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MAIN OFFICE

IFCA Bible College

25595 Chardon Road

Cleveland, OH 44143

(216) 261-7709

Email: [email protected]

Go Deeper, Go Further, Reach ALL NATIONS

COLLEGE CATELOG

www.ifcaBibleCollege.com

Mission & Purpose

Our Mission & Purpose

Our Mission

Is to develop and provide ministry

educational programs to individuals whom

God has called into His service as full-time,

bi-vocational, or lay- servants; to seek such

programs on the cutting edge of ministry

and technology; and to deliver the

curriculum to the students in a way that

equips leaders to be instruments of blessing

in their churches and communities.

Our Purpose

To consistently develop and distribute high quality Bible courses for the teaching and

training of Christian leaders throughout the world.

To provide training to workers throughout the world who, for various reasons, are

limited in their ability to attend a traditional Bible School.

To empower churches to become centers of ministry training, community

development training and outreach.

To help plant churches nationally; internationally; and partner with pastors,

churches, and organizations.

To enrich our fellowship among the IFCA and affiliated ministries throughout the

world.

IFCA Bible College

IFCA Bible College is designed to be accessible wherever you are: whether you are a new Christian, or you have grown up in the church; whether you have never completed high-school, or you have completed a degree; whether you are in the city, or in the far corners of the earth. We believe IFCA – BC can offer every student an educational program that will give him or her the equipping needed to make them fruitful ministers of the gospel.

Who Are We?

Our IFCA-BC teachers are accomplished, educated leaders throughout the

country who are leaders among the IFCA denomination or who have been

endorsed by the movement. They are all evangelical and Spirit-filled men and

woman with extensive experience outside of the classroom and in it.

The IFCA-BC curriculum is taught by people who have also been missionaries,

pastors, and organizational leaders; who have planted churches and affected

countless lives. In their teaching, our Professors bring their extensive personal

experience, as well as their wealth of knowledge and wisdom, in an effort to

pass it on to the next generation of Christian leaders and workers.

What DEGREES do we offer?

What is IFCA Bible College?

IFCA-BC is a State of the Art Bible College that utilizes Online, Live-

stream, and Video based curriculum. We are offering certificates as well as

two and four year degrees in Biblical Studies, Theology, Pastoral Ministry,

Biblical Counseling, and Missions. We also provide Mini-Seminars in all

our satellite locations (i.e. Saturday 9am – 4pm).

Our aim is to help train those who, for various reasons, are limited in

their ability to attend a traditional, residential, training school. Students

can enroll in either IFCA-BC seminar courses, On-site seminar courses or

through our DVD curriculum.

We strongly believe that the growing church needs strong, capable, and

Christ-like leaders. We include numerous courses which focus on all

aspects of Biblical leadership and development.

DEGREE Associate of Ministry

TWO-YEAR DEGREE (60 CREDITS)

A two-year program (60 credits) designed to prepare those called to serve the body of Christ in a support capacity.

B101 – OT Survey

H101 – IFCA History, Constitution &

Doctrine

T101 – Introduction to Theology

M101 – Biblical Leadership

B102 – NT Survey

M102 – Marriage and the Family

T102 – Holy Spirit Theology

B103 – The Life of Christ

H102 – Hebraic Roots

B104 – Book of Acts

M103 – Prayer: Leadership Available to

God

T103 – Introduction to Apologetics

M202 – Holy Spirit Lead Ethics

M104 – Fivefold Ministry Gifts

M405 – The Usher’s Ministry

M308 – Evangelism from a Biblical

Perspective

M108 – The Offices of the Church

Electives – 3 Courses

Associate of Ministry

Colored backgrounds show where courses align with curriculum model:

Green – Core Blue - Required Focus Red – Electives

1st Year 1 2 3

CHRISTIAN WORKERS

CERTIFICATE/ ASSOCIATE

B101 – OT Survey H101 – IFCA History, Constitution & Doctrine T101 – Introduction to Theology M101 – Biblical Leadership

B102 – NT Survey M102 – Marriage and the Family T102 – Holy Spirit Theology

B103 – The Life of Christ H102 – Hebraic Roots B104 – Book of Acts

2nd Year 4 5 6

ASSOCIATE Two-Year Degree

M103 – Prayer: Leadership Available to God T103 – Introduction to Apologetics M202 – Holy Spirit Lead Ethics

M104 – Fivefold Ministry Gifts M405 – The Usher’s Ministry

M308 – Evangelism from a Biblical Perspective M108 – Offices of the Church

Elective Elective Elective

DEGREE Associate of Church Administration and Finance

TWO-YEAR DEGREE (60 CREDITS)

A two-year program (60 credits) designed to prepare those called to aid in the management

of the church’s office environment and its financial bookkeeping.

