women s Ministry students. Bible Study Methods This course uses both oral and written methods to learn inductive Bible study methods. Available languages/formats: English (print, for BEE Women s Ministry facilitators only at this time) Character of God This course introduces the character of God and emphasizes women in ministry developing and maintaining godly habits of daily quiet time, prayer, and outreach. Available languages/formats: English (print); Chinese (PDF); Hindi (PDF); Punjabi (PDF) Healing the Wounds of Trauma: How the Church Can Help This optional course shows women that past traumas left undealt with wound the soul and hinder ministry. After working toward healing from some personal traumas, women learn to partner with their churches to meet the needs of other hurting people. ; Chinese (PDF); Hindi (PDF/IBS); Punjabi (PDF) Principles of Evangelism and Discipleship This course deepens a women's knowledge of the basic tenets of the Christian walk. Students learn to write and present their testimony and how to share their faith with others. They also study the mentor-student relationship and are encouraged to disciple others. 5