Word of life Bible Institute Campus

SOPHOMORE PROGRAM

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SOPHOMORE YEAR

(DIPLOMA)
After completing Freshman Year at Word of Life Bible Institute, you can take your biblical knowledge to the next level with a distinct focus on ministry preparation. This twelve-month intensive program is designed for students who desire to build on their foundation of faith with practical, hands-on application.
Sophomore Year is a residential program and is only available on our New York Campus.

Prerequisite: Complete Freshman Year at an accredited WOLBI teaching site.

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WHY SOPHOMORE YEAR?

At Word of Life Bible Institute, we believe that the greatest investment you can make in your future is to become grounded in God’s Word and learn to apply it in daily life. Our Sophomore Year program will challenge you to build on your biblical foundation with rigorous coursework and classes focusing on technical, hands-on ministry skills. You’ll get to strengthen the friendships you formed in Freshman Year while gaining credits that will easily transfer toward an undergraduate degree.

If you want to take the next step in knowing and applying God’s Word, then Sophomore Year is for you.

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Program Structure

Our education approach is unique from other Christian colleges. All WOLBI students 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.
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Beyond the Classroom

Because the emphasis of Sophomore Year is ministry foundation, many more opportunities are provided for you to develop and strengthen your God-given gifts and abilities in Christian Disciplines III and IV.

One of the highlights for Sophomore Year is Missions Reality, which is part of the Cross-Cultural Studies course. This ten-day mission trip gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a ministry context either in the States or abroad. Your Missions Reality training will start at the beginning of the school year, as you learn how to raise support and prepare for the mission field. When you go on the trip, you will work alongside full-time missionaries to share the gospel and meet physical needs. Visit our ministry page to learn more.

COURSE OF STUDY

View a full list of curriculum descriptions here: COURSE CATALOG

1 hour is equivalent to 15 classroom hours of 50 minutes each

After Sophomore Year

Earning your Sophomore Year diploma will open up future opportunities like never before. Some of our graduates transfer their credits to a degree-seeking program, while others launch right into ministry. Take a look at just a few of the options for next steps beyond Sophomore Year.

Complete Your Degree with Davis College

Do you want to earn your bachelor’s degree without saying goodbye to your community at Word of Life Bible Institute? Enter Davis College! Word of Life Bible Institute partners with Davis College so that you can earn an undergraduate degree right here on our New York campus.
DAVIS COLLEGE

Transfer to a Christian college or university

Check out a list of our partner schools that offer scholarships for WOLBI graduates!
COLLEGE TRANSFER GUIDE

Serve as a Word of Life Intern

When you serve as a Word of Life Intern, you can get two years of valuable training and ministry experience while completing your bachelor’s degree. Word of Life offers internships in biblical counseling, youth ministry, and cross-cultural missions.

Our partner colleges offer significant discounts for interns, allowing you to streamline your education with an online degree at a fraction of the cost. Click the link to learn more!

WORD OF LIFE INTERNSHIP