Course Description
This section contains descriptions of the courses that constitute the regular curriculum of Southern Bible College. Each course is assigned a number which consists of
An ALPHABETIC CODE, Where the First and Second Letters denote the department and by which the courses are offered.
Department of Biblical Studies [B]
G- General
L- Languages
O-Old Testament
N- New Testament
Department of Theology, History and Religious Studies
T- Theology
R-Religions
H-History
Department of Ministry, Education and Mission Studies
MN-Ministry
M- Mission
E- Education
Numeric code, which describes the following particulars of each course.
The first digit denotes the course and the year in which the course is taught (1 and 2 for Dip.th, and 3, 4, 5 for B.Th.) The second digit denotes the number of credit hours for the course (1 credit hour= 15 class hours/ semester). The third digit indicates the sequence in which the course is taught within each field of study.
Description of the subjects
Diploma in Theology.
Semester 1:-
Study on Gospels: BN131 : We learn the word gospel and its definition, the literary character of the gospel, authorship, content, differences among the gospels and similarities, reliability, authenticity and chronology of events. We do learn Jesus’ life-birth, sinless life, death, resurrection, ascension, ministry, and miracles teaching such us: sermon on the mount, kingdom concept, holiness, obedience, repentance, God’s generosity, forgiveness, love and justice. During this course, we will consider the society in which Jesus lived, as well as the religious context in which he taught. We will also ask questions like, “What is a Gospel?” and “Why are the Gospels so different?” The Gospels describe miracles performed by Jesus: healing the sick, casting out the demons of mental illness from the tormented and even bringing the dead back to life. This course will not only equip the student to think critically about the Gospels, but will also provide an opportunity to reflect on the teachings of Jesus for Christian faith and practice.
Study on the book of Psalms: BO131: This Course is a study of the Book of Psalms: its divisions, nature, author and content. This course will be dealt with the text of Psalms and its interpretations. It includes a brief background about the authors of Psalms. Thus this course will lead the students into reading of the entire book of Psalms and to interpret the Psalms.
Detailed study on the book of Acts BN 132: This course is an expositional study of the Book of Acts. Students must remember the basic content and message of the Book of Acts. They have to identify the major themes of the Book of Acts and Know major problem passages and their possible solutions in the Book of Acts. The learners have to gain a greater appreciation for the canonical contributions of the Book of Acts and grow in spiritual maturity through careful and consistent application of the principles found in the Book of Acts
Pentecostalism in South India H131: The course is an overview of global Pentecostalism and will address the dynamics that led to the rise of the Pentecostal movement around the world. This course is a historical survey of the Pentecostal movement, tracing its origin and development from the New Testament period up to the classical and neo-Pentecostal movements of the present century in general and the Assemblies of God in particular. Moreover we teach the origin and development of Pentecostal churches of south India.
Character Formation 1 E131: The course provides guidelines for the elements need for effective and comprehensive character education. And to emphasize the need of character education to help students develop good character, which includes knowing, caring about and acting upon core ethical values such as respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness and compassion. For such themes we like to take people of God from OT.
Prayer and worship I BG 136: This course emphasizes the need of fellowship for a believer with the Lord for himself and for others. The student studies the best prayers of godly peoples of the OT: Adam, Moses, Joshua, Elijah, Hannah, Samuel and David and learns the principles, use of the scripture, spirit filled prayer, kinds and the steps of prayer, use of praises, identifies the hindrances and use ingredients in their prayer. This course also gives some understanding on the definition of worship, the program and the aspects of worship.
English 1
This course is designed to help students learn elements of the English language including grammar.. We use Wren and Martin’s English Grammar and Composition book. The Sentence, Subject and Predicate, the phrase and the clause, parts of speech and kinds of nouns are been taught [Lesson1-8].
Hindi I
The purpose of this course is to provide a working knowledge of the language for the purpose of missionary work.
Music I
This course is designed to give students some basic knowledge of music in general, and church music in particular. Fundamentals of music theory, singing and song leading are taught.
Semester 2:-
Character Formation II E137 : The course provides guidelines for the elements need for effective and comprehensive character education. And to emphasize the need of character education to help students develop good character, which includes knowing, caring about and acting upon core ethical values such as respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness and compassion. For such themes we like to take people of God from OT.
