Women at SIBI who wish to complete their Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree will be required to take 40+ courses and four public speaking labs. Typically a student will study for three years in the Deaf Ministry Program. Most of the courses are taught in ASL; however, some courses may be interpreted and taken with the hearing instructors. The following is a list of the courses that will be taken by students in the Women's Deaf Ministry Program.

DEAF MINISTRY TRAINING CORE CURRICULUM/COURSES

WOMEN’S TRACK

  • This course is taught in ASL to Deaf students and those hearing who may want to work with the Deaf. In this course, we focus on the Pentateuch (Genesis - Deuteronomy).

  • Continuation of the study through the Old Testament — places, men, women, and promises from God. In this course, we focus on the books of Joshua - II Samuel.

  • Continuation of the study through the Old Testament — places, men, women, and promises from God. In this course, we focus on the books of I Kings - Esther.

  • An overview of the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs

  • Textual study of the book of Isaiah

  • Textual study of the book of Daniel

  • Textual study of the book of Ezekiel

  • This course is designed to help Deaf students and hearing students who work with the Deaf to see what God said to the people through these twelve prophets.

OLD TESTAMENT

  • Scope of the gospel of Matthew with special emphasis on the Sermon on the Mount

  • A study of the life and teachings of Jesus through the gospel of Luke

  • Textual study of the gospel of John

  • Textual study of the book of Acts

  • Textual study of the book of Romans

  • Textual study of the book of I Corinthians

  • Textual study of the book of II Corinthians

  • Textual study of the book of Galatians

  • Textual study of the books of Ephesians and Colossians

  • Textual study of the books of Philippians and Thessalonians

  • Textual study of the books of I & II Timothy and Titus

  • Textual study of the book of Hebrews

  • Textual study of the books of I & II Peter and James.

  • Textual study of the books of I, II, & III John

  • Textual study of the book of Revelation

NEW TESTAMENT

EVANGELISM

  • How to teach a friend about Jesus from the gospel of Mark

  • Presentation of various methods and techniques of teaching small groups and individuals

WOMEN’S

  • This course is designed to prepare women for ministry through self-evaluation and self-growth. We study the remarkable women of the Old and New Testaments and what we can learn from them.

  • This course is designed to prepare women for ministry through self-evaluation and self-growth. We learn about the history of the women’s rights and feminist movements, four views of a woman’s position in society and the church, and an overview of the Old and New Testament scriptures concerning women’s roles in society and in the church. Students choose a book from a list of recommended books and present an oral book review to the class.

  • This course helps students to understand the need for women’s ministry in the church and its purpose. We learn how to develop a “mock” women’s ministry project. We learn about the vital importance of a ministry that incorporates and practices a “Sabbatical Lifestyle.”

  • This course is designed to prepare women for ministry through self-evaluation and self-growth. We learn how to develop healthier relationships in our daily lives by setting important boundaries and becoming better informed about how to be proactive in our own ministry care.

GROWTH

  • The study and the application of various biblical teachings that will ensure the spiritual growth of the individual

  • The study of marital maturity, values, insights, and skills, which include communication, financial management, sexual harmony, and parenting.

  • How to study the Bible using the book of Jude. Study skills are taught which develop research and study habits.

  • Development of the ability to think logically and recognize false concepts

  • Basic non-clinical counseling skills and insights relevant to the people-helping tasks of ministry

HISTORY / EVIDENCES

  • Study of historical proof of Biblical people, places, and events

  • Survey of church history from the pre-Christian background through the Reformation and Restoration Movements to today

  • Confidence in public prayer, Scripture reading, song, and introducing a speaker

  • Biographical women lessons, impromptu speaking

  • Leading discussion classes, and ladies’ day preparation

  • Topical Speaking (Senior Lessons)

LABS

DOCTRINAL

  • A theological, doctrinal, and historical study of the Messianic seed prophecies from Genesis to the ascension

  • A study of the Old Testament worship based on the Law of Moses and the concepts of sacrifice and atonement

  • A study of the pattern of the New Testament church

DEAF TRACK

  • A study on how to effectively communicate God's word in ASL

  • A continuation of our study on how to effectively communicate God's word in ASL