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

FALL A
ZMTI 121 The Writings of Moses
​Mondays at 6 pm, August 23-October 11 
Instructor: Dr. Larry Gipson

Class Description: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy collectively are written by Moses and are often referred to as the Pentateuch or Law books. Included in these books readers find a wide array of writing genres such as narrative, poetry, songs, law and genealogies. In this course students will examine the major themes of each book and how best to interpret those themes. 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.
FALL B
​ZMTI 122 Christian Apologetics
Mondays at 6 pm, October 25-December 13
Instructor: Dr. Larry Gibson

Class Description: What is apologetics? Some Christians believe it to mean apologizing for their faith, however the word comes from the Greek, apologia from 1 Peter 3:15. It means to “give a defense” for the things we believe as believers. This course will prepare students to “give a defense for the hope that is within them.” Study will be given on creationism, the resurrection, suffering and Christ as the only way to salvation. NOTE: This location will offer Zoom 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.