INDEX

Vision, Mission and Values 3

Bible College Leadership 3

Statement of Faith 4

Motivational Thought by Nevil Norden 4

Curriculum – First Year (Biblical Studies Foundations) 5

Curriculum – Second Year (Foundations for Ministry Development) 6

Curriculum – Third Year 6

Time Schedule 7

Local Church Priority 7

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Credits 8

Finances 9

Special / Important Dates 10

Evaluation and Exams 11

Accommodation 11

Registration Procedure 11

Contact Details

Roadmap and Premises

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VISION, MISSION and VALUES The training of students as leaders, ministers and church planters - inspired, empowered and led by the Holy Spirit to establish loving, Word-based Kingdom communities and become passionate doers of the Word of God. Living Word Bible College is based on the following values:

1. Love and Grace 4. Respect 2. Unity 5. Servant hood 3. Commitment 6. Integrity

BIBLE COLLEGE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Nevil Norden John Grobler Kobus & Jacolien Kloppers Senior Pastor Principal of College Pastors

Erika Robbetze Volunteer Coordinator

STATEMENT OF FAITH

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The Bible is the inspired, inerrant, infallible and authoritative Word of God.

There is one God, eternally present in three persons: God the Father, God the Son (the Lord Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit.

In the Deity of the Lord Jesus, His Virgin Birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His substitutive and reconciling death, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to sit at the right hand of God the Father, His return with power and glory.

The only means of freedom from sin is through repentance and faith in the complete work of Jesus Christ.

The regeneration through the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary for personal salvation and eternal life.

The redeeming work of Christ on the cross provides healing for the human body.

In the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the speaking of other tongues.

In the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, whose presence enables the Christian to live a holy life.

In the resurrection of the just and unjust, the one to eternal life and the other to eternal damnation.

MOTIVATIONAL THOUGHT

“Baal-Perazim” means “the Lord of breakthrough” because David sought God’s way in his life and received it from God. David gave God the honour because God had given him breakthrough. This life has its fights. You have to know the Word of God so that the Word, which is your sword, can be ready in your mouth and in your heart. You will then find that “the Lord of breakthrough” will always move before you. Enjoy, through the Word and through the Spirit, a daily love experience with “the Lord of breakthrough”!

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BBaaaall--ppeerraazziimm”” (1 Chronicles 14:11)

Nevil Norden

FIRST-YEAR BIBLE COLLEGE

CCUURRRRIICCUULLUUMM – BIBLICAL STUDIES FOUNDATIONS (BSF)

Our goal is to thoroughly immerse the student in the Word of God for one year. This is done through a systematic study of each of the 66 books of the Bible. The end product is a Christian with an in depth overview of the whole Bible. This is a valuable course for any minister that seeks to fulfil the “Great Commission” of discipling the nations (Matt. 28:18-20). During the first year the student is taught the following:

- Basic interpretation principles

- Types of literature used in the Bible

- The chronology of events in the Old and New Testament

- Significant historical background

- How to find answers for themselves

Other benefits of the Biblical Studies Programme:

1. This programme teaches a student time management and personal discipline. Each book has a due date and it is up to the students to manage their time and plot out their schedule.

2. Biblical Studies teaches endurance.

3. A constant diet of the Word of God renews the mind and major changes occur in the students’ lives as they increase in their understanding of God.

4. Biblical Studies develops reading and communication skills.

5. Biblical studies teach students to evaluate their lives, their preaching and teaching by asking, “Is this Biblical?”

Together with the curriculum we focus on discipleship and exposure to ministry. The full-time courses allow us to support ministries and give students the opportunity to become actively involved. Because a high premium is placed on the quality of ministry, exposure to ministry takes place under the watchful eye of mentors allocated to specific students or groups of students. Subjects are presented by lecturers with knowledge and/or experience in specific subject fields.

