Full Gospel Bible Institute International Advanced Training Classes

BIBLE INSTITUTE CLASSES - FGBIIO - ADVANCED CLASSES
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NOTE: IN ORDER TO TAKE OUR CLASSES YOU MUST REGISTER BELOW AFTER YOUR SITE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED. WAIT FOR UP TO A 3 DAYS FOR APPROVAL. IF AFTER 3 DAYS THERE NO APPROVAL, CALL ME: 916-643-5022.

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BUT INSTITUTE CLASSES MAY BE TAKEN NOW: Please Be Patient with us a little while
longer for the rest of our site to work correctly :

STOP! IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED FOR FGBIIO CLASSES YET, DO SO NOW BY FILLING IN THE APPLICATION BELOW. EVERYONE IS ACCEPTED IN OUR SCHOOL, ALL AGES 12 AND ABOVE WHO CAN READ AND WRITE AND UNDERSTAND AT LEAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL READING AND ENGLISH.

After you register and have the Bible Institute approval, go to the class pages in the order given and click on a class. It will come up in PDF format. Save it to your computer. Read the course, take the chapter practice tests, and when you've completed with whole course call me for the final test; 916-643-5022.

Our grading is simple, pass or fail. 85% or above is pass, below is fail. Try to take the final test closed book at first then go back and retake the test open book and make necessary corrections as needed before turning in the test to get a grade. If you pass, go on to the next class. If fail, retake test open book. Get a passing grade. Go on to next class. Simple and easy. Everyone can pass this Bible Institute. It is not hard. You can retake the final test as many times as needed until you pass.

Classes: section I-III,
Classes: section IV,
Classes: section V,
Classes: section VI-VII,
Classes: section VIII-X,
Supplemental Courses
.

NEW GRADING SYSTEM: AS OF 7-1-2015 FGBIIO HAS CHANGED TO A PASS OR FAIL SYSTEM. ALL FINAL EXAMS ARE OPEN BOOK STYLE IF NEEDED OR DESIRED. A GRADE OF 85% OR HIGHER IS PASS, BELOW IS FAIL. IF FAILED, NO PROBLEM, JUST RETAKE THE EXAM OPEN BOOK UNTIL YOU GET A GRADE AS HIGH AS 85% OR HIGHER. WHEN YOU DO, YOU PASS. ONCE 85% OR HIGHER IS ACHIEVED, YOU MUST STOP AND ACCEPT YOUR GRADE. NO TAKING TEST OVER AN OVER UNTIL YOU GET 100 %. THAT IS CONSIDERED CHEATING AND YOUR GRADE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE CLASS OVER AGAIN WITH A CLOSED BOOK EXAM.

FURTHER: THE ABOVE APPLIES TO PLATFORMS 1-7. PLATFORM 1 IS A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT STYLE OF TESTING , SO BE AWARE. ALL ANSWER REFERENCES ARE GIVEN IN THE QUESTIONS. JUST LOOK THEM UP IN THE BIBLE AND GIVE YOUR ANSWERS ACCORDINGLY.

Student Handbook
Full Gospel Bible Institute International Online

NOTE: WE ARE AN ON LINE SCHOOL; THEREFORE, THERE MAY BE SOME DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THIS HANDBOOK AND WHAT ACTUALLY IS IN REAL LIFE. IF YOU NEED HELP, CONTACT ME AT 916-643-5022.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

Message from the President ……………………………………………...............

1. CHAPTER ONE

1. Introduction to the Bible Institute
Introduction ………………………………………………………………................
History, Purpose, and Development of the School ………………………......
Mission Statement of the School …………………………………………...…….
The Overall Picture of the School …………………………………………………
Church-Based Ministry Training …………………………………………....
Administration ……………………………………………………………........
Faculty and Staff ………………………………………………………............
Student Body Organizations and Activities ………………………………
Relationships with Church and Community……………………………..
Accountability …………………………………………………………….........
School Location and Contact Information …………………………........
Office Hours ……………………………………………………………………...

2. CHAPTER TWO

2. Spiritual Life
Spiritual Standards …………………………………………………………………..
Chapel ………………………………………………………………………………......
Personal Devotions …………………………………………………………………..
Missions Emphasis Week …………………………………………………………...
Counseling …………………………………………………………………………......

3. CHAPTER THREE

3. Social Guidelines
Appearance/Dress Standard…………………………………………………….....
Standard of Conduct ………………………………………………………………...
Prohibited Conduct ……………………………………………………………….....
Disciplinary Action …………………………………………………………………...
Suspension ……………………………………………………………......................
Termination ……………………………………………………………….................
Please Note ...............................................................................................