B101 – OT Survey


Doctrine



B102 – NT Survey







God


M202 – Holy Spirit Lead Ethics

M301 – Ministers Finances

M305 – Church Business Administration

M404 – Church Policies & Procedures

M309 – Bookkeeping

M310 – Office Organization and

Management

Electives – 2 Courses

Associate of Church Administration and Finance


Green – Core Blue - Required Focus Red – Electives

1st Year 1 2 3

CHRISTIAN WORKERS

CERTIFICATE/ ASSOCIATE



B103 – The Life of Christ H102 – Hebraic

Roots


2nd Year 4 5 6

ASSOCIATE Two-Year Degree

M103 – Prayer: Leadership Available to God T103 – Introduction to Apologetics M202 – Holy Spirit Lead Ethics

M301 – Ministers Finances M305 – Church Business Administration

M404 – Church Policies & Procedures M309 – Bookkeeping M310 – Office Organization & Management

Elective Elective

DEGREE Bachelor of Arts

BIBLICAL STUDIES – FOUR-YEAR DEGREE (120 CREDITS)

B101 – OT Survey


Doctrine



B102 – NT Survey





B104 – The Book of Acts


C101 – Introduction to Biblical

Counseling

B204 – Prison Epistles


God

T301 – Inspiration, Translation &

Hermeneutics

H103 – Church History

B202 – Hebrews & General Epistles

B203 – The Books of Moses

T201 – Systematic Theology I

T202 – Systematic Theology II

B301 – Historical Books of the OT

B302 – Major Prophets

H104 – Pentecostal/Charismatic

Movement

B105 – Corinthian Correspondence

B303 – Minor Prophets

B403 – The Book of Psalms

L201 – Greek I

L301 – Hebrew I

T401 – Research & Writing Project

ELECTIVES – 11 Courses

Biblical Studies Track


Green - Core

Blue - Required Focus

Red - Electives

1st Year 1 2 3




2nd Year 4 5 6

T103 – Introduction to Apologetics C101 – Introduction to Biblical Counseling

B204 – Prison Epistles M103 – Prayer: Leadership Available to God

T301 – Inspiration, Translation & Hermeneutics H103 – Church History B202 – Hebrews & General Epistles


3rd Year 7 8 9

B203 – The Books of Moses T201 – Systematic Theology I

T201 – Systematic Theology I B301 – Historical Books of the OT B302 – Major Prophets

H104 – Pentecostal/Charismatic Movement

Elective Elective

Elective Elective

4th Year 10 11 12

B105 – Corinthian Correspondence B303 – Minor Prophets

B403 – The Book of Psalms L201 – Greek I L301 – Hebrew I


Elective Elective

Elective Elective


PASTORAL MINISTIRES – FOUR-YEAR DEGREE (120 CREDITS)

B101 – OT Survey


Doctrine



B102 – NT Survey








Counseling



God


Hermeneutics



M201 – Growth, Church Planting &

Evangelism

M303 – Missions I


T104 – Introduction to Homiletics

M204 – Children’s Ministry

M106 – Biblical Role & Function of the

Pastor

T402 – Developing Pastoral Skills

M403 – Group Dynamics

B203 – Books of Moses



12 ELECTIVES

Pastoral Ministry Track


Green - Core


Red - Electives

1st Year 1 2 3




2nd Year 4 5 6





3rd Year 7 8 9

M201 – Growth, Church Planting, & Evangelism M303 – Missions I

M104 – Fivefold Ministry Gifts T104 – Introduction to Homiletics

M204 – Children’s Ministry M106 – Biblical Role & Function of the Pastor

Elective Elective Elective Elective

4th Year 10 11 12

M402 – Developing Pastoral Skills M403 – Group Dynamics

B203 – Books of Moses B302 – Major Prophets


Elective Elective

Elective

Elective Elective

DEGREE Bachelor of Theology

THEOLOGY – FOUR-YEAR DEGREE (120 CREDITS)

B101 – OT Survey


Doctrine


B102 – NT Survey









Counseling



God


Hermeneutics



B203 – The Books of Moses



B301 – Historical Books of the OT


H104 – Pentecostal/Charismatic

Movement

T204 – Introduction to Philosophy

T203 – Apologetics and Non-Theistic

Worldview (and Our Culture)

T303 – Major World Philosophies

(Worldview)



Theology Track


Green - Core


Red - Electives

1st Year 1 2 3

B101 – OT Survey H101 – IFCA History, Constitution & Doctrine T101 –Introduction to Theology

B102 – NT Survey T102 – Holy Spirit Theology M101 – Biblical Leadership

B103 – The Life of Christ H102 – Hebraic Roots B104 – Book of Acts M102 – Marriage and the Family

2nd Year 4 5 6





3rd Year 7 8 9

B203 – The Books of Moses T201 – Systematic Theology I T301 – Systematic Theology II

B301 – Historical Books of the OT B302 – Major Prophets

H104 – Pentecostal/Charismatic Movement


4th Year 10 11 12

T204 – Introduction to Philosophy T302 – Theology of the Early Church

T203 – Christian Apologetics and Non-Theistic Worldviews T303 – Major World Philosophies (Worldview)


Elective Elective

Elective

Elective Elective


BIBILCIAL COUNSELING – FOUR-YEAR DEGREE (120 CREDITS)