Intro to OT Prophets BO 132 : This course studies the phenomenon of prophecy in ancient Israel and the prophetic literature in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. We survey the historical, social, and political background of the Hebrew prophets; their main themes, passages, and relevance to modern times. A survey of the Hebrew prophets and a study of the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel; Hosea, and Joel, special attention is given to introduction, date, author, occasion and message of each book. The course objective is to help each other toward a deeper knowledge of and greater appreciation for the Old Testament prophets and their place in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Prophets of Israel
Pastoral Epistles BN 133 : In this exegetical study you will set Paul’s pastoral letters against the background of apostolic times. Special attention will be given to the way in which Paul handled false doctrine, to the basic teaching on leadership and church growth, and to the application of the apostle’s teaching to contemporary situations.
History of Apostolic church H132: It is a detail study on the apostolic age based on the book of Acts and Corinthians. This will also provide an exegetical survey of the Corinthian correspondence of the apostle Paul. Special attention will be given to the issues and solution.
Major 3 religions of India R131: [Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism]
Prayer and worship II BG132:
This course emphasizes the need of fellowship for a believer with the Lord for himself and for others. We do study: types of prayer, verses of prayer, need of faith and will of God. The student studies the best prayers of godly peoples of the NT: The Lord’s Prayer, The Tax Collector’s Prayer, Christ’s Intercessory prayer, Stephen’s prayer at his stoning, Paul’s prayer for Knowing God’s Will, Paul’s prayer for spiritual wisdom, Paul’s prayer for partners in ministry and learns the principles, use of the scriptures, spirit filled prayer, kinds and the steps of prayer, use of praises, identifies the hindrances and use ingredients in their prayer. This course also gives some understanding on the definition of worship, the program and the aspects of worship.
This course emphasizes the need of fellowship for a believer with the Lord for himself and for others. We do study: types of prayer, verses of prayer, need of faith and will of God. The student studies the best prayers of godly peoples of the NT: The Lord’s Prayer, The Tax Collector’s Prayer, Christ’s Intercessory prayer, Stephen’s prayer at his stoning, Paul’s prayer for Knowing God’s Will, Paul’s prayer for spiritual wisdom, Paul’s prayer for partners in ministry and learns the principles, use of the scriptures, spirit filled prayer, kinds and the steps of prayer, use of praises, identifies the hindrances and use ingredients in their prayer. This course also gives some understanding on the definition of worship, the program and the aspects of worship.
English II:The adjective, comparison of adjectives, adjectives is been used as nouns position of adjectives are been used [Lesson 9—13].Music II
Hindi II
Preaching I MN 231 :This is basic course dealing with the elements and types of preaching in today’s world. It includes a brief historical survey. Emphasis will be upon the preparation of the message and the messenger. A theory of preaching has to integrate at least four basic elements: preacher, congregation, text, and sermon.
Church History in India H233: This course includes a brief survey of the origin and the development of the church in India. The traditions of Thomas, the Portuguese, the protestant missions and the beginning and the growth of Roman Catholic Church are specially looked
Costumes and Manners of NT: It is about the prevailing customs, ways of living, and habits of Bible times. It helps us to understand better the life and character of the men and women of the Bible. Moreover it helps with the context of the Bible passages, helps us to picture what the world was like and what Jesus had been born into. These reference books can provide a wealth of information about the customs and lifestyles of those in Biblical times. Ex: Dress and ornamentation, women going for water, use of figurative expressions and exaggerated expressions, use of God’s name, caring goats by girls. washing clothes, weaving and making clothes, ways of living, and habits of a people,
History of Early church H234: This course includes a brief survey of the origin and the development of the early church. Early Christianity is generally reckoned by church historians to begin with the ministry of Jesus ( c. 27–30) and end with the First Council of Nicaea (325).The three major elements of the mission of the Church: proclaim the gospel, perfect the Saints, and redeem the dead.
Theology I : T231 : This course is a detailed study of the doctrine of God, Bible and Angels
History of Reformation: H235 : Reformation and modern period of church history are covered in this course. The forerunners, the Lutheran, the Calvinist-the Swiss, the English, few national reformers, the Radical, the Counter Reformation are being taught.
English IIIEnglish-3: Articles, pronouns, verb, voice and mood are been taught [Lesson 14–23.Hindi III
Music III
SEMESTER -4
Romans and Galatians BN23 :This course is a detailed study of the background and messages of Romans and Galatians
Historical Books BO 233: This course is a detailed study of the background and messages Of the books from Joshua and Esther.
