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. 

CLASSES

SPRING A
A-ZMTI 118 - THE BOOK OF REVELATION
​Mondays at 6 pm, January 25 through March 15, 2021
Instructor: Dr. Larry Gipson

Class Description: The book of Revelation contains key elements of future events while pointing to Christ our victorious Lord. Many Bible students shy away from the study of this book based on fears and misconceptions of its content. This class will give comprehensive attention to the themes and messages of Revelation through careful exegesis.  Note: This location will offer WebEx as an option for attending classes.

​​Tuition is $50 per class. Students who register without using the online option will be subject to a $10 processing fee per semester. Click the button below to register for this class.
SPRING B
​ZMTI - THE ORIGINS OF THE BIBLE
Mondays at 6 pm,  March 29 through May 17, 2021
Instructor: Dr. Larry Gibson

Can the Bible be trusted? How can we be sure that what we have today is what ws passed down to us from the writers?  This course will teach students how the scriptures came together through a process called canonization. Special attention will be given to the authority and inspiration of Scripture as well as giving assurance that the proper books are included in both the Old and New Testament Canons.  Note:  This location will offer WebEx as an option for attending classes.

​Tuition is $50 per class. Students who register without using the online option will be subject to a $10 processing fee per semester. Click the button below to register for this class.