First Baptist is honored to announce that we have partnered with the Samford Ministry Training Institute (MTI). MTI exists to equip Christians to be leaders in their churches and communities through theological education and practical ministry training. MTI is a non-degree program of quality biblical, theological, and practical ministry courses that prepares and equips ministers and lay leaders for service in God’s Kingdom.
The Diploma in Biblical Studies and Advanced Diploma in Biblical Studies are offered through our extension network. The extension network offers 16 courses of standardized curriculum. When students finish eight courses, they receive the Diploma in Biblical Studies. If a student completes all 16 courses, they receive the Advanced Diploma in Biblical Studies.
Diploma Courses:
ZMTI 101: Biblical Interpretation
ZMTI 102: Intro to Old Testament
ZMTI 103: Intro to New Testament
ZMTI 104: Paul’s Letters
ZMTI 105: The Minor Prophets
ZMTI 106A: Biblical Foundations I
ZMTI 106B: Biblical Foundations II
ZMTI 113: The Person of the Holy Spirit
ZMTI 114: Baptist Doctrines
ZMTI 115: Spiritual Disciplines
ZMTI 118: The Book of Revelation
ZMTI 120: The Origins of the Bible
ZMTI 121: The Writings of Moses
ZMTI 122: Christian Apologetics
ZMTI 123: Parables of Jesus
ZMTI 124: The Life and Ministry of Jesus
Each course is eight weeks in duration and consists of a minimum of 24 instructional hours. First Baptist will offer two eight-week courses per semester. Each class consists of three instructional hours per week.
2019 Classes
Spring A- ZMTI 103 Intro to New Testament
January 21- March 15: Classes meet on Monday nights at 6:00PM
Instructor: Dr. Larry Gipson
Register for ZMTI 103
Participants will be given an overview of the various sections of the New Testament. Instruction will be given on the authors, context and content of the New Testament books. Attention will be given to the history of the New Testament and the development of the New Testament Canon.
Spring B- ZMTI 104 Paul's Letters
April 1 - May 20
Instructor: Dr. Larry Gipson
Register for ZMTI 104
The Pauline Epistles make up more than a third of the New Testament writings, and therefore it is important that Christians have an understanding of why Paul wrote his letters. Participants will study the content of the letters and find application for their own Christian journey.
Tuition is $50 per class. Students who register without using the online option will be subject to a $10 processing fee per semester.
The Diploma in Biblical Studies and Advanced Diploma in Biblical Studies are offered through our extension network. The extension network offers 16 courses of standardized curriculum. When students finish eight courses, they receive the Diploma in Biblical Studies. If a student completes all 16 courses, they receive the Advanced Diploma in Biblical Studies.
Diploma Courses:
ZMTI 101: Biblical Interpretation
ZMTI 102: Intro to Old Testament
ZMTI 103: Intro to New Testament
ZMTI 104: Paul’s Letters
ZMTI 105: The Minor Prophets
ZMTI 106A: Biblical Foundations I
ZMTI 106B: Biblical Foundations II
ZMTI 113: The Person of the Holy Spirit
ZMTI 114: Baptist Doctrines
ZMTI 115: Spiritual Disciplines
ZMTI 118: The Book of Revelation
ZMTI 120: The Origins of the Bible
ZMTI 121: The Writings of Moses
ZMTI 122: Christian Apologetics
ZMTI 123: Parables of Jesus
ZMTI 124: The Life and Ministry of Jesus
Each course is eight weeks in duration and consists of a minimum of 24 instructional hours. First Baptist will offer two eight-week courses per semester. Each class consists of three instructional hours per week.
2019 Classes
Spring A- ZMTI 103 Intro to New Testament
January 21- March 15: Classes meet on Monday nights at 6:00PM
Instructor: Dr. Larry Gipson
Register for ZMTI 103
Participants will be given an overview of the various sections of the New Testament. Instruction will be given on the authors, context and content of the New Testament books. Attention will be given to the history of the New Testament and the development of the New Testament Canon.
Spring B- ZMTI 104 Paul's Letters
April 1 - May 20
Instructor: Dr. Larry Gipson
Register for ZMTI 104
The Pauline Epistles make up more than a third of the New Testament writings, and therefore it is important that Christians have an understanding of why Paul wrote his letters. Participants will study the content of the letters and find application for their own Christian journey.
Tuition is $50 per class. Students who register without using the online option will be subject to a $10 processing fee per semester.