Indian Bible
College
labors at one
task above all others: teaching the Word of God. That central
activity is our contribution to God's program. A Bible college links the Word
to life, providing an intensive form of discipleship.
The Bible stands at the crossroads of our curriculum. Each program of study
has three components:
- Bible
and theology—to help students know what God has said.
- Ministry—to
help students communicate that message to others.
- General
education—to help students apply the Word to every area of life
and learning, and draw insights from all areas of learning to help them
mature as well-rounded representatives of the gospel for their society.
Indian
Bible
College
is distinct from other Bible colleges in that it specifically targets Native
American students who are pursuing full time ministry. The student/staff
ratio is extremely low, allowing for individualized instruction and courses
specifically designed for each particular audience. Remedial help is
available for those struggling with English as a second language while the
general level of education is maintained according to generally accepted
standards. Our conservative doctrinal stand sets us apart from other
Native American Bible colleges.
Programs
of Study
IBC
offers one, two and four year programs. The one year program is a basic Bible
study certificate program that is designed to meet the needs of special
bi-lingual or missionary students. A two year Associates of Biblical Studies
program is offered for students who are unable to commit the time to complete
four years or who wish to finish a degree at another college or university.
The Bachelor of Biblical Studies Degree is the centerpiece of the IBC
curriculum. This program is designed to give students a good grasp of Bible
interpretation, the contents of biblical books, theology and practical
ministry skills. Both the two and four year programs can be taken for
certificate credit by those who do not possess a high school diploma.
IBC
also offers extension courses which are primarily taught in reservation
churches. These courses are designed to meet the needs of laymen and ministers
who are unable to relocate to an on-campus program for training. Often
graduates of the school, pastors or missionaries with sister missions teach in
the extension program. The instruction may be in English or in a Native tongue
such as Navajo.