B101 – OT Survey


Doctrine



B102 – NT Survey








Counseling



God


Hermeneutics



C102 – Fundamentals of Biblical

Counseling I

C203 – Personality Development

C201 – Fundamentals of Biblical

Counseling II

C204 – Introduction to Ethics in

Counseling

C103 – Marriage and Family Counseling

C202 – General Psychology

C304 – Grief and Trauma Counseling

C307 – Sociology

C303 – Methodologies



Biblical Counseling Track


Green - Core


Red - Electives

1st Year 1 2 3

CHRISTIAN WORKERS

CERTIFICATE/ ASSOCIATE/ BACHELOR

B101 – OT Survey H101 – IFCA History, Constitution & Doctrine T101 – Introduction to Theology

M101 – Biblical Leadership B102 – NT Survey M102 – Marriage and the Family

T102 – Holy Spirit Theology B103 – The Life of Christ H102 – Hebraic Roots B104 – Book of Acts

2nd Year 4 5 6

ASSOCIATE/ BACHELOR

Two-Year Degree


C102 –Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling I M103 – Prayer: Leadership Available to God

B203 – The Books of Moses C103 – Marriage and Family Counseling C202 General Psychology


3rd Year 7 8 9

BACHELOR

C201 – Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling II C203 – Personality Development

B204 – Prison Epistles C204 – Introduction to Ethics in Counseling

B301 – Historical Books of the OT C303 –Methodologies


4th Year 10 11 12

BACHELOR Four-Year Degree

C304 – Grief and Trauma Counseling C307 – Sociology

B403 – The Book of Psalms


Elective Elective

Elective Elective

Elective Elective


MISSIONS – FOUR-YEAR DEGREE (120 CREDITS)

B101 – OT Survey


Doctrine



B102 – NT Survey








Counseling



God


Hermeneutics



M204 – Children’s Ministry

M201 – Growth, Church Planting, &

Evangelism



M106 – Biblical Role & Function of the

Pastor

M303 – Missions I

M304 – Missions II

M401 – Church Planting




Missions Track


Green - Core


Red - Electives

1st Year 1 2 3




2nd Year 4 5 6





3rd Year 7 8 9

M204 – Children’s Ministry M201 – Growth, Church Planting, & Evangelism

M104 – Fivefold Ministry Gifts T104 – Introduction to Homiletics

M106 – Biblical Role & Function of the Pastor M303 – Mission I


4th Year 10 11 12

M304 – Missions II M401 – Church Planting



Elective Elective

Elective Elective

Elective Elective

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BIBLE COURSES: B101 OT Survey This core course will give the student a topical understanding of the Old Testament; to provide a general understanding of the purpose and theme of each of those books. B102 NT Survey This core course is designed to provide an overview of the 27 books of the New Testament including the context of the writings, the main characters, and how each book connects with one another, as well as the Old Testament. B103 The Life of Christ This course explores the life of Christ described in the four gospels. Studying both chronological events and important themes, students will be able to recount the major aspects of Jesus’ life and ministry. The course will stress the redemptive work of Christ. B104 Book of Acts The book of Acts is an undergraduate level course designed to acquaint the student with an overview of the content of the Acts of the Apostles. B105 Corinthian Correspondence This course will give the student truths for teaching and preaching as well as practical assistance in dealing with issues facing today’s church. The student will learn how Paul instructed the Corinthians to deal with division and difficulty. By applying these same principles, the student will be prepared to deal with the challenges of ministry in the twenty-first century. B201 Book of Romans To introduce the student to the theological themes of the book of Romans; to relate those teachings to the rest of Paul’s writings and the overall context of Scripture; to examine the teachings of the book in light of the student’s own doctrinal background. B202 Hebrews & General Epistles Hebrews & General Epistles is an undergraduate level course designed to acquaint the student with an overview of the content of the book of Hebrews and the general epistles. These books are guidelines for a Christian’s foundation. B203 Books of Moses This course will study the first five books of the Bible, also known as the Pentateuch. The student will study creation, the formation of God’s people, and the way in which God worked out His purposes in the lives of His people. B204 Prison Epistles This course is designed to acquaint the student with an overview of the Prison Epistles. Students will learn the background to these letters in light of Paul’s prison