4. CHAPTER FOUR

4. Academic Life
Academic Guidance …………………………………………………………….........
Registration ……………………………………………………………………...........
Transfer Students ……………………………………………………………….........
Transfer of Credits ………………………………………………………………........
Transcripts ………………………………………………………………………..........
Grading System ………………………………………………………………….........
Grading Standards ……………………………………………………………….......
Course Load ……………………………………………………………………...........
Audit ……………………………………………………………………………............
Dropping and Adding Courses ……………………………………………………...
Academic Difficulties ………………………………………………………………....
Repeat Courses ………………………………………………………………………....
Class Attendance ……………………………………………………………………....
Assignments and Examinations …………………………………………………...
Academic Probation …………………………………………………………………...
Academic Disputes ………………………………………………………..................
Withdrawal from Institute …………………………………………………………...
Change of Address Procedures ……………………………………………………....
Media Use …………………………………………………………………………..........
Academic Honesty ………………………………………………………………..........
Violations of Academic Honesty ………………………………………………........
Responsible Actions By Student ……………………………………………............
Faculty Responsibilities ……………………………………………….......................
Responsible Actions By Faculty ………………………………………….................

5. CHAPTER FIVE

5. Business Affairs
Financial Obligations ……………………………………………………………........
Returned Checks…………………………………………………………………….......
Solicitation …………………………………………………………………………….....
Vehicle Regulations …………………………………………………….....……………
Insurance ……………………………………………………….....……………………..
Lost and Found ………………………………………………..…………………………
Child Care ……………………………………………………......………………………..

6. CHAPTER SIX

6. Educational Program
Basic Program ………………………………………………………............................
Transfer of Credits.................................................................................................
Ordination ………………………………………………………………………………..
Missions Program...................................................................................................
Intern Program.......................................................................................................
Curriculum...............................................................................................................

Appendix A: Campus Map (NA) We are an online school. There is no need for a map at this time as we have no physical campus other than a corporate office. However, as we obtain facilities, then we will have appropriate maps available that are significant.

FOREWORD

Message from the President

Welcome to Full Gospel Bible Institute International Online, A Free Church Bible Institute (FGBIIO) which is affiliated with The Amen – Full Gospel Fellowship International Free Church and the Harvestime International Institute!

When you signed up for FGBIIO, you took an important spiritual step. You did not enroll in a program of a denomination or organization. You enrolled in a “School of the Spirit.” It is the training of your spirit by the Holy Spirit—and that schooling never ends.

The purpose of FGBIIO training is not just to provide a mountain top spiritual experience and then send you back into the valley of life to lose it. The true test of your training will be the ability to take what you learn in FGBIIO back into the valley of everyday life and ministry and use it. The success of your experience also rests in your willingness to pass on to others what you learn.

And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. (II Timothy 2:2)

Where this spiritual call to harvest will take you, only God knows, but you can be assured that you do not labor alone. You have joined a great army of laborers, dating back to the disciples of Jesus, who have heard the call and responded. You are part of a growing network of international harvesters!

Never settle for less than the final objective. Keep sowing and reaping, in seed time and harvest time, until every people group, every tribe, and every nation is reached with the Gospel.

Rev. Dr. Bill Cousins, D.D. Th.D.
President, Convening Elder
Full Gospel Bible Institute International Online,
The Amen ~ Full Gospel Fellowship International Fellowship International free church

1. CHAPTER ONE

Introduction to the Full Gospel Bible Institute International Online

Introduction

God bless you for responding to His call. What a tremendous privilege and responsibility you have, a high calling--training for the work of the ministry. You are helping fulfill your call by becoming equipped for present and future ministries.

In this first chapter we want to provide an overview of orientation information. Your Academic Dean may be the one to personally acquaint you with this information or he may request that you attend an orientation.

The Student Handbook is designed to help familiarize the student with online Bible school life. It will tell the student what he can expect of the Institute and what the Institute expects of him as he seeks to prepare himself for Christian ministry.

General student conduct is governed by the ideals and standards of the school as stated in the Student Handbook. It serves as a guide to develop lifestyles, ideals, and standards consistent with the high calling of the ministry. Each student should seek to develop these ideals and standards of conduct while he is enrolled in Institute, whether he is on the campus or away.

History, Purpose, and Development of the School

In this section we include a brief history of the founding and development of the school. We suggest that you become acquainted with this to get a sense of how the school came into being, the vision of its founders, and how the school is developing.

