Courses

The Bethlehem Institute provides rigorous, God-centered Bible and theology courses to men and women living in the Twin Cities area, whether they attend Bethlehem Baptist Church or not.

Courses are available at each of the Bethlehem Baptist Church campuses during the fall and winter/spring semesters, and at the downtown campus during the summer. Typically, 6, 12, and 15-week courses are offered.

Tuition is required for courses (usually $50 for a 12-week course and $25 for a 6-week course) in order to enable us to continue to develop new courses. If finances are a problem, we have a pay-what-you-can-afford policy. Please see more information on Tuition.

TBI Essentials (Year 1)

TBI Essentials is an intensive, two-year (4-semester), group study of biblical theology, systematic theology, inductive Bible study, and practical theology rooted in TBI distinctives. Students complete regular reading and Bible study assignments and meet weekly in a two-hour discussion group with a mentor to integrate and clarify the material being studied during the week. The program can be taken at three different levels of commitment for weekly study outside of class:

Diploma Program:   5 hours/week
Honors Program:   10 hours/week plus one paper
High Honors Program:   20 hours/week plus two papers

During the first year, students study Bible Study Methods, Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Old and New Testament Introduction, Christian Life, Discipleship, Apologetics and Church History through assigned weekly readings. During the second year, students are introduced to the basic tools of biblical Greek and Perspectives on the World Christian Movement. In addition, during the second year, TBI Essentials students continue to meet weekly with a mentor to study advanced Bible study methods and lesson and sermon preparation.