MAIN OUTCOMES

1. Christians with an overview of the full counsel of God.

2. Christians who understand and obey the gospel.

3. Christians who are disciplined and evaluate all of life by asking, “Is this Biblical?”

4. Christians who are able to apply critical thinking to all of life.

5. A passion for God and evangelism in the believer’s life

SECOND-YEAR BIBLE COLLEGE

CCUURRRRIICCUULLUUMM –– FFOOUUNNDDAATTIIOONNSS FFOORR MMIINNIISSTTRRYY DDEEVVEELLOOPPMMEENNTT The second year curriculum focuses on equipping people to be effective ministers of the gospel. The training focuses on the triumph of the gospel through the church in the past 2000 years, sound doctrine, communicating the gospel to a lost world and being a Biblical Christian. All these areas and more are expanded by covering the following disciplines:

Church History

Systematic Theology

Practical Theology

The success of our training is based on seeking to implement the truth discovered in daily personal relationships between students, teachers and a lost world. Christ taught truth and demonstrated it in relationship and practical application. Our goal is to do the same. Our lecturers have the philosophy that we are students among students. We are passionate about our disciplines and aspire to give a spiritual impartation as well as a sound understanding of truth. The goal of our training is to establish loving, Word-based, Kingdom communities.

MAIN OUTCOMES

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THIRD-YEAR BIBLE COLLEGE

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In January 2019 a full-time third year was pioneered for the first time at Lewende Woord Living Word Bible College. The following subjects are covered in the curriculum:

- Ecclesiology (Doctrine of the Church, Intro to Practical Theology, Intro to Sociology, Cultural

Anthropology, Research, Pastorate)

- Introduction to Psychology and the Psychological Development of the Human Being,

Pastoral Counselling

- Children’s Ministry

- Youth Ministry

- Science and Theology

- Comparative Religions

- Cults and how to reach them

- Conversational Evangelism

- Conversational Discipleship

- Church Planting/Missiology

- Church Liturgy (essentials, negotiables and the contemporary scene)

- True Spirituality

- Entrepreneurship and Ministry

- Leadership

- Organizational Management

TIME SCHEDULE

Full-time classes run every Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 13:00 (this is non-negotiable). There are no classes during school holidays, but homework/assignments may be given from time to time. A term roster will be provided at the beginning of each term together with the relevant notes and hand outs.

FIRST AND SECOND YEAR Chapel Period 08:00 – 09:00

Lecture 1 09:00 – 10:30 Lecture 2 11:00 - 13:00

LOCAL CHURCH PRIORITY

Students are not obligated to be involved at Lewende Woord/Living Word during their studies. However, they are encouraged to be involved and serve at their own churches.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) CREDITS

Living Word Bible College is in partnership with the South African Theological Seminary (SATS) that is an accredited distance learning institution. The first- and second year full-time Bible College programmes have been appraised for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) credits. SATS has granted RPL credits (see below) to Living Word full-time students who want to pursue further studies to complete a Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) degree through them. After successful completion of the full-time training students may fill in a SATS RPL form with the assistance of our online administration office and enrol with SATS to complete a B.Th. degree.

The credits awarded for the Full-time First Year Biblical Studies Foundations:

Code Subject Credits

BIB1121 Essential Bible Study Principles 12

BIB1123 Words & Works 12

BIB2121 Hermeneutics 12

BIB2122 The Pentateuch 12

BIB2123 Historical Books 12

BIB2124 The Book of Acts 12

BIB2125 The Pauline Epistles 12

BIB3121 Wisdom Books 12

BIB3122 General Epistles 12

TOTAL CREDITS EARNED 108

The credits awarded for the Full-time Second Year Foundations for Ministry Development:

Code Subject Credits

PRA2123 Homiletics 12

THE1122 Biblical Worldview 12

THE2122 The doctrine of Man and Sin 12

THE2124 The doctrine of God 12

THE3123 Apologetics 12

THE3124 Christian Ethics 12

TOTAL CREDITS EARNED 72

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FFIINNAANNCCEESS** a) CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE Applications will only be considered if COMPLETED in full and if all the supporting annexures (as laid out below) have been received. Applications have to be handed in / mailed to / emailed / faxed to the Bible College:

DEBTOR’S FORM (Annexure A)

SPIRITUAL LEADER’S REFERENCE: Pastor/Cell leader (Annexure B)

PERSONAL REFERENCE 1: Family member (Annexure C)

PERSONAL REFERENCE 2: Friend (Annexure D)

b) 2020 FEES: First, Second and Third Year Studies The 2020 fees are R28 150.00 and are laid out as follows:

A registration fee of R150 and deposit of R2 800.00 is payable upon registration.