Harvestime International Network is the sponsoring organization of the FGBIIO Institute. It is not the desire of the Network or FGBIIO to create a denominational structure but rather a network working between denominations, churches, organizations, and nations to raise up laborers for worldwide spiritual harvest. It is to this purpose that FGBIIO is dedicated, to recruit, train, motivate, and mobilize a network of international harvesters.

FGBIIO was conceived by the Holy Spirit in answer to a cry from the harvest fields of the world for materials geared for training the average Christian. The Institute is birthing a vision designed to move a Christian man or woman from vision to reality. The curriculum takes students beyond teaching to training where participation is required. The participation to which students are challenged is that of spiritual reproduction. Jesus’ final command was to reproduce spiritually (Matthew 23:19-20).

FGBIIO is not as inclusive as a traditional Bible Institute because it eliminates materials not directly related to spiritual growth and productivity. We are not in competition with the traditional Bible Institute structure but our training is for the average man and woman who do not have opportunities, educationally and/or financially, for such training.

FGBIIO in conjunction with Harvestime International Institute equips students with creative Bible study skills to enable continued study of Scriptures following basic course training. But the primary focus of Institute training is teaching what Jesus taught to move men from observation to demonstration of the power of God.

Mission Statement of the School

The vision and purpose of FGBIIO is to equip the saints for ministry through timely, cost effective training. We desire to raise up a mighty army of men and women who are prepared to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through vision and spiritual preparation of the heart, and training in the Word of God, its principles and methods.

The Overall Picture of the School

Church-Based Ministry Training

This church-based institute with spirit-filled staff offers aggressive ministry training for thorough equipping of Christian leadership. We emphasize balanced doctrine, servanthood, leadership, character development and developing a biblical global perspective.

FGBIIO is a place to train men and women who feel called to full or part time ministry and those interested in becoming better equipped to serve their local church.

We offer academic excellence and methods that will train you to maximize your leadership skills and attitude to reach your God-given potential.

Administration

The Academic Dean of the Bible Institute will have an orientation letter for all new students via Email. Your orientation will provide needed and beneficial information about many of the procedures, services and opportunities in your Bible Institute.

Faculty and Staff

Bible schools would like to employ full-time personnel, if they had sufficient money and the personnel available. But realistically speaking, you may find few full-time teachers in your school. Many teachers are also pastors, as well as lay ministers in full-time secular work. Often the Bible schools could not survive without the dedicated efforts of part-time teachers.

Student Body Organizations and Activities

If your school has a student body president or representative, he/she may be the one to inform you of school organizations and activities. You will want to know what student organizations are in the school, what activities are available and how you may be involved.

Academic Practices and Procedures

The Academic Dean is responsible for the scheduling of courses. Although the Academic Dean desires to know what courses you prefer to take, you need to remember that he has to consider all courses, all students and courses they need, etc. Therefore, please understand there will be times when you may not get your preference of courses or schedule.

FGBIIO courses are set in a specific order to produce a specific end result and therefore should be taken in order. It is an easy and simple process of taking one to three courses at a time and completing modules until all courses are completed. FGBIIO recommends taking no more than two courses per month or at a time. For the average student one course at a time works great and allows for more personal freedom and causes less overload, especially if you are a working person and married with children. Accelerated students only may take three courses at a time.

You will have questions arise during the term. Your school Student Handbook is a good resource for many questions you may have. If after referring to it you do not find the answer to your question, do not hesitate to approach your Academic Dean via email.

Relationships with Church and Community

Those who are called by the Lord to ministry are equally called to be a reflection of His character in both word and deed. A number of requirements and expectations are placed upon Bible school students by both the church and the community. The successful student should be aware of and observe these with diligence. You will want to be an example in both church attendance and in the paying of your tithes. Guard your reputation in the community by maintaining your integrity in financial and other community matters.

Accountability

We are a non-denominational, Full Gospel, Bible-based, Spirit-filled Bible Institute. Our school is accountable to a Board of Directors and a panel of spiritual elders through our local church, The Amen – Full Gospel Fellowship, other associated Christian churches, or Christian ministries.

School Location and Contact Information

President: Rev. Dr. Bill Cousins, DD ThD
Full Gospel Bible Institute International Online
(FGBIIO) office is located at:
2508 Rhine Way, Elverta, CA 95626
916-643-5022
fgbiio514@gmail.com
Mon. – Thur.: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm noon pacific standard time

2. CHAPTER TWO

Spiritual Life

Spiritual Standards

As a Christian Institute, FGBIIO is interested in and committed to the spiritual development of its students. Although the Institute cannot legislate spiritual growth in its students, it can and does promote means to develop spiritual growth. We believe the student needs to be committed to a lifestyle that includes a daily time of Bible reading, reflection, and prayer.

