“The Office of Deacon in the Local Church,” Calvary Baptist Theological Journal 2:2 (Fall 1986): 22-28.Sam and his wife, Elaine, have three grown sons and two grandchildren.
He holds pastoral counseling certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. He also maintains an active speaking and consulting ministry and particularly enjoys serving local churches who are in the pastoral search process. Sam teaches at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of hermeneutics, English Bible, and homiletics.
Tasked with providing the biblical and theological content for every major, the Bible & Theology team seek to build growing believers who understand Scripture and know how to integrate biblical truth into life and service regardless of vocational calling. His doctoral studies focused on effective interpretation and communication of Old Testament narratives.Īs chair of the Bible & Theology department, Sam enjoys leading his talented team to serve with excellence every program at Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary and Graduate School. Sam holds degrees from Indiana Baptist College (BA, 1982), Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity, 1985), and Dallas Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry, 2001). His ministry has taken him throughout the United States and to seven countries internationally. He has served in a variety of roles, including assistant pastor, senior pastor, seminary chaplain and professor, and seminary president. For more information about resident campuses, please email or call 47.Sam Harbin is blessed to have been a follower of Jesus Christ since childhood, and brings more than 30 years of experience in pastoral and Christian higher education ministry to the classroom. Important Note: These pages are primarily for distance learning students. – ADVANCED DOCTORAL DEGREE RELIGIOUS RESEARCH (D.R.R.) Doctorate of Ministry – Religious Research – DOCTORAL DEGREES Doctorate of Ministry – Christian Educationĭoctorate of Ministry – General Christian Counseling Master of Ministry – General Christian Counseling Master of Ministry – Divinity (Requires Thesis) – MASTER’S DEGREES Master of Ministry – Christian Education – BACHELOR’S DEGREES Bachelor of Ministry – Biblical Studiesīachelor of Ministry – Christian Educationīachelor of Ministry – Liberal Christian Studiesīachelor of Ministry – Prison and Hospital Chaplaincyīachelor of Ministry – General Christian Counseling ** – CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Biblical Studies Certificateīible Teaching Certificate – Undergraduate – INDEPENDENT AFFILIATED CERTIFICATIONS Life Coach Certification ** Life Coach Certification is required for all counseling ministry programs but can also stand alone. Some degree programs allow students to choose courses from our list of Electives.
Visit the Resident Branches link on our home page for more information.Īll degree programs require students to complete the Core Curriculum. For students preferring a traditional classroom experience, we have several resident branches across the United States. Assignments are submitted either through email or regular mail. Distance learning students are sent textbooks and materials for their degree program. What follows is a complete list of biblical Christian certificate programs and Bible college degrees for: bachelor degrees, master degrees and doctorate degrees.įreedom Bible College & Seminary is recognized by Bible colleges world-wide, providing low tuition and non-interest payment plans. We offer both distance learning and resident classes. An FBCS education serves a separate niche of the student population who may not have time or resources to attend a full, academic university, but still need a specialized, biblical education to serve effectively in the Church. Freedom Bible College & Seminary offers church-related training courses and degrees which may or may not be transferable to academic colleges and universities accredited by agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education.Īt FBCS, we are committed to equipping our students for service within the local and extended body of Christ, non-profit ministries, and world-wide mission work.