confinement by the Roman government. The doctrines and practical teachings of each letter will be analyzed with a view relating to the contemporary church. B205 Poetic Books This course is an undergraduate level course designed to acquaint the student with an overview of the content of the Poetic Books of the Bible. B301 Historical Books of the O.T. This course is designed to acquaint the student with an overview of the content of the Historical Books of the Old Testament. B302 Major Prophets This course exposes the student to the general content, meaning and purpose of the Old Testament Books classified as the Major Prophets. B303 Minor Prophets This course exposes the student to the general content, meaning and purpose of the Old Testament Books classified as the Minor Prophets. B401 Book of Genesis This course is intended to give the student a basic structure, general content, and the sweeping themes of the Book of Genesis. B402 Book of Exodus This course gives an overview of the content of the Book of Exodus. B403 Book of Psalms This course acquaints the student with the general content and themes of the Book of Psalms. B404 Book of Daniel This course is designed to acquaint the student with an overview of the content of the Book of Daniel. B405 Book of Galatians This course is designed to acquaint the student with an overview of the contents of the Book of Galatians. B406 Book of Isaiah This course is designed to acquaint the student with an overview of the contents of the Book of Isaiah. B407 Book of Deuteronomy This course is designed to acquaint the student with an overview of the contents of the Book of Deuteronomy. L201 Greek I This course is designed to teach the student Koine Greek. The course concentrates, first on the alphabet and vocabulary acquisition, and will begin to study Greek forms. Parsing of verbs and other disciplines endemic to the study of Greek will be studied. L202 Greek II Greek II is a continuation of Greek I. The student will continue to hone their skills and understanding of the structure and syntax of Greek while increasing their working vocabulary and translating skills. Prerequisite: L201

L301 Hebrew I This course is designed to teach the student General Hebrew. The course concentrates on the basic information about the Hebrew alphabet, vowels, and Biblical Hebrew grammar so that you can better understand the Scriptures from a Hebraic

point of view. L302 Hebrew II Hebrew II is a continuation of Hebrew I. The student will continue to hone their skills and understanding of the structure of Hebrew while increasing their working vocabulary and translating skills. Prerequisite: L201

HISTORY COURSES: H101 IFCA History, Constitution, & Doctrine This core course will study the History, Constitution, and Doctrine of IFCA movements and how it relates to the Italian Pentecostal Movement in the United States whose roots are imbedded in a larger revival movement – the Pentecostal outpouring of the Holy Spirit in America at the turn of the 20th Century. H102 Hebraic Roots This core course introduces the Hebraic roots of Christianity and searches the scriptures on God’s covenant relationship with Israel. H103 Church History This course will study the six main eras of the church history, including key figures from each eras, the most important details, most important archaeological discoveries/ inventions, and key people who shaped the church. H104 History of the Pentecostal/ Charismatic Movement This course examines the precursors to the Pentecostal movement. It will also examine the Charismatic Renewal and its relationship to the Pentecostal movement. Both the Pentecostal movement and Charismatic Renewal will be studied for their impact on the history of the Church. H201 Introduction to the Patristic Era This course is a survey of history of the early Church. It will cover the events and key individuals that shaped the first seven centuries of the Church. H202 Introduction to the Protestant Reformation This course is a survey of history in the Protestant Reformation. It will cover the events that led up to the Reformation, its key figures and groups, and its effects on the Church and culture. H203 Introduction to the Modern Era This course is a survey of history of the Church in the modern era. It will cover the Church’s history in the 18th though the 20th centuries. Important events, key figures, and groups will be highlighted for their effects on the Church and culture. H204 American History I

In this course the student will learn about the History of the United States to 1877. Key people and places will be highlighted to give an overall understanding of American History. H205 American History II In the course the student will learn about the History of the United States since 1865. Key people and places will be highlighted to give an overall understanding of American History. H301 Martin Luther This course examines the life of one of the most important figures in Church history. The course focuses on how events shaped his thoughts and the impact he had on the Church’s history. H302 John Calvin This course will examine the life of Calvin and his role in Church history. The course will focus on how events shaped his thought and the impact he had on the Church’s history. H303 John Wesley This course will examine the life of Wesley and his role in Church history. The course will focus on how events shaped his thought and the impact he had on the Church’s history. H111 Cults, World Religions & New Age (Does this belong here?) This course will study the belief of the major non-Christian religions of the world. Emphasis is placed on each tradition’s analysis of the basic human problem and the solution that it offers to the problem. H401 Independent Study in Church History In this course the student will work with the instructor to select a focused period in Church history or an important individual to research and write about. The specifics of the course assignments will be worked out by the student with the instructor.

MINISTRY COURSES: M101 Biblical Leadership This course teaches the theory of true Christian leadership by the life of Christ. Historical and current church leaders’ lives will be discussed as well. M102 Marriage and The Family This course shows the practical challenges faced by ministers as they focus on balancing the relationship between ministry and family. This course will also help the student in discovering the call of God on their life. M103 Prayer: Leadership Available to God This course teaches the student the art of listening in prayer. Learn how to discern the voice of God. Journaling will also be taught as a method on how to record the spontaneous flow of the Lord. M104 Fivefold Ministry Gifts

This class examines each of the five gifts and the role they play in building of the Kingdom of God. M105 Divine Healing This course teaches the importance of praying for the sick. Students will learn to interview, pray and provide after care for those in need of healing. M106 Biblical Role and Function of the Pastor

This course introduces the biblical role and function of the pastor in the local

church. It is also designed to focus the student on the pastoral role in light of

scriptural teaching so as to overcome the many erroneous and damaging

philosophies of pastoring. This course also discusses pastoral development,

families, and potential traps and pitfalls.

