INSTE Global Bible College | Open Bible Credentialing Track

Open Bible Credentialing

About Digital Courses

Digital Course This option gives the student a complete online experience with online book and exams. All course material is studied and completed online in a digital format. We have implemented the pedagogical and didactic tools offered by modern distance education so that you will have a better online learning experience. Students still meet in groups online once a week to grow relationships with fellow believers and apply the information learned throughout the week.

Students who successfully complete the Digital Course in Spiritual Growth will be rewarded with a special recognition. Also, this Digital Course is equivalent to Discipleship 1 for completing Level 1 INSTE.

Looking for more information? Please email greyna@inste.org or call the INSTE Global office at (515) 289-9200.

Who can be a Digital Student?

A Digital Student on the Open Bible Credentialing Track is a student who wishes to take INSTE courses to fulfill academic or credentialing requirements. Digital Students do not need to fulfill any program prerequisites and do not need to have previously taken INSTE courses. Students on the credentialing track can also choose to purchase the physical interactive textbook for their studies instead of using the digital book. Pricing will vary.

What is expected of Digital Students?

All Digital Students are expected to complete all of the course work as prescribed in the course syllabus (attendance, exams, assignments, Beyond Academics, etc.). They are also required to have a Temporary Ministry Mentor, who will supervise and evaluate Beyond Academics as they study the Digital Course in Ministry Parts 1 and 2.

All students will study five days a week and then meet once a week with their group leader and their online group. They will take their exams online.

Benefits and Limitations

Digital Students may receive credit for the courses that they have successfully completed and may request official transcripts from Inste Global. All courses studied under a Digital Student status apply for the programs of study at Inste Global Bible College should the student wish to pursue a program in the future. In that case, the student would have to fulfill all of the program requirements and expectations.

Total Program Costs

Prices are subject to change.

The total cost for the first four courses of the Digital Course Program (Digital Course in Spiritual Growth MIN101, Digital Course in Practical Christian Living THE102, Digital Course in Old Testament Studies BIB103, Digital Course in New Testament Studies BIB104), including enrollment fees, tuition, and digital books, is $360. This program consists of four semester courses as described in the catalog and on the website.

The total cost for the Digital Course in Ministry Parts 1 and 2, including enrollment fees, tuition, and digital books is $800.00. This program consists of 2 courses and Beyond Academics as described in the catalog and on the website. Upon successful completion, the student will receive the Certificate in Practical Ministry.

All Digital Students on Open Bible's credentialing track will take the following courses.

Basic License

Digital Course in Spiritual Growth MIN101 (Discipleship 1)
This course highlights the formation of basic skills and attitudes which characterize a disciple of Jesus Christ; i.e., devotional habits, personal Bible studies, the function of prayer in the life of a disciple, how to effectively witness, plus biblical attitudes toward others and oneself.
Digital Course in Practical Christian Living THE102 (Discipleship 2)
This course focuses attention on the basic doctrines of the Christian faith. It begins with the doctrine of the Church with a special emphasis on how to discover and develop spiritual gifts in the Body of Christ. Also studied are vital doctrines such as the inspiration of the Bible, the nature of God, the person and work of Jesus Christ, man and sin, salvation and sanctification, the Holy Spirit, angels and last things. All doctrines are presented from a practical and apologetic viewpoint.

Certified License

Digital Course in Old Testament Studies BIB103
The purpose of this course is to provide the disciple with a solid foundation for studies in the Old Testament. The student learns the general content of each book, its relationship to the rest of the canon, and the place of each in the progressive revelation of God in the Old Testament.
Digital Course in New Testament Studies BIB104
A synthetic approach to Bible study of each New Testament book. We consider key questions such as background, authorship, major themes, outlines, and personal application of biblical truth to the life of the disciple.
Digital Course in Ministry Part 1
- MIN201: Church Leadership - The student is encouraged to examine his/her life and discover the means that God has used and continues to use to develop him/her as a leader. Emphasis is placed on the great importance of the character of leaders and their life-long development.
- MIN304:Teaching the Bible - Although teaching methods are determined both culturally and temporally, there are certain biblical principles that are universally applicable; these are the principles that form the basis of this course. We include principles for teaching children, youth, and adults.
- Beyond Academics - This manual explains the function and goals of this important component of a student's formation.
Digital Course in Ministry Part 2
- MIN404: Counseling - This course teaches skills for ministering to people who need emotional and spiritual help. The student develops skills such as listening and questioning. Emphasis is placed on the work of the Holy Spirit and the Word both in the counselor and in the counselee.
- MIN408: Church Administration - An introduction to the skills required for the healthy functioning of the church. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, the services and ceremonies of the church, how to prepare and maintain financial information and other important documents of the church, ministry ethics, and many other practical topics.
- Beyond Academics - This manual explains the function and goals of this important component of a student's formation.

Application for Admission

Application for Admission (if you are new to the program)

Course Enrollment

(Basic) Digital Course Enrollment Form: (required for each course you take)

(Certified) Digital Course in Ministry Enrollment Form: (required for each course you take)