E.D.G.E - Bible College
Equipping Disciples to Go Everywhere
What is E.D.G.E Bible College?
A video-based ministerial school, offering two-year and four-year degrees in Biblical Studies and Ministry.
Our goal is to train the Christian worker who for various reasons may not be able to attend or go to a traditional Bible School for Biblical training.
Our Vision
To consistently develop and distribute high quality Bible courses for the teaching and training of Christian leaders in our ministry and surrounding area
To empower our ministry to become a center of ministry training, and for community transformation training and outreach
What are the benefits?
Empowers our church to become a training center with access to world-class courses and teachers
Courses are condensed and taught one-quarter the time they would be taught in a typical Bible Seminary – we pack the most important content into anointed, half-hour sessions
Well-rounded curriculum with training in understanding the Bible, in ministry, and in leadership
The cost is low enough that any student can attend – far below the cost of traditional Bible college
In class hours are only 3 hours once a week
Student can obtain an accredited Associate and Bachelor Degrees in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry
Future church workers are discipled in our home church where they can put their training to immediate use and help our church grow
Church leaders and church workers grow in Christian character and maturity as we learn God’s Word together
Equipped people are more excited about their faith and a more vibrant witness and that leads to church growth
Degree Plans
Associate’s Degree – “Foundations Track”
A comprehensive foundational Christian education designed for the variety of giftings and personalities that our church possesses
Semester 1
Creating A Welcoming Church – 1 Session
New Testament Survey – 14 Sessions
Reaching Your Destiny – 5 Sessions
Theology 1: Who Is God? – 5 Sessions
Foundations of Evangelism – 7 sessions
Semester 2
Empowered Leadership 1 – 4 Sessions
Theology 2: Who Is Man? – 4 Sessions
The Ministry of Helps – 10 Sessions
Major Themes of the Old Testament – 14 Sessions
Semester 3
Empowered Leadership 2 – 3 Sessions
Theology 3: What Comes Next? – 4 Sessions
The Gospels and John – 14 Sessions
Creative Evangelism – 10 Sessions
Semester 4
Spiritual Leadership – 3 Sessions
Marriage and the Family – 10 Sessions
The Ministry Gifts of the Holy Spirit – 4 Sessions
Embracing A Multi-Generational Environment – 3 Sessions
The Acts of the Apostles – 12 Sessions
Semester 5
Pastoral Care – 10 Sessions
Leading When You’re Not The Boss – 7 Sessions
Wisdom Literature – 8 Sessions
Introduction to Biblical Counseling – 6 Sessions
Semester 6
Leadership Challenges – 6 Sessions
The Christian Family – 9 Sessions
Leadership Toolbox – 7 Sessions
Biblical Ethics – 10 Sessions
Bachelor’s Degree of Christian Ministry
Fundamentally designed to provide discipleship, training, and guidance to students what are interested in positions in Christian ministry or leadership in a local church
Semester 7
Solution Based Counseling – 10 Sessions
Ministering to Muslims – 12 Sessions
The Church as a Caring Community – 9 Sessions
Semester 8
Free By Divine Decree – 12 Sessions
Premarital Counseling – 14 Sessions
The Pastoral Epistles – 6 Sessions
Semester 9
The Epistle to the Hebrews – 12 Sessions
Biblical Social Justice – 3 Sessions
The Character of a Leader – 5 Sessions
Principles of Church Growth – 12 Sessions
Semester 10
Homiletics – 10 Sessions
Strategies of Church Growth – 7 Sessions
Church Administration – 12 Sessions
Avoiding Burnout – 3 Sessions
Semester 11
Church History – 14 Sessions
The Art of Leading Worship 1 – 7 Sessions
The Supernatural Gifts of the Holy Spirit – 6 Sessions
Signs and Wonders – 6 Sessions
Semester 12
1&2 Corinthians – 12 Sessions
Youth Ministry – 10 Sessions
Children’s Ministry – 10 Sessions
Typical Weekly Schedule – (Wednesday 6-9)
Watch the first session together – 35 minutes
Administer the quiz – 5 minutes
Answer questions related to the session or quiz – 10 minutes
Assign homework for the session – 2 minutes
Break into groups (3-5) discuss the group discussion questions/each group give report to the class as whole – 15 minutes
Typically, one session will last between 60-75 minutes
Take a break and begin second session (following the same pattern)
Take a break and begin third session (following the same pattern)
The goal is 3 sessions per weekly meeting
Exams
Most courses will have midterm and a final exam
Exams are multiple choice or true/false questions
Exams are given during week 6 and 12
Failing an Exam & Retesting
If a Students grade for a particular course is less than 60% the following will be done:
The student may retake the final exam for the specific course to raise their average percentage to 60% or greater
To calculate the new exam grade, average the score of the retaken exam with the score of the original exam and record a new score
A Degree will only be issued to a student who has passed all courses
Practical Ministry Policy
Ministry is love in action. We learn how to minister both by being taught and by applying the things we have been taught.
E.D.G.E. School of Ministry requires that each student be involved in ministry in a local church. Student participation is part of the overall grade for each class. Percentage points will be added or subtracted from the final grade for each class, depending on the number of hours served throughout the semester. Details will be provided in the semester Packet.
Practical Ministry will be defined as:
Evangelism, Preaching, Teaching
Youth or Children’s Ministry
Worship Ministry
Prayer and Intercession
Practical Helps (e.g. cleaning, repairs, building, setup, project participation)
Pastoral Activities (e.g. visitation, counseling, etc.…..)
Personal Code of Conduct