Along with online educational programming, students are encouraged to make personal choices that will reflect their desire for an intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus. Students are asked to covenant to pray and read the Word of God daily so as to assure growth toward Christian maturity.

Devotional life is a vital part of spiritual development, relating closely to every aspect of their preparation for ministry. The following are means the Institute provides and/or encourages to promote and develop spiritual life.

Online Chapel

An online chapel will be soon be developed so that online students will be able to have Christian fellowship and companionship of fellow students on a daily basis. Stay tuned for further information to be found on our new website.
In the Institute setting, chapel is for the purpose of spiritual enrichment and growth. In contrast with the classroom, it is not a structured learning situation. Chapel provides an opportunity for development in spiritual gifts and worship.

Attendance at scheduled online chapel services is requested of all students. Studying and reading for classes during chapel is not acceptable.

Chapel is not designed to focus on the structured church program, but rather on cultivating a vital personal relationship with God and the corporate relationship of the body.

Personal Devotions

Every student is urged to observe a time of daily prayer and Scripture reading. Meetings, study, or any other activity should not be allowed to take the time allotted for communion with God.

Missions Emphasis

Each semester missions is given special emphasis during one or more designated online chapel services. Students are encouraged to give of their time in intercessory prayer for world missions, home missions, missionaries, and the general work of missions. Special attention is focused on the various regions of the world through prayer bands, special speakers, etc. Offerings may be received for support of selected missionary projects.

Counseling

Faculty members are available to students through telephone contact who desire special prayer and counsel. An appointment must be scheduled via email first to set up a time and date of the prayer and counseling session. In some cases, a staff or faculty member may recommend other spiritual leaders to assist the student by providing further counseling.

3. CHAPTER THREE

Social Guidelines

Appearance/Dress Standard

Please understand that FGBIIO is an online Bible institute. We make no mandatory dress codes for our students while they are in their own home and not in public. However, while we will not police anyone, we request that our students please maintain a truly modest Christian appearance in public. The dress standard at FGBIIO is designed to be a tool to help students prepare to relate to professional life and leisure time in a proper way. We expect all students to be modest, clean, neat, and dressed in good taste, avoiding bizarre or extreme styles. The Bible emphasizes the importance of modesty, simplicity and neatness in respect to dress and personal appearance.

If applicable, the FGBIIO reserves the right to declare any questionable attire unsuitable for any occasion, just be modest and clean is all. It is recommended that FGBIIO students when visiting churches for the first and several times after wear a nice looking pant, polished shoes, a dress shirt and a tie. As a Christian biker I always daily wear my biker vest and colors, shirt and Levis or genes, but when attending a new church I always try to wear a dress shirt and tie with my vest and colors. It makes a difference when a pastor meets you for the first time. An added nice sport coat helps also. Looking professional makes one feel more professional and credible.

Standard of Conduct

Notably, being an online ministry, therefore, you judge yourself, not us. The Scriptures establish the basic principles which should guide the development of Christian character and govern all Christian behavior. Practices which are known to be morally wrong by Biblical teaching are not acceptable for members of the FGBIIO community.

While Scripture does not provide specific teaching regarding all social practices, it does advocate self-restraint in that which is harmful or is offensive to others. All questionable activities that would be detrimental to Christian character and testimony are disapproved.

Within the traditions of its Christ-centered mission, FGBIIO expects its students to exemplify a high standard of behavior and personal values. These expectations include the following:

1. Respect for the rights and human dignity of others, especially in the conduct of
relationships;

2. Respect for the rights and needs of the Institute community to develop and maintain an
atmosphere conducive to academic study and personal life;

3. Respect for the Institute's academic traditions of honesty and integrity;

4. Respect for the different backgrounds, personalities, beliefs, and spiritual traditions of students, faculty, and staff who make up the Institute community;

5. A willingness to assist others in need of support, guidance, or friendship;

6. Respect for federal, state, and local laws and ordinances;

7. Respect for the authorities, policies, procedures, and regulations established by the Institute for the orderly administration of Institute activities and the welfare of the members of the Institute community.

Prohibited Conduct

The following actions constitute misconduct, for which students may be disciplined:

1. Physical, mental, or emotional abuse intentionally or recklessly causing physical harm to any person on Institute premises or at Institute sponsored activities. This includes, but is not limited to, physical assault, verbal or written threats or abuse, racial or other forms of deliberate harassment.

2. Sexual misconduct Engaging in or the appearance of indiscreet or offensive behavior in relationships with the opposite sex and sexual sins expressly (premarital sex, adultery, and homosexual practices) are unacceptable and prohibited. Also included are pornographic books, magazines, posters, paraphernalia, and videos, as well as sexually explicit Internet sites.