General Epistles BN235: This course is a detailed study of the background and messages of James, 1 and 2 Peter,Jude, 1, 2, 3 Jn
Preaching II MN231: This is a basic course dealing with preaching practically.
Pauline Epistles BN236: This course is a detailed study of the background and messages of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon and Thessalonians
Theology II T 232: This course gives detail understanding on the doctrine of man, sin, Christ and Salvation
English IVEnglish -4 Tenses, the infinitives, the participle, and the gerund are been taught in the course [Lesson 24-30].Hindi IV
Music IV
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY [B.Th]:
SEMESTER-1
Character Formation 1 E331 : The course provides guidelines for the elements need for effective and comprehensive character education. And to emphasize the need of character education to help students develop good character, which includes knowing, caring about and acting upon core ethical values such as respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness and compassion. For such themes we like to take people of God from OT..
Custom and Manners of Israel: BG 332 It is about the prevailing customs, ways of living, and habits of Bible times. It helps us to understand better the life and character of the men and women of the Bible. Moreover it helps with the context of the Bible passages, helps us to picture what the world was like and what Jesus had been born into. These reference books can provide a wealth of information about the customs and lifestyles of those in Biblical times. Ex: Dress and ornamentation, women going for water, use of figurative expressions and exaggerated expressions, use of God’s name, caring goats by girls. washing clothes, weaving and making clothes.
His of Christianity in India:H331 : This course includes a brief survey of the origin and the development of the church in India. The traditions of Thomas, the Portuguese, the protestant missions and the beginning and the growth of Roman Catholic Church are specially looked
Synoptic Gospel BN 332: A thorough study of the first three Gospels, specially designed to acquaint the students with a comprehensive view of the life, teaching and miracles of Jesus. Authorship, purpose, date and familiar with identical and contrast contents . The gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are referred to as the synoptic Gospels because they include many of the same stories, often in a similar sequence and in similar or sometimes identical wording. They stand in contrast to John, whose content is largely distinct.
Theology I T334: This course is a detailed study of the doctrine of God, Bible and Angels
Study methods E332 : : This course is designed to give the students a proper grounding on the essential aspects of Christian discipleship, study and research methods and language skills needed for college level studies. We will study research methods for writing essays, reviews, case study, project report and bibliography.
English I
This course is designed to help students learn elements of the English language including grammar. Selected grammar points, articles, essays, short stories are made use of as exercises in comprehension and expression. We use Wren and Martin’s English Grammar and Composition book.The Sentence, Subject and Predicate, the phrase and the clause, parts of speech and kinds of nouns are been taught[Lesson1-8].
Hindi I
The purpose of this course is to provide a working knowledge of the language for the purpose of missionary work.
Music I
This course is designed to give students some basic knowledge of music in general, and church music in particular. Fundamentals of music theory, singing and song leading are taught.
SEMESTER-2
Pastoral care and counseling MN 331: An introduction to the principle and skills of counseling as applied to Christian ministry. Attention will be given to both the processes and ethics of pastoral counseling. Various types of practical situations will be dealt with.
Theology II .T332.IThis course gives detail understanding on the doctrine of man, sin, Christ and Salvation
O T Minor Prophets BO 331: Detailed study on the 12 minor prophetical books.
History of Christianity up to middle age H 333: The origin and the growth of the church from the apostolic period through the Dark Ages are taught in this course. Apostolic church, early church, imperial church, apostolic fathers, heresies, monasticism, church councils, crusades are being taught in this course
Major religions in India: R331: This is a study of the origin and history of beliefs and practices of the major living religions of India in the light of the Christian faith. It covers Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism
English II
The adjective, comparison of adjectives, adjectives is been used as nouns position of adjectives are been used [Lesson 9—13].
Hindi II
Music II
SEMESTER-3
Poetical Books and wisdom Litt: BO432:This is a survey of the Books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Lamentation, special attention is given to the characteristic features of the Hebrew poetry. Theme of each book must be learnt properly; moreover it is important to do exegesis for few important psalms
Daniel & Revelation BO433: This is an elaborate study of these two books, special attention is paid to the eschatological factors that are found in them.
Pauline Epistles BN432: This course is a detailed study of the background and messages of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon and Thessalonians
History of Reformation H434: Reformation and modern period of church history are covered in this course. The forerunners, the Lutheran, the Calvinist-the Swiss, the English, few national reformers, the Radical, the Counter Reformation are being taught.
Theology III T433: This is a detailed study about Holy Spirit, Church and the doctrine of the Future.
