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Prerequisite: Basic Bible Knowledge Certificate
1. Submit a 1,000-word essay providing an in-depth overview of each completed course (unless otherwise specified).
2. Complete a comprehensive exam after finishing all required coursework. To receive the exam, request it by email.
3. Complete a 1,500-word final essay on the assigned topic for the appropriate diploma after finishing all required courses. See the essay topics listed below.
4. Complete each course in the order they appear.
5. Submit a 1000-word essay on each book in the required reading.
All assignments and exam requests should be sent to: students@wisdomschoolofchristiantheology.org.
Note: While all classes at Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) and Biblical Training are free of charge, there are fees if you choose to pursue their certificates, diplomas, or degrees.
Essay Topics
Diploma of Biblical Studies
Examine the process of how the Bible was inspired, preserved, transmitted, and translated throughout history. Discuss why understanding this process strengthens a believer’s confidence in the reliability and authority of Scripture. Use material from courses such as Why I Trust My Bible, Formation of the New Testament Canon, History of the English Bible, Bible Translation, Can You Trust the Bible, and How We Got the Bible.
Diploma of Ministry
Explain how Christian ministry must be rooted in Scripture, shaped by servant leadership, and carried out through preaching, teaching, evangelism, counseling, and faithful service in the local church. Use material from courses such as Sermon Construction and Presentation, Church and Ministry, Basic Ministry Speaking, Worship Ministry, Lessons from Biblical Leaders, Evangelism, Intro to Biblical Counseling, God’s Work God’s Way, and Intro to the Teaching Process.
Diploma of Theology
Explore how a literal interpretation of Genesis impacts foundational Christian doctrines such as creation, sin, salvation, marriage, human identity, and the authority of Scripture. Use material from courses such as Genesis, The Genesis Story, Christian Evidences, Hermeneutics, Apologetics, and the Genesis Under Attack course to defend why Genesis must be understood as true history and why this matters for Christian doctrine today.
Required reading for all students.
Click the links to read the books and write a 1000-word essay on each book.
A Harmony of the Gospels for Students of the Life of Christ
Diploma of Biblical Studies
Biblical Training
You will need to create a free account to access the courses. Simply follow the instructions, create an account, and listen to the following courses.
Formation of the New Testament Canon
Understanding the New Testament
Bible Survey, A Big Screen Perspective
Historical Reliability of the New Testament Documents
Gospel, Salvation, and Other Religions
Essentials of Christian Ethics
Dallas Theological Seminary
You will need to create a free account to take the courses. Simply follow the instructions, create an account, and take the following courses.
Diploma of Ministry
This diploma includes all courses listed in the Diploma in Biblical Studies, plus the following ministry-focused courses.
Christian Leaders Institute
https://www.christianleadersinstitute.org/
To take the courses, please create a free account using the provided link. Follow the instructions for each course carefully, and complete all required assignments and assessments.
When you finish a course, go to your Dashboard page to view your grades and download a copy of your transcript. You must submit a copy of your transcript to us after completing each course. No additional comments or essays are required.
Sermon Construction and Presentation
Fellowship and Hospitality Ministry
Biblical Training
https://www.biblicaltraining.org
Worship Pastors and their Teams
Dallas Theological Seminary
Diploma of Theology
This diploma includes all courses listed in the Diploma in Biblical Studies, and all courses listed in the Diploma of Ministry, plus the following Theology-focused courses.
Christian Leaders Institute
https://www.christianleadersinstitute.org/
History of American Christianity
Genesis Under Attack: Defending Biblical Creation Course
This course is designed to strengthen confidence in the literal truth of Genesis by addressing evolution, archaeology, and creation science. It combines these resources into one complete course:
Is Genesis History - Introduction to Biblical Archaeology - Dr. Doug Petrovich, lessons 1-5
Video 1. Is Genesis History?
Video 3. Genesis Apologetics: Lucy’s Fall From Science
Video 4. Did Dinosaurs Walk With Men? – Marty Kessler
WVBS
https://school.wvbs.org/
Go to the link, click the enroll button, and scroll down to create a free account, and you will be able to choose the audit option, and audit the following courses. Don’t forget to write and send in your comments about each video, and paper.
BibleTraining.com
https://www.biblicaltraining.org/
To begin, you’ll need to create a free account on their website. Simply follow the instructions, sign up, and take the course as directed.
Essentials of Christian Beliefs
Essentials of Christian Ethics
Essentials of Philosophy and Christian Thought
Essentials of Worldview Analysis
Essentials of the New Testament
Essentials of African Traditional Religions
Hillsdale College
https://online.hillsdale.edu/
You will need to create a free account to take these courses. Simply follow the instructions, create an account, and take the following courses. Send in copies of certificates of completion by email.
Theology 101:The Western Theological Tradition
The Genesis Story: Reading Biblical Narratives
The David Story: Shepherd, Father, King
Introduction to Western Philosophy
An Introduction to C.S. Lewis: Writings and Significance
Dallas Theological Seminary
Can You Trust the Bible
How to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor
What is Theology?
The Story of Scripture
Names and Attributes of God
Understanding God’s Covenants
Intro to the Prophets
Historical Backgrounds for the New Testament
Return of Christ
Problem Parables
Luther