• United Faith Christian Institute & Bible College

    United Faith Christian Institute & Bible College

    1Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, IL, 60154 (708) 338-1150

  •                                             2025-2026 CURRICULUM

                                          Ministry Development Program

                              All Program Classes Are Ten Weeks Per Quarter.

                                               Student must enroll in at least two seminar classes
     
     
     
     
                              
    Course descriptions will be provided upon request! 

    *(see note below)

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    I. Ministry Enrichment(Three courses, consists of four classes each )

     

    1. Clergy Enrichment:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total)

    CLE00 Ministerial Reflection  

    CLE01 Ministerial Ethics   

    CLE02 Servant Leadership Interpretation  

    CLE03 Sermon Preparation

    2. Church Administration:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total)

    CACS00 Administration Principles

    CACS01 Ministry Marketing

    CACS02 Strategic Ministry Planning

    CACS03 Church Law/Order 

    3. Congregation Counseling:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total) 

    CCCS00 Crisis Counseling 

    CCCS01 Marriage Counseling

    CCCS02 Conflict Resolution

    CCCS03 Life Counseling

     

     II. Foundational Programs(Six courses, consists of four classes each)

     

    1. Biblical Studies:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total)

    FTSC00 Old Testament  

    FTSC01 New Testament 

    FTSC02 Manners and Customs of Bible 

    FTSC03 Theology Thought (Bible in Context) 

    2. Christian Development Programs:(1 Credit Hrs. Each. Total 4hrs.)

    CDSC00 Biblical Beliefs  

    CDSC01 The Triune God 

    CDSC02 Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity 

    CDSC03 You and Your Bible 

    3. Christian Missions:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total) 

    CMCS00 Incarnated Living .

    CMCS01 Evangelism Methodology

    CMCS02 Missions Planning 

    CMCS03 Missions and the Community

    4. Leadership Enrichment:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total) 

    LEAE00 Scripture Interpretation 

    LEAE01 Minstry Vocation 

    LEAE02 Christian Fundamentals 

    LEAE03 Church In Context 

    5. Spiritual Enrichment Program:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total)

    SESC00 The Grace of Giving 

    SESC01 The Power of Prayer

    SESC02 How to Be Satisfied  

    SESC03 Healing for Damaged Emotions 

    6. Urban Ministry Concepts:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total)

    UMCS00 Urban Biblical Strategies  

    UMCS01 Urban Ministry In Context  

    UMCS02 Urban Church and Community Relationships

    UMCS03 Urban Church in Context

     

    III. Ministry Seminars 4 Hrs. Per Class.

    Classes: 

    Research Method 

    Writing Development

    Critical Thinking  

    Understanding Community Power Systems

     

     

    *All programs will require documented ministry service!

     

    Revised: September 16, 2023

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