M107 The Prophetic This is a study of the importance of the prophetic ministry. Students will be trained using many different types of activation exercises. The class studies prophetic etiquette as well as pitfalls to the prophetic. M108 The Offices of the Church

This course will introduce students to the historic offices of the church: elder,

overseer, and deacon, and will provide the practical application and role of these

offices within a local church setting. The course will have an historical component

that will examine how these offices have evolved over time, as well as an ecclesial

component that will examine how each of these offices fit within the

organizational structure of various churches/denominations.

M201 Growth, Church Planting, and Evangelism This course examines the call of the local church to reach its community and the world. The study focuses on different evangelism methods. M202 Holy Spirit Led Ethics This course teaches God’s Law code, the ten commandments, Solomon’s ethics in the book of Proverbs; Jesus teaching on Kingdom ethics from the Sermon on the mount, and finally the ethics of Paul. Ultimately to develop Spirit led ethics. M203 Dynamic Biblical Preaching This course shows process of developing messages and lessons. The student learns the proper interpretation of the Scripture. M204 Children’s Ministry This course focuses on ministering to children. The student learns how to effectively communicate to children. M205 Youth Ministry Foundations This course teaches the student to discover the essentials of youth ministry. The class focuses on submission to authority and developing personal goals. M206 Youth Culture This course studies current events of the youth culture and the need to adapt to effectively reach students. Prerequisite: M205

M301 Ministers Finances This course teaches the practical aspects of the minister’s personal finances. Planning for today as well as the future of your family. M302 Youth Ministry Management This course will help the student better learn how to effectively manage the youth ministry; everything from time management, communication, planning, documenting, safety requirements, and people systems will be addressed. Prerequisites: M205 and M206 M303 Missions I In this course students learn the importance of mission, the mandate of missions, and the ministry of mission. Discovering practical ways in which they can plan missions and plant churches. M304 Missions II In this course students learn how to prepare for the mission field. This course teaches about real-life issues faced by a missionary. Prerequisite: M303 M305 Church Business Administration This course will study the philosophy and principles of business administration in relationship to ministry objectives and assignments. This course will study the practical responsibilities of those engaged in ministry including building a team, staff meetings, financial reporting, accountability, board meetings, business meetings, documentation of paper work, insurance policies, maintenance of facilities, and a variety of other practical materials that must be addressed regularly in ministry. M306 Worship Leadership This course introduces the student to what worship is, and how it is implemented in the local church. We will discuss the importance of communicating through worship, practical ways to lead on the platform, the role of the worship leader, and the relationship of worship leader with the church and its pastor. M307 Songwriting This course will study the basics of songwriting including song structure, the hook, melody and harmonies, style, rhymes, and the message. M308 Evangelism from a Biblical Perspective

This course provides an overview of the Biblical basis for the study of evangelism.

Biblical References are largely emphasized, while doctrinal foundations though not

ignored, provide only the framework for Biblical evidences.

M309 Bookkeeping

This course will prepare students for the task of managing and tracking the

finances of a church body. The course will cover general bookkeeping principles as

well as the specific needs of a church (non-for-profit).

M310 Office Organization and Management

This course will help students to be aware of the tasks and tools needed to

properly organize and manage an office environment.

M401 Church Planting This course will study methods and procedures for church plants. The class will help the student develop his vision for growth, maturity, and relationship. Each student will be required to lay out a plan for a new work. M402 Developing Pastoral Skills

To introduce to the pastor specific skills he will need to minister to, and bring

freedom to, those members of his congregation who are hurting and dysfunctional.

M403 Group Dynamics

This course examines the structure of small groups. Students will learn how to

start groups, develop meeting formats, handle relationships issues, and raise up

new leaders and groups.

M404 Church Policies and Procedures The class will walk the student through the process of developing a church organization manual that will involve the following: 1.) A church constitution (or similar document); 2.) An organizational structure and personnel policy and procedures that implement the mission and purpose of the church; 3.) The administrative policy and procedures for the general administration and operation of the church. M405 The Usher’s Ministry The student will learn about the importance of Usher’s and Greeters Ministry; what makes a good Usher; why Ushers are important; the function of an Usher; and the responsibility of an Usher.

THEOLOGY COURSES: T101 Introduction to Theology The purpose of this core course is to introduce and expose the student to a basic study of Christian doctrine within a coherent framework; to enable the student to identify and describe key doctrinal issues. T102 Holy Spirit Theology This is a study of the biblical basis for operating in spiritual gifts. This core course will help students to provide sound doctrine and theological proofs that the gifts are still valid for the church today. T103 Introduction to Christian Apologetics Understanding the Truth of the Christian Faith and its relationship to reason. This core class deals with sharing the truth of Christian Theism and the reasonableness of taking the step of faith in God and His revelation, the Bible. It deals with logical proofs for the existence of God and the Biblical connection to such proof (Heb. 11:6; Romans 1:18-20). T104 Introduction to Homiletics This course gives the basic study of the principles of Christian preaching. The course emphasizes biblical exposition and deals with practical matters such as the