3. Theft or damage Theft of property belonging to the Institute or others, or knowing possession of stolen property whether occurring on Institute premises or at Institute-sponsored activities.

Damage to or destruction of Institute property or property belonging to others.

4. Academic dishonesty & false information Dishonesty, such as cheating or plagiarism; furnishing false information; forgery, alterations, or unauthorized use of Institute documents, records, identification, or property.

5. fire safety, firearms, explosives, dangerous weapons, etc. Arson, attempted arson, or unauthorized possession, use, or storage of firearms, fireworks, paint guns, or other dangerous weapons or explosives on Institute property. Intentionally or recklessly misusing or damaging fire or life safety equipment. Intentionally initiating or causing to be initiated any false report warning of fire, explosion, or other emergency on Institute premises or at Institute-sponsored activities.

6. alcohol and/or other drugs Unauthorized sale, use, distribution, or possession of any controlled substance, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia on Institute premises or at Institute- sponsored activities. Use of any tobacco product in any Institute facilities.

7. Disorderly conduct Engaging in disorderly conduct, public intoxication, or indecent, or obscene behavior on Institute premises or at Institute-sponsored activities.

8. Violation of Institute regulations Violations of other published Institute regulations or policies.

9. Unauthorized entry or use Unauthorized presence in or use of Institute facilities or premises. Copying keys or unauthorized possession or use of keys is prohibited.

10. Vulgar or indecent language - The use of irreverent slang, offensive, vulgar,
coarse, crude or indecent language on Institute premises or at Institute sponsored activities.

Disciplinary Action

FGBIIO has no formal physical in house class structure. All classes are online, therefore we feel no need for the following ruling listed in the next two paragraphs:

The first infraction will result in a verbal warning. The second offense will be in writing. A Disciplinary Report form will be completed by the faculty member who becomes aware of the alleged violation. The faculty member retains the right to deal directly with cases of prohibited conduct. Students must be notified of the evidence of a violation and must have an opportunity to respond. In cases where both faculty member and student agree that the alleged violation did occur, and if the student agrees to the proposed sanction for the incident, then the faculty member and student are requested to sign a Disciplinary Report form, which briefly details the violation and sanction. The form is filed in the school office.

If the faculty member and student do not agree about the facts of the alleged violation or the proposed sanction, than a meeting may be requested with the Director. Both faculty member and student will be require to attend. Evidence of the alleged violation will be presented and the student will have the opportunity to respond to the evidence. It is the responsibility of the Director to determine whether or not there has been a violation and what, if any, sanctions should be imposed.

If the infraction is of such serious nature, the Director may immediately suspend or terminate a student.

NOTE: As it stands now, the only infraction serious enough for expulsion from FGBIIO would be total disrespect of FGBIIO, its staff, its character, its development, its continuance, its promotion, cheating, or any other devise serious enough to warrant such an action.

Suspension

FGBIIO reserves the right to require the withdrawal of students because of low standards of scholarship, poor physical or mental health, or attitudes and standards of behavior which conflict with FGBIIO.

A student who does not fit in with the aims and ideals of the FGBIIO may be asked to withdraw for the general welfare of the FGBIIO and the student, even though there may be no specific breach of conduct.

Termination

Termination is a permanent dismissal from Institute and will apply in cases where the Director deems there is evidence that conduct, achievement, or other factors warrant such action.

Please Note

We are only an online facility at this point. We have no physical campus as yet and may never. You will have to judge your own conduct, dress code, and mannerisms with Biblical principles yourself using the Word of God. We are not there with you and will not be able to police you or judge you, nor do we want to either. We ask that you honestly project yourselves in the terms of being a Christian man or woman of God, and if in the ministry or endeavoring to be so, as a professional Christian man or woman of God. Enough said?

4. CHAPTER FOUR

Academic Life

Academic Guidance

The academic program of the Institute is designed to prepare the student for effective ministry. Therefore, guidance relating to individual programs of study, course enrollment, and graduation requirements is provided through the Academic Dean.

Registration

There is no specific registration day as we are an online self-paced Bible institute. All students start classes after signing up for the first time. After the initial sign up online day, you will be directed to your first classes. You may download them and begin your study immediately. It is that easy and simple.

Transfer Students

Generally, FGBIIO accepts no transfer units from other Bible Institutes or colleges. There is an exception in that if a student was taking classes from another institute that offered the same exact classes as FGBIIO, then that student may submit for FGBIIO credit for that class.