English III
English-3: Articles, pronouns, verb, voice and mood are been taught [Lesson 14–23.
Hindi III
Music III
SEMESTER-4
Acts & 1&2 Corinthians BN433: This course is an elaborate study of the book of Acts with special reference to the work of the Holy Spirit in the origin, growth and constitution of the Apostolic Church. Paul’s life and ministry is also dealt within this course.
General Epistles BN434: A study of the books James, I and II Peter, Jude, I, II, III John; special attention is given to the practical side of Christian life that is found in these epistles.
Church planting and its Growth MN431 :This is a study of the principle and procedures of church planting and church growth in rural and urban situations.
Pentateuch BO434: This is an introduction to the first five books of the Old Testament, with particular attention given to the historical background and implications for today.
Introduction to Christian Ethics E433: This is an introduction to the moral and ethical aspects of Christian conduct in relation to God, self and society. It includes a study of Old Testament and New Testament ethics, a review of modern interpreters and an examination of the Christian approach to various ethical issues.
Principle of preaching I and II MN432: This is basic course dealing with the elements and types of preaching in today’s world. It includes a brief historical survey. Emphasis will be upon the preparation of the message and the messenger.The practical part of this course will include step-by-step sermon building, delivery and evolution. This course, also gives some insights to students for worship leading.
English IV
Tenses, the infinitives, the participle, and the gerund are been taught in the course [Lesson 24-30].
Hindi IV
Music IV
SEMESTER-5
Church Administration and Leadership MN533: This course introduces the student to the nature, function and organizational structures of the church including the business and financial affairs of the church. It draws principles of leadership and management from various biblical models and seeks to relate them to specific areas in traditional and non-traditional ministry environment.
Life and teaching of Christ BG 531: The major purpose of this course is to teach the student the birth, life, teaching, miracles, death, burial, resurrection and glorification of Jesus. Moreover in this course the student will study the major teachings of Jesus based on the Synoptic gospels such as kingdom of God, Discipleship, eternal life, judgment, and love for mankind, loving God and Jesus claims
Village Hinduism and its Practices R532: It is a study of the popular customs, practices, beliefs, festivals and ceremonies of the Hindu village. Students are being helped to present the gospel in a contextualized manner to the neighbors.
Character Formation II E534: This second course shows the important of character, reputation in a daily living of a Christian. The purpose of the course is for [follower of Christ] leading the students to the higher level spirituality. It is a detail study of Sermon on the Mount. Through this course the student is motivated to stand in every crisis and helps to cultivate best temperament. Students learn few Bible characters John the Baptist, Jesus, Pontius Pilate, Zacchaus, John, Peter, Mary Magdalene, Ephaphraititus, Barnabas, Titus, and Timothy
Greek I BL531: This two –semester course begins with the study of Greek Grammar for the perspective of New Testament usage. It is intended to give a mastery of the fundamentals of the language together with a selected vocabulary of New Testament words.
English V
English V:Auxiliaries, and modals, conjugation, the adverb, comparison and formation of adverbs are been taught Lesson 31-36].
Hindi V
Music V
SEMESTER-6
Mission and Evangelism M531: This two part course-first examines the Biblical and Theological foundations for the church’s Mission and outlines some important trend in the history of missions. Moreover this course is designed to give the student a practical knowledge on personal evangelism, village evangelism, Gospel campaigns, street preaching, literature ministry, and hospital and jail ministries. The student is also given a comprehensive idea about the proper approach to the different people groups with the gospel
OT Historical Books BO535: A study of the Historical books; Special attention is paid to introductory and historical points
Contemporary Indian Movements G531: The purpose of this course is to acquaint the students with the major religions and socio-political developments in the sub-continent during 19th and 20th centuries and to critically evaluate the significance of these movements for the church’s witness in India today.
Different Cultic teachings E534: This course and will analyze the major cults and seek develop a critical understanding, which will enable the student to effectively deal with them. The student will also be equipped with biblical principles to successfully confront the occult world and its practices.
Biblical Interpretation BG532: This is a study of the basic principles and methods of Biblical interpretation on historical, prophetic, poetic passages and application for expository studies. The student learns the principles of interpretation, familiar with the interpretation of the past and the crucial issues involves in exegesis and exposition.
Greek II: L532: This two –semester course begins with the study of Greek Grammar for the perspective of New Testament usage. It is intended to give a mastery of the fundamentals of the language together with a selected vocabulary of New Testament words.