preparation of sermons, the sources of materials, the construction of sermon components, the variety of sermon types, and the delivery of sermons. T201 Systematic Theology I The purpose of this course is to enable the student to know the importance of Biblical Theological research and to have an understanding of its benefits. Upon the successful completion of this course the student will be able to explain the truths of Systematic Theology. T202 Systematic Theology II The purpose of this course is to enable the student to know the importance of Biblical Theological research and to have an understanding of its benefits. Upon the successful completion of this course the student will be able to explain the truths of Systematic Theology. Prerequisite: T201 T203 Christian Apologetics and Non-Theistic Worldviews (and Our Culture) This class continues from the teaching in the introductory class. It explores the thinking that has shaped our current world and ungodly society. It then shows the foolishness of this world's philosophical systems of belief. T204 Introduction to Philosophy T301 Inspiration Translation & Hermeneutic The purpose of this course is to introduce and expose the student to the basic elements of biblical inspiration, translation and hermeneutics; to encourage the student to identify and describe some of the primary shortcomings in many modern English translations. T302 Theology of the Early Church This course will provide an overview of the theology of the Early Church and how their doctrines came to be established. T303 Major World Philosophies (Worldview) This course looks at seven men who have influenced the way that the world thinks. Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud and others are looked at and compared to the teaching of Jesus and the Word of God. T304 The Bible and Modern Science (Evolution vs. Creationism) If the Bible is true does it contradict science? Is Evolution the way man came to be? Is Theistic Evolution possible: i.e. did God use evolution to direct the origin of mankind? We see in this class how evolution is a false religious belief which departs from the true scientific model. T401 Research & Writing Project The purpose of this course is to present the student with an opportunity to demonstrate the ability to do research and writing at the college level in a Biblical context. T402 Advanced Christian Apologetics This course is an in-depth study of the issues related to the defense of the

Christian Faith. The purpose of this class is to present the arguments against

Christian / Theistic belief and then to show the folly of those arguments. The

course will show that "only theism is affirmable and is based on undeniable

premises; all other positions are self-defeating". The course then shows the

reliability of the New Testament and the inspiration and authority of the Bible.

COUNSELING COURSES: C101 Introduction to Biblical Counseling

This course will study biblical ways to address crisis situations that will occur in ministry and to minister to those in need in a sensitive and caring manner. C102 Fundamentals of Christian Counseling I This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of biblical counseling. The student will have the opportunity to recognize, identify and recite these concepts. C103 Marriage and Family Counseling This course will introduce the student to a biblical approach to Marriage and Family counseling so that the student will acquire the basic knowledge of the biblical conceptions of family roles and interpersonal relationships. C104 Life Support This course will introduce the student to a biblical approach to Counseling people who are searching for real LOVE. The student will see how God promises to comfort and heal us. God is in the business of making people whole. C201 Fundamentals of Christian Counseling II The purpose of this course is to expand the student’s understanding of the fundamentals of multidimensional Christian counseling. The student will have the opportunity to recognize, identify and recite these concepts. C202 General Psychology This course is designed to give an empirical approach to the study of human behavior, a knowledge of psychological principles and an acquaintance with contemporary problems, while providing a strong Christian framework to evaluate theories, techniques and beliefs. C203 Personality Development This course will introduce and expose the student to principles, theories, applications, concepts and methodologies within a distinctly Christian framework. C204 Introduction to Ethics in Counseling This course will study various responsibilities of the minister in regard to confidentiality, legal issues, drawing healthy boundaries, moral responsibilities, and ethical dilemmas that the biblical counselor will encounter. C205 Marriage Counseling This course will study the principles and techniques needed to provide counsel and healing for marriages. Topics that will be discussed include fair fighting, communication, and practical issues that face every couple. Additional helps will be given for pre-marital counseling to help couples avoid pitfalls in advance.

C206 Family Counseling This course will study the most common problems facing the family including, conflict, communication, love languages/styles, forgiveness, divorce and remarriage, blended families, relocation and moving, depression, and abuse (verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual). C301 Introduction to Counseling Theology To introduce the student to the broad scope of topics in the discipline of Systematic Theology and the relevance of these topics to the work of biblical counseling. C302 Conflict Resolution Students will learn how to mediate disputes and reconcile people. They will have the opportunity to practice the principles they learn in the course. C303 Methodologies This course will equip the biblical counselor with the necessary skill and techniques to be successful as a biblical counselor while helping the counselor learn how to build a biblical worldview, utilizing scripture as the basis for healing. C304 Grief and Trauma Counseling This course will address responses of people in life issues such as death, addictions, rape/sexual abuse, suicide prevention, domestic violence, and other real-life traumas that will be encountered in ministry. C305 Counseling Victims of Abuse This course will study the proper ways to minster to those who have gone through abuse; whether it is sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical. The counselor will be given information to better understand the abused and given techniques to help bring the person to a place of spiritual, emotional, and physical wholeness. C306 Counseling Abuse and Addictive Behavior This course will study the warning signs of abuse, the emotions of the abused, ways to speak to those who have been abused, the cycle of abuse, and ways to equip the abuser to end the cycle of abuse. The student will also study the various patterns of addiction, the cycle of addiction, how to break the addiction pattern, tools for recovery, and teaching addicts how to stay free. C307 Sociology Students will study social and relational psychological theories. Both pathologies and correctives will be discussed. The course will stress the role of the church as a mediator of God’s redemptive grace in Christ. C401 Introduction to Pregnancy Counseling This course will introduce and expose the student to the basic concepts of pro-life counseling; offer the student the opportunity to understand what the Bible says about being pro-life; and instruct the student about pregnancy and abortion so that the student will understand why a woman may choose abortion. C402 Post-Abortion Counseling The purpose of this course is to bring the student face-to-face with the literal realities concerning all of the major issues related to post-abortion trauma for both

