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
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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).
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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.
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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.
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An overview of the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs
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Textual study of the book of Isaiah
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Textual study of the book of Daniel
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Textual study of the book of Ezekiel
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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
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Scope of the gospel of Matthew with special emphasis on the Sermon on the Mount
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A study of the life and teachings of Jesus through the gospel of Luke
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Textual study of the gospel of John
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Textual study of the book of Acts
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Textual study of the book of Romans
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Textual study of the book of I Corinthians
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Textual study of the book of II Corinthians
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Textual study of the book of Galatians
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Textual study of the books of Ephesians and Colossians
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Textual study of the books of Philippians and Thessalonians
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Textual study of the books of I & II Timothy and Titus
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Textual study of the book of Hebrews
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Textual study of the books of I & II Peter and James.
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Textual study of the books of I, II, & III John
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Textual study of the book of Revelation
NEW TESTAMENT
EVANGELISM
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How to teach a friend about Jesus from the gospel of Mark
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Presentation of various methods and techniques of teaching small groups and individuals
WOMEN’S
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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
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The study and the application of various biblical teachings that will ensure the spiritual growth of the individual
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The study of marital maturity, values, insights, and skills, which include communication, financial management, sexual harmony, and parenting.
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How to study the Bible using the book of Jude. Study skills are taught which develop research and study habits.
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Development of the ability to think logically and recognize false concepts
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Basic non-clinical counseling skills and insights relevant to the people-helping tasks of ministry
HISTORY / EVIDENCES
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Study of historical proof of Biblical people, places, and events
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Survey of church history from the pre-Christian background through the Reformation and Restoration Movements to today
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Confidence in public prayer, Scripture reading, song, and introducing a speaker
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Biographical women lessons, impromptu speaking
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Leading discussion classes, and ladies’ day preparation
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Topical Speaking (Senior Lessons)
LABS
DOCTRINAL
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A theological, doctrinal, and historical study of the Messianic seed prophecies from Genesis to the ascension
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A study of the Old Testament worship based on the Law of Moses and the concepts of sacrifice and atonement
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A study of the pattern of the New Testament church
DEAF TRACK
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A study on how to effectively communicate God's word in ASL
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A continuation of our study on how to effectively communicate God's word in ASL