The Northwestern College Bible Institute offers 3 program tracks to choose from: Walk Thru the Bible Certificate, Diploma in Bible, and Diploma in Ministry. These non-credit Bible classes for adults range from Christian growth courses for new believers to leadership development for mature believers. The courses span from introductory classes that strengthen personal faith to more extensive study that sharpens ministry skills. The required courses are listed below and course descriptions are online.  Not ready for the classroom yet? The NBI offers 2-3 week seminars on life topics--such as marriage or spiritual gifts assessment--which are a great way to "get your feet wet" before taking the plunge into an NBI program track. Choose the NBI program that's right for you!

Caption                Dr. Fred Iglesia (director) with NBI students

Walk Thru the Bible CERTIFICATE

 An introductory look at the Bible and how to live as a new creation in Christ

Core Courses

• Old Testament
• New Testament
• A Biblical Portrait of Marriage
• The 7 Laws of the Learner
• Effective Parenting in a Defective World
• Personal Holiness in Times of Temptation
• Solving the People Puzzle

Elective Courses

• Understanding the Love of Your Life
• Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs
• Prayer of Jabez
• Teaching with Style

In order to receive a Walk Thru the Bible Certificate, you must complete the seven core courses and three electives. Graduates will receive a certificate and can participate in a cap-and-gown graduation ceremony at Northwestern College.

Diploma IN BIBLE

Course work focused on the Scripture

Core Courses

• Old Testament: Foundation of Faith for Modern Believers
• New Testament: Source of Life and Godliness
• Christian Doctrine: Examining Eternal Truths
• Hermeneutics: Unlocking God's Truth
• Genesis: Historical Beginnings of God's Revelation
• Romans: The Significance of Christ's Death
• Galatians: The Charter of Christian Liberty

Elective Courses

• Christian Discipleship: Moving from Maintenance to Multiplication
• Spiritual Formation: Ordering Your Private World
• The Change Agent: Leading Like Christ
• The Christian Family: God's Building Block
• Pedagogy: Teaching for Life Change

In order to receive a Diploma in Bible, you must complete the seven core courses and three electives. Graduates will receive a certificate and can participate in a cap-and-gown graduation ceremony at Northwestern College.

Students who have successfully completed all 10 courses (7 core courses and 3 electives) for the Diploma in Bible will be awarded the following 10 semester credits after matriculating into Northwestern College and successfully completing their first semester* of a Traditional Undergraduate, Undergraduate Online Learning, or FOCUS Degree Completion program.

Diploma IN MINISTRY

Course work designed to equip leaders for ministry

Core Courses

• World Religions: The True Gospel Contextualized
• Community Connection: Biblical Basis for a Holistic Approach
• Church History: The Witness of God Through the Ages
• Biblical Counseling: Applying Godly Wisdom
• Evangelism and Missions: God's Mandate Made Plain
• Homiletics: An Effective Proclamation of God's Truth
• Ecclesiology: Historical Roots of the Modern Church

Elective Courses

• Christian Ethics: Discernment in Facing Life's Most Difficult Questions
• Theology of Ministry: A Pastoral Toolbox Update
• Pastoral Theology: The Private Life of Ministers
• Redirecting Resources: Simplifying Stewardship God's Way

In order to receive a Diploma in Ministry, you must complete seven core courses and three electives. Graduates will receive a certificate and can participate in a cap-and-gown graduation ceremony at Northwestern College.