a woman and a man, and to prepare the student to become competent to counsel the post-abortive using a proven biblical approach. C403 Premarital Counseling This course will introduce the student to the importance of premarital counseling for marital preparation and the role of the church and its ministers in this process. C404 Domestic Abuse Counseling

To help decrease domestic abuse incidents within the church by counteracting

false teachings and misappropriated scriptures about the expectation of the roles

of husbands and wives, thereby helping to create a church climate where doctrine

and religious teachings are sound, contextually based, and balanced.

C405 Counseling Children and Adolescent Issues

This course will study the issues that face children and adolescents including

suicide, changes in family life, drugs and alcohol, relationship issues, sexual issues,

abuse, eating disorders, and self-image. The counselor will learn how to address

those in need of counseling and biblical methods for bringing healing.

C406 Grief, Trauma, and Depression Counseling

This course will study the cause and effects of trauma, the commonalities, the

responses of those hurting, tools for healing, and the response of the counselor in

the counseling setting.

C407 Counseling Practicum

This course will serve as the counseling program capstone for the student who has

completed all of the other academic requirements for the Biblical Counseling

degree program.

Strong Bible Foundation

Beyond ministerial and leadership

training at its core, the IFCA-BC

Curriculum is biblically focused.

We believe in a strong foundation

built on the Word of God using

appropriate hermeneutical

interpretation. We include Old and

New Testament Survey courses, as

well as courses focused on

individual books of the Bible such

as Romans, The Acts of the

Apostles, The Book of Hebrews,

The Synoptic Gospels, and The

Four Gospels, among many others.

OUR CREDIBILITY

IFCA, founded in 1927, is an affiliate member of the National Association of Evangelicals,

an alliance of 70 evangelical church bodies representing more than 15 million members.

IFCA Bible College, founded in 2014, is domiciled in the State of Ohio, and operates as an

exempt religious institution of higher learning in accordance with exclusion OH ST – 1713.02

Certificate of authorization. “This institution is not certified by the board of regents or the

state of Ohio”.

IFCA - BC is pursuing the application process with the following:

Affiliation Membership with Association for Biblical Higher Education.

Certification with the Council of Private Colleges of America.

IFCA - BC is in a relationship with the following:

Academic Partnership with:

Berean School of the Bible

Master’s International School of Divinity

Bridges for Peace Institute of Israel Studies, Jerusalem Israel

Kilimanjaro Bible College

West Coast Bible College & Seminary

Ebenezer Mission Theological Seminary

IFCA DISTRICT Churches

About Institutional Credibility

Distance learning is the fastest growing edge of adult higher education, and the most widely

preferred method of study for individuals serving in Christian ministry. Most schools are now

offering degree programs through distance education. However, with the popularity and

acceptance of distance education, there are also abuses by college degree mills and substandard

programs promoting inexpensive degrees for very little work (such as reading a few popular

books and writing brief reports).

Therefore, many individuals and ministry leaders are skeptical of distance education schools

that are not accredited. This is understandable but unfortunate. The truth is, there are high

quality unaccredited schools that are of exceptionally good quality. These institutions may

offer advantages that accredited schools cannot.

High quality unaccredited schools are usually unaccredited for one of the following reasons: #1

They do not accept government funding and therefore do not need to be accredited; #2 They

are currently working toward accreditation (which can take up to 5-10 years). #3 They wish to

keep their tuition as low as possible so that they can serve a wider group of students; #4 They

have objections to some of the accreditation restrictions. Of course, degree mills and

substandard schools often quote the same reasons as a motive to cover unethical and even

illegal money making schemes.

On the other hand, high quality unaccredited schools which exercise academic excellence are

often recognized by other institutions. If the school is so recognized, then prospective students,

current students, graduates, and ministry leaders have good reason to be accepting and

respectful of credits and degrees earned at these institutions. IFCA – BC will be such a program.

We’ve been asked the question, “Does a degree

from IFCA Bible College have credibility?” In

short, the answer is absolutely! In assessing

the credibility of any institution, we suggest

that you review the experience and education

of the members of the organization. A

ministry degree from IFCA-BC has been

recognized by many churches and ministries

and we are constantly seeing new ways to gain

relationships, memberships, and affiliations

which will only enhance our credibility.

PROFESSORS AT IFCA BIBLE COLLEGE We can confidently say that our professors are trained and equipped to teach the students of IFCA Bible College. We have provided a list of all the universities and

colleges that the professors have received their credentials.

