FRESHMAN PROGRAM

FRESHMAN YEAR

(BIBLE CERTIFICATE)

In your Freshman Year at Word of Life Bible Institute, you can build a strong biblical foundation while earning transferable college credits to take with you into your next life step. This twelve-month Bible Certificate program equips you with a comprehensive understanding of God’s Word along with ministry skills you can utilize in your church, family, and workplace.

Freshman Year is a residential program and is available at any of our 7 accredited teaching sites (New York, Florida, Owen Sound, Korea, Uganda, Hungary, and Mexico)

word of life bible institute campus in the winter

WHY FRESHMAN YEAR?

As you study God’s Word under some of the top Bible teachers in the country, you’ll be challenged to develop your biblical values and worldview through practical coursework and assignments. The summer semester culminates your year, giving you the opportunity to apply biblical knowledge in real-world ministry experience.

Program Structure

Our education approach is unique from other Christian colleges. All WOLBI freshmen complete the same course of study, providing a unique opportunity for collaborative learning and discussion outside the classroom. Every day holds a distinct blend of classes from resident and adjunct professors, exposing you to a diverse range of content and teaching styles in one unified program.

Beyond the Classroom

The Christian Disciplines course represents a wide range of discipleship activities that will help you apply what you’re learning in the daily rhythms of life. Elements of the Christian Disciplines course include a daily quiet time, dorm devotions, service assignments, and ministry activities. You will also participate in a variety of ministry experiences on campus and in the community; visit our ministry page to learn more!

COURSE OF STUDY

View a full list of curriculum descriptions here: COURSE CATALOG

		HOURS
Old Testament Literature	BIBL1011	3
Old Testament Exposition I	BIBL1021	3
Romans and Galatians	BIBL1321	2
Research and Writing	ENGL1011	3
Evangelism and Discipleship	EVAN1011	2
Christian Disciplines I	PRTH1010	0
Systematic Theology I	THEO1011	3
Total Hours		16

		HOURS
Daniel and Revelation	BIBL1031	2
New Testament Literature	BIBL1301	3
Gospel and Acts	BIBL1311	3
New Testament Exposition I	BIBL1331	3
Hermeneutics I	BIBL1601	2
Christian Disciplines II	PRTH1020	0
Systematic Theology II	THEO1021	3
Total Hours		16

		HOURS
Ministry Practicum I	YMIN1011	3

Course offerings may vary at teaching sites.
1 hour is equivalent to 15 classroom hours of 50 minutes each.

After Freshman Year

The Bible Certificate you’ll receive through Freshman Year will prepare you with a biblical basis on which to build the rest of your life. You can find WOLBI alumni in almost any field you can imagine— from business to healthcare, from media to missions. No matter where you go, the foundation of truth you gained at WOLBI will follow.

Many of our students continue their journey at Word of Life Bible Institute through the Sophomore Year program. This option provides a smooth transition from your Freshman Year into your next steps, and it allows you to build on your foundation of biblical knowledge through intensive ministry training.

EXPLORE SOPHOMORE YEAR