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.
Fall Term A: August 20-October 12
Fall Term B: October 22-December 14
Term A
ZMTI 101: Biblical Interpretation
Instructor: Larry Gipson
Class Day: Monday
Class Time: 6:00 pm
Term B:
ZMTI 102: Intro to Old Testament
Instructor: Larry Gipson
Class Day: TBA
Class Time: 6:00 pm
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.
Fall Term A: August 20-October 12
Fall Term B: October 22-December 14
Term A
ZMTI 101: Biblical Interpretation
Instructor: Larry Gipson
Class Day: Monday
Class Time: 6:00 pm
Term B:
ZMTI 102: Intro to Old Testament
Instructor: Larry Gipson
Class Day: TBA
Class Time: 6:00 pm
Tuition is $50 per class. Students who register without using the online option will be subject to a $10 processing fee per semester.
How to Register
Mail your completed form and payment to:
Samford University
Ministry Training Institute
DBH 404
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
OR
Register on the first night of class.
Samford University
Ministry Training Institute
DBH 404
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
OR
Register on the first night of class.