Thereafter, nine payments of R2 800.00 per month will be payable before the 7th of every month from February to October.

c) REGISTRATION FEE AND DEPOSIT

A non-refundable registration fee of R150.00 and a refundable deposit of R2 800.00 is payable upon registration. If the student’s application is successful the deposit will be deducted from his/her annual study fees and the difference will be payable monthly. Should the application be unsuccessful, the full deposit of R2 800.00 will be refunded as soon as possible.

Please Note: All applications must reach the Bible College before the December holidays start, as an interview with the Head of the College needs to be scheduled. Any applications received after the December holidays have started will be seen as late registrations, and are subject to a late registration fee of an additional R150.00.

d) PAYMENT POLICY

1. The registration fee and deposit is payable upon registration. 2. All monthly payments must be done in advance before or on the 7th day of each month

until all tuition fees are paid in full. 3. Direct and/or electronic payments are strongly advised. Please provide the Bible

College with proof of payment. 4. Tuition fees can also be paid by means of a debit or stop order. The necessary

arrangements should be made with your personal bank. 5. No money will be allocated to a student’s account without proof of payment! It

remains the responsibility of the student to make sure that proof of payment is received by the Bible College.

6. No student will receive recognition of studies at the end of the year unless all his/her tuition fees are paid.

e) BANK DETAILS Account Name LW Bible College

Bank ABSA Branch Code 632005 Account No. 407 680 6608

Please remember the reference (student number) f) TERMINATION OF STUDIES

Students who terminate their studies after the second term has started will be held liable for the whole year’s tuition fees.

g) ADDITIONAL FEES

Food, accommodation, outreach and stationary costs (over and above what the student receives in their welcome pack) are excluded from the annual fees. Possible additional costs are listed below:

Late registration R150.00

Student end of year function ±R400.00

Outreach (not compulsory) ±R15 000.00 Stationary Costs:

Aquarelle colour pencils ±R60.00 p/set

Exam pad ±R9.00 p/pad

Calculation pad ±R30.00 p/pad (Available at the Bible College) For your own account:

First year: coloured pens (black & blue), ruler, A4 plastic pockets, calculation pads

Second and third year: textbooks for the second and third year are compulsory and for the student’s own account

Administrative costs (when applicable):

Printing of assignments (black) R0.50 p/page

Printing of assignments (colour) R1.50 p/page

Photocopies – single-sided R0.50 p/page

Photocopies – double-sided R1.00 p/page SPECIAL / IMPORTANT DATES

Classes usually, but not always, commence when the Gauteng public schools start*. No one will be allowed to start the course late.

There are usually no classes on public holidays.

There will be a focus on the Bible College during all three services on Sunday 13 September 2020 and an Open Evening will be held during the following week on Thursday 17 September 2020 at 18:30.

A compulsory Bible College end year function and graduation will be held towards the end of November 2020.

*Subject to change

EVALUATION AND EXAMS

A method of constant evaluation is applied. After completing each module/subject, students will write an exam at the end of the lectures / in the last week of each term (or as determined by the lecturers). Oral tests and assignments during the term also count. ACCOMMODATION Students are responsible for finding their own accommodation. There is a commune on the premises that can accommodate 12 accepted full-time students and coaches. Rent varies between R2000 and R3000 per month (with a booking fee payable), depending on the size of the room. We advise you to inquire as soon as possible after being accepted as a student, as rooms are rented out on a first come, first served basis. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE The registration form (with annexures) and the registration fees must be at the Bible College before an application will be considered.

The closing date for 2020 applications is 6 December 2019. An additional fee of R150 is payable for applications received after this date. If the entire application process and interview is not finalised by the time the courses commences in 2020, late applicants will not be allowed to do the course.

Due to the fact that we need to arrange an individual interview for each applicant with the Head of the Bible College, we kindly request that you register as soon as possible. Said interview will only be scheduled upon receipt of all the relevant documentation and fees.

CONTACT DETAILS Please do not hesitate to contact the college for further information about our full-time, part-time, online and distance learning study options:

Tel: 012 845 8343 Fax: 086 631 4331 E-mail: ptcollege@lewendewoord.co.za Website: www.lw-bc.co.za Facebook: Lewende Woord Living Word Bible College

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