Your Bible Training starts here!
Fall 2025 Semester
Classes Begin September 20, 2025
Orientation will be held September 13th.
Pathway to Graduation
Level 1 Courses
COGIC Official Manual
COGIC Doctrine
Survey of the Old Testament
Communication
Survey of the New Testament
COGIC Women in Ministry
Leadership Principles
Effective Stewardship & Time Management
Level 2 Courses
Practical Counseling
Sermon Preparation
Evangelism and Mission
Church Administration
Parliamentary Procedures
Ordination
Eschatology
Finance Management
Courses
Fall Semester
Church Administration
This course will focus on the development of financial, operational, and managerial skills to support sound leadership and church practices.
COGIC Official Manual
The goal of this unit is to thoroughly examine the COGIC Statement of Faith (SOF), also known as the Affirmation of Faith (AOF). The SOF
Communication
This course focuses on the importance of Christian Communication and its connection to preaching. It emphasizes the basic communication skills: verbal and nonverbal communication skills; sentence structure; grammar; and comprehension.
Evangelism & Mission
This course will explore how to effectively spread the gospel in the local community and to the nation. It will examine the practical tools needed
Practical Counseling for Clergy
This course will explore how to perceive and apply information. It will evaluate a person’s action and decisions; identify moral principles that govern individual or
Steps to Sermon Preparation
The goal for the students in this course is to be able to list in order the books that comprise the Old Testament; identify which books comprise the Books of the Law, History, Poetry, and Prophecy; describe the general themes of the Old Testament books; identify prominent individuals and events in the history of ancient Israel; discuss the work of the Holy Ghost in the Old Testament; and identify the trinity in the Old Testament.
Survey of the Old Testament
The goal for the students in this course is to be able to list in order the books that comprise the Old Testament; identify which books comprise the Books of the Law, History, Poetry, and Prophecy; describe the general themes of the Old Testament books; identify prominent individuals and events in the history of ancient Israel; discuss the work of the Holy Ghost in the Old Testament; and identify the trinity in the Old Testament.
Understading Bible Doctrine as Taught in the Church of God in Christ
The objective of this course is to guide the ordination candidates to an understanding of what theology is. The introduction places emphasis on the definition
"One of the most important institutions in our Jurisdiction is our Bible School."
Bishop William Dean, Jr., President
Sustainability
Transform Communities Across the Globe
Frequently Asked Questions
All classes will be held online using the Moodle Learning Management System. Classes will also meet via Zoom.
The Bible Training Seminars are available to anyone who desires to register and attend. Persons who aspire to become an ordained elder or licensed missionary are urged to attend.
The Biblical Training Seminars are open to any person regardless of their denomination. Licensing recommendations are only for COGIC members.
There are no prerequisites to taking the classes. All first-time students will begin at Level I. Individual courses can be taken.
Currently, college credits are not given for the class. A certificate will be given to students upon completion.