Students desiring to transfer credits into FGBIIO from another Institute are required to submit an official transcript. A copy of their catalog or equivalent available information may be required by the school. Credit may be granted for relevant work done on an equivalent level.

For those schools who have not developed a catalog, a transcript cover letter can serve to provide the necessary information to a receiving school. In some cases, FGBIIO may require additional support information from the sending school, such as grading scale, scheduling, course description, and syllabus, before final approval of transfer of credit.

Transfer of Credits

The student should inquire directly with the school which he/she plans to attend to determine if they will accept credits from this institution.

Transcripts

Transcripts may be obtained by submitting a Transcript Request form to the school office. The cost is $20.00.

Grading System

NEW GRADING SYSTEM: AS OF 7-1-2015 FGBIIO HAS CHANGED TO A PASS OR FAIL SYSTEM. ALL FINAL EXAMS ARE OPEN BOOK STYLE IF NEEDED OR DESIRED. A GRADE OF 85% OR HIGHER IS PASS, BELOW IS FAIL. IF FAILED, NO PROBLEM, JUST RETAKE THE EXAM OPEN BOOK UNTIL YOU GET A GRADE AS HIGH AS 85% OR HIGHER. WHEN YOU DO, YOU PASS. ONCE 85% OR HIGHER IS ACHIEVED, YOU MUST STOP AND ACCEPT YOUR GRADE. NO TAKING TEST OVER AN OVER UNTIL YOU GET 100 %. THAT IS CONSIDERED CHEATING AND YOUR GRADE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE CLASS OVER AGAIN WITH A CLOSED BOOK EXAM.

FURTHER: THE ABOVE APPLIES TO PLATFORMS 1-7. PLATFORM 1 IS A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT STYLE OF TESTING , SO BE AWARE. ALL ANSWER REFERENCES ARE GIVEN IN THE QUESTIONS. JUST LOOK THEM UP IN THE BIBLE AND GIVE YOUR ANSWERS ACCORDINGLY.

FGBIIO used to use the following grading scale to record and report academic achievement - we now use the system listed above.:

Old Grading System

97-100 = A+
93-96 = A
90-92 = A-
87-89 = B+
83-86 = B
80-82 = B-
77-79 = C+
73-76 = C
70-72 = C-
67-69 = D+
63-66 = D
60-62 = D-
Below 60 = F

FGBIIO is an online self-paced institute. The student sets his or her own pace for desired completion of courses taken. The student can only fail if he or she just does not do the required work for course completion.

Class
Canceled: NA

Drop Pass: NA

Drop Fail: NA

Incomplete: NA

Pass: Credit received from successful course completion.

Audit: NA

Old Grading Standards

Excellent/outstanding A - 4.0
Good/above average B - 3.0
Average/satisfactory C - 2.0
Poor/acceptable D - 1.0
Failure/unacceptable F - 0.0

Testing Standards

All end of chapter tests are open book tests. First try the test closed book, then if stumped, you may look in your notes or book. The final test should be a closed book test, but open book is allowed. Be honest with yourself and the Lord.

Course Load

The Administration defines a full time student as one who is taking at least one class per month. The maximum course load is three courses per month. The minimum time allowed for full course completion and graduation from FGBIIO is one year. A student may not graduate in less than one year’s time.

Audit

There is no auditing allowed. FGBIIO is self-paced and online. The student may take a course for credit or noncredit. If after taking a course for noncredit, the student desires credit, then the student can switch over to credit and pay applicable fees as required.

Dropping and Adding Courses

NA

Academic Difficulties

Any academic difficulties are to be referred to the Academic Dean. For an appointment, please email the Institute office.

Repeat Courses

Courses may be repeated for students who have dropped or failed. If a student receives a letter grade of F, only the higher grade is computed in the overall grade point average. Full tuition cost is required for repeat courses if applicable.

Class Attendance

NA

Assignments and Examinations

Students are encouraged to prepare a study schedule at the beginning of each semester and adhere to it carefully so that sufficient time is allotted for study.

All classes are Self-paced. All testing for end of chapter tests are open book if needed. Final tests should be closed book. Be honest with yourself and the Lord and what you feel is correct and moral.

When you are finished with a course, order the final test, take the test and when done submit it. It will be graded and returned to you along with the answer key and your grade.

Academic Probation

NA

Academic Disputes

If a student disagrees with the grade he receives, he may make an appointment with the Academic Dean for consideration of the dispute. After the Dean reviews the issues and responds, His decision is final.

Withdrawal from Institute

We hope you don’t, but if you do, please contact us on our site to let us know.

Change of Address Procedures

Students are to notify the Institute office via updating your personal profile on our website of a change in address or telephone number.