American Christian College and Seminary Asbury Theological Seminary Ashland Theological Seminary

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Berean School of the Bible

Capella University Central Bible College Christian Life College

Community College of Air Force Eastern Michigan University

Elim Bible Institute Emory University

Evangel University Evangelical Theological Seminary

Geneva College Gordon-Cornwell Theological Seminary

Kent State University Malone College

Mohawk Valley Bible Institute Masters School of Divinity National Louis University Northeastern Seminary

Nyack College Oral Roberts University

Regent University Rhema Bible Training Center

Roberts Wesleyan College Rome Bible Institute

Southeastern University Southern Illinois University

Trinity Theological Seminary University of Cambridge University of Michigan

Valley Forge Christian College Western Connecticut State College

Western Kentucky University Youngstown State University

Zion Bible College

IFCA Bible College

Tuition & Fees

For the believer, we understand that God has called us to stewardship. The truth is, we are

merely stewards of God’s property. He can choose to entrust us to manage as much or as little as

He wills. However, in every case we are never to assume ownership because: “The earth is the

Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.” Psalm 24:1

Consistently recognizing God’s ownership can be difficult. It is easy to believe intellectually that

God owns all you have but still live as if this were not true. Our society suggest an opposing view.

Everything around us – the media, education, even the law – says that what you possess you own.

Genuinely acknowledging God’s ownership requires nothing less than a new way of thinking for

many of us.

It is with this mindset that we have come up with our philosophy for tuition for IFCA – Bible

College. Our goal is that you would receive a high quality education, but at the same time you

would be investing in the advancement of the Kingdom of God. Being a part of IFCA – BC you

can be confident that you’re education goals and your stewardship is glorifying God.

WHY IS THE COST OF TUITION SO LOW AT IFCA – BC? Our state of the art Bible College utilizes online, live-stream, and video based curriculum. This

allows us to focus on educating students without having to pay for expensive buildings. With

professors who believe in the mission, we’re able to keep the costs low without sacrificing quality.

The best thing: The student is able to pay as you go or make a one-time payment so you’re not in

debt for life!

Registration Fee

One-time Registration Fee $50

Student Tuition

Per Class $125/Class

One-time payment option for 2 Year DEGREE (Associate) $2000

One-time payment option for 4 Year DEGREE (Bachelor) $3500

Graduation Fee

Certificate (1yr.) $75

2 Year DEGREE (Associate) $125

4 Year DEGREE (Bachelor) $225

Requirements for

IFCA Credentials

CHRISTIAN WORKER

H101 – IFCA History, Constitution & Doctrine

B101 – Old Testament Survey

B102 – New Testament Survey

H102 – Hebraic Roots M102


LICENSED PREACHER


M102 – Marriage & The Family

T101 – Introduction to Systematic Theology



MINSTER OF THE GOSPEL


M201 –Growth, Church Planting, & Evangelism


B202 – Book of Romans


ORDAINED MINISTER

B203 – Books of Moses


T301 – Inspiration, Translation & Hermeneutics

T302 – Theology of the Early Church


Elective Courses: (with permission classes may be substituted with electives)

3 Credit Course Mini-Seminar

Pre-Seminar work to be done (Reading and

Preparing for Class)

Post-Seminar work to be done (Assignments,

Papers, Test)

Options: 1 or 2 Classes can be offered to help a

student excel his/her program.

Church Host Schedule:

Class #1

Friday:

1:00pm – 5:00pm

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Class #2

Saturday:

9:00am – 12:00pm

Noon (Working lunch Q&A)

1:00pm – 5:00pm

Host Church Requirements:

- Minimum of 5 Students required to hold class

- Strong Wi-Fi provided by Host Church

- Large Class Room or Small Sanctuary provided by Host Church

- Café or Fellowship Hall for meals provided by Host Church

- Coffee & Water provided by Host Church

- Host Church provides Dinner on Friday (Student is charged $5/meal)

- Host Church provides Lunch on Saturday (Student is charged $5 for meal)

Students may Audit class for $10 (paid to IFCA Bible College) + what the host church requires. Also

Books may be purchased at Seminar for those auditing the class.

A Message from the President

Dr. Alan James Schrader

I feel honored and blessed to serve the LORD as

President of IFCA Bible College. It is sobering to think

that an incredible privilege has been bestowed upon

all of us, the call of God to ministry. It is marvelous to

consider that a sovereign God desires to use us with all

our weaknesses to advance the message of the

Kingdom of God and to display His power, “But we

have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the

Excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us”

(1 Cor. 4:7). It is humbling to think we have been

called for such a time as this.

If you are looking for an educational institution that

will passionately equip you to do the ministry work to

which God has called you, then IFCA-Bible College is

the place for you. IFCA-Bible College will not only

provide you with a theological education that is

affordable, but will also provide you with Spirit-filled,

excellent academic instructions, combined with

practical hands-on ministry opportunities.

IFCA Bible College Main Office:

25595 Chardon Road

Cleveland, Ohio 44143

216-261-7709

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Documents

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