PROGRAM OBJECTIVES In keeping with Word of Life Bible Institute’s philosophy of education and subsequent mission statement, our program is uniquely three-faceted. Our institutional mission statement reflects these three components: 1. Knowledge (Study) – The mission of Word of Life Bible Institute is to educate each student within a rigorous academic and structured discipleship atmosphere , preparing him or her to live a life of maximum effectiveness for the Lord.
2. Growth (Life) – The mission of Word of Life Bible Institute is to educate each student within a rigorous academic and structured discipleship atmosphere , preparing him or her to live a life of maximum effectiveness for the Lord.
3. Show (Ministry) – The mission of Word of Life Bible Institute is to educate each student within a rigorous academic and structured discipleship atmosphere, preparing him or her to live a life of maximum effectiveness for the Lord .
We want every student to be equipped with a working and practical knowledge of the Word of God and sound doctrine (STUDY) . We also want every student to be pushed to grow through our program and equipped with the tools needed to continue growing after their time here (LIFE) . We endeavor to see this knowledge and growth show itself in students’ lives in practical ways through ministry to others (MINISTRY) . As such, the Word of Life Bible Institute program is administered jointly by the Academic Department (Study), Student Life Department (Life), and Ministries Department (Ministry). It is our conviction that all three of the facets (study, life, and ministry) are interwoven, and that an excellent biblical and theological education must evidence all three. Consider our program objectives below in light of these three facets:
Academic Objectives (Study) Students who complete the program should be able to:
A. Understand the context, content, and contribution of every book of the Bible. B. Understand the basic doctrines and history of Christianity.
C. Understand the historical, grammatical, and literal hermeneutical approach and its application to Scriptures. D. Understand how to take biblical and theological knowledge and apply it to life and ministry in any given context (Practical Theology). E. Understand and implement effective research and writing techniques. F. Think critically from a Christian worldview about their studies, life, and ministry.
Student Life Objectives (Life) Students who complete the program should be able to:
A. Develop and incorporate spiritual disciplines into daily life with the goal of long-term spiritual success. B. Learn and apply biblical principles of leadership within various contexts. C. Learn and apply principles of discipleship within various contexts.
Ministry Objectives (Ministry) Students who complete the program should be able to:
A. Understand principles and techniques of ministry. B. Incorporate various principles and techniques into real-world ministry opportunities.
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