Media Use

NA

Academic Honesty

As a community committed to Christian thought and behavior, the Institute fosters honesty and integrity and is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence, for students and faculty alike.

Learning is an opportunity and a privilege that demands responsibility and an uncompromising level of honor, integrity and trust. The expectation at FGBIIO is that students and faculty will take advantage of the opportunity for intellectual development, and that they will also conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the standards of academic honesty. When these standards are violated or compromised, individuals and the entire Institute community suffer.

Violations of Academic Honesty

Violations of academic honesty include, but are not limited to:

1. Use of illicit aids during an examination.
2. Giving or receiving illicit aid on an examination.
3. Copying from another student's examination, term paper, homework, or lab report.
4. Unauthorized access to computer accounts of others.
5. Plagiarism (submitting the exact words, data or ideas of another without
properly acknowledging the source).
6. Theft of examination material.
7. Falsifying works or records.

The Academic Dean is to review and respond to alleged violations of academic honesty. Provisions of the academic honesty system are as follows:

1. NA

2. NA

FGBIIO recognizes the necessity of students to take responsibility for their ethical behavior and to maintain academic honesty in their own work. We do not seek to create a community of informers. Rather, we depend upon a person's good will to care enough for a fellow student to warn the individual to abandon dishonesty for his or her own sake and that of the community. Thus, we ask all students and faculty to share the responsibility of maintaining an honest environment.

Responsible Actions By Student:
NA

Faculty Responsibilities:
NA

Responsible Actions by Faculty:
NA

5. CHAPTER FIVE

Business Affairs

Financial Obligations

Students are responsible to see that all school bills are paid promptly. Students who do not pay overdue bills may be suspended by the Institute. A transcript of grades will not be released until all bills are paid.

Returned Checks

There will be a $35.00 charge for checks returned for insufficient funds.

Solicitation

NA

Vehicle Regulations

NA

Insurance

NA

Lost and Found

FGBIIO is not responsible for loss of personal property.

Child Care

NA

6. CHAPTER SIX

Educational Program

Basic Program

The complete Harvestime program is 84 units. Each course is 3 units. Those who complete the entire program will receive an Associate of Biblical Ministries.

Transfer of Credits

All units are transferable to the Vision Christian University in Ramona, CA toward a B.A. Degree. For further information, please contact the Academic Dean.

If you want to transfer the credits elsewhere, it is your responsibility to contact the school to determine if they will accept the courses.

Ordination

Upon FGBIIO course completion you are eligible to receive full ordination if requested. The student should apply directly on The Amen – Full Gospel Fellowship website for ordination. Further, the student may also contact Missionary Chapel.com, or nacministers.org for ordination/s.

Missionary Chapel & Seminary, Inc., (MCS), www.Missionary Chapel.com, can provide master and doctorate degrees; while only conferred, they are legal and useful for the ministry only. Members with MCS ordination need write and submit necessary theses and dissertations as needed. Ordinations are instant after filling out the required submitted statement of faith agreement form.

NACM, Inc., www.nacministers.org, supply ordinations after becoming a member and requesting the ordination questionnaire file. Fill out questionnaire and submit. In about three days you can be ordained.

Missions Program

An exciting thrust of FGBIIO through Harvestime International Institute is the emphasis on world evangelization. We believe the Great Commission still applies and is a command that is not optional.

Opportunities for short-term mission involvement may be offered at a future date, giving students choices between various kinds of ministry including child evangelism, street witnessing, crusades, music, and drama. Check our website often for details.

For completion of graduation each student must participate in an approved Christian outreach program and receive credits for such before graduation can be achieved. A student will need to contact FGBIIO’s website for an approved program listing or receive approval for one’s own ministerial program. Previously ordained pastors or ministers may request credit for completed or ongoing ministry programs.

Intern Program

Intern programs will be accepted as an approved Christian program used for graduation. The student must inquire or research on his/her own to set up his/her internship. Once the internship is established, FGBIIO must be notified by the director of said internship that such does exist. Internships last various lengths of time and have various overall direction, therefore FGBIIO will not set at this season a requirement for total time needed for completion. Submit your request as needed and directed via our website noting its Christian endeavor.

Curriculum

The following courses are offered by the Institute:

1. STRATEGIES FOR SPIRITUAL HARVEST (3 units)
The initial call of Jesus Christ to men was to be spiritually reproductive: Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. His final command, that of the Great Commission, also challenged followers to spiritual reproduction. Using the analogy of the natural harvest, this course focuses on promises of spiritual harvest, things that prevent harvest, and the keys to effective harvest. It communicates the vision which the remainder of Institute training equips students to fulfill.

2. FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH (3 units)
This course stresses the importance of proper spiritual foundations for life and ministry by focusing on foundations of the Christian faith identified in Hebrews 6:1: Repentance, faith, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.

3. KINGDOM LIVING (3 units)
The Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world before the return of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 24:14). Understanding of Kingdom principles is necessary if one is to spread the Gospel of the Kingdom. This course focuses on patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry.

4. STRATEGIES FOR SPIRITUAL WARFARE (3 units)
This course moves participants beyond the natural world into the realm of the spirit. Tactics of the enemy are analyzed and strategies of spiritual warfare assuring victory over the principalities and powers of the spirit world are explained.

5. MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (3 units)
This study focuses on the ministry of the Holy Spirit, spiritual fruit, and spiritual gifts. Students are guided in discovery of their own spiritual gifts and position of ministry in the Body of Christ.

6. KNOWING GODS VOICE (3 units)
This course explains how God speaks to men today and how to find His general and specific plans for life. A Christian model for decision making is presented, along with guidelines for overcoming wrong decisions, steps to take if you have missed the will of God, and methods for dealing with questionable practices.

7. CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS (3 units)
This course equips students for personal study of the Word of God after the conclusion of Institute training. Students learn how to study the Bible by book, chapter, paragraph, verse, and word. Other methods taught include biographical, devotional, theological, typological, and topical. Special guidelines for studying Bible poetry and prophecy are presented and students are taught methods of charting and outlining.

8. BASIC BIBLE SURVEY I - OLD TESTAMENT (3 units)
This survey provides an overview of the Old Testament. Study outlines of each book of the Bible are provided for further development by the student.

9. BASIC BIBLE SURVEY II - NEW TESTAMENT (3 units)
This survey provides and overview of the New Testament. Study outlines of each book are provided for further development by the student.

10. DEVELOPING A BIBLICAL WORLD VIEW (3 units)
This course examines the Biblical world view from Genesis through Revelation. God’s plan for the nations of the world from beginning of time detailed. Current worldwide spiritual need is also presented.

11. TEACHING TACTICS (3 units)
This course examines the methods Jesus used to teach and preach the Gospel. Students are taught how to prepare and present lessons and how to teach and preach the Gospel.

12. MULTIPLICATION METHODOLOGIES (3 units)
God’s plan for spiritual multiplication is presented. This study reveals how a single Christian can be responsible for the multiplication of thousands of trained and motivated believers. Church growth principles are emphasized.

13. POWER PRINCIPLES (3 units)
The early church was born in a demonstration of the power of God. Power principles taught in this course equip students for spiritual harvest and moves them from being spectators to demonstrators of the power of God.

14. BIBLICAL MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES (3 units)
A review of Biblical management principles with emphasis on servant leadership, Biblical leaders, and Scriptural strategies for success.

15. PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS (3 units)
Students learn environmental analysis on an individual, church, and organizational basis. They learn how to analyze the spiritual environment of a village, city, state or nation prior to penetrating it with the Gospel message.

16. MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES (3 units)
Everything Jesus did centered on the great purposes of God. This course analyzes Christ’s objectives for ministry and teaches students to institute management by objectives in their own life and ministry.

17. MOBILIZATION METHODOLOGIES (3 units)
This course presents methods for mobilizing spiritual forces for God and explains the practical application of the Harvestime vision to specific areas of ministry. Referral courses in various areas of ministry are also available through this course.

18. LEAVEN-LIKE EVANGELISM (3 units)
The Gospel of the Kingdom spreads throughout the world as leaven in bread dough. The leaven is small and hidden but its impact is unlimited. Effective evangelism strategies are taught, including detailed instruction on the deliverance ministry, church planting, and techniques of networking between ministries.

SUPPLEMENTAL COURSES

19. INTERCESSORY PRAYER (3 units)
An intercessory prayer guide that includes guidelines on how to pray, what to pray for, when not to pray, resources for prayer, international intercession and factors that hinder prayer.

20. WOMEN: A BIBLICAL PROFILE (3 units)
A study of all the Bible teaches about women and their role in ministry.

21. YOU CAME UNTO ME: A JAIL AND PRISON MINISTRY MANUAL (3 units)
A complete guide to jail and prison ministry. Includes guidelines for visiting and writing inmates, conducting group services inside an institution, reaching out to families of inmates and ministering on death row.

APPENDIX A Campus Map - (NA) We are an online school only at this point. No map is needed. We may in future hold some classes at a physical address. If that happens, we will provide a map as necessary.

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