Diploma in Biblical Studies (DBS)
This two-year program is open to those who have successfully completed high school/Tawjihi (or equivalent).
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to provide an introductory level program that better equips the student to understand and live out the Christian faith in the midst of a non-Christian world. Due to the design of this program, students who sense God leading them toward more in-depth training or full-time ministry are able to transfer everything they have studied into the JETS' B.Th. program (with this fulfilling most of the first two years’ requirements).
Goals
Educational Goals
• To discover how God has gifted, designed, and called them to serve Him.
• To understand and practice the disciplines of the Christian life, including that of sharing one's faith with others in the Arab world.
Spiritual Goals
• To possess a general understanding of both Old and New Testaments, along with a more detailed knowledge of various Bible Books.
• To evidence a familiarity with the historical development of basic doctrines of the Christia
Ministry Goals
- To gain valuable ministry experience that is built on an understanding of his or her spiritual gifts and calling.
- To demonstrate an ability to accurately study the Scriptures with a heart and ability to apply what they learn for life-change, as well as effectively teach it to others.
- To show a commitment to use what they have learned about themselves, the Bible, theology, and ministry skills to be actively involved in the local church that they are a part of.
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Course List
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FM
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Field
Ministry (4 hours) – one every semester
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CS
101
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Computer
Skills (2 hours )
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RS
101
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Research
Methods (2 hours )
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EN
400
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Introduction
to the English Language (3 hours)
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PM
100
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Introduction
to Music and Worship (2 hours)
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PM
290
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Pastoral
Counseling I (3 hours)
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CE
260
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Teaching-Learning
Process (3 hours) or elective
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CE
330
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Character
in Leadership & the Family (2 hours)
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PT
110
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Struggle
in Spiritual Growth (3 hours)
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PT
460
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Relationships
(2 hours)
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BI
101
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Bible
Study Methods (3 hours)
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OT
101
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Old
Testament Survey I (3 hours)
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OT
102
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Old
Testament Survey II (3 hours)
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NT
101
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New
Testament Survey I (3 hours)
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NT
102
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New
Testament Survey II (3 hours)
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TH
101
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Survey
of Doctrine I (3 hours)
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TH
102
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Survey
of Doctrine II (3 hours)
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TH
103
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Christian
Arab Heritage (2 hours)
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TH
205
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Ethics
(2 hours)
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TH
230
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Survey
of Church History (3 hours)
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TH
250
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Eastern
Church History (2 hours)
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Bible
Books (5 hours)
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Electives (3
hours)
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Total
64 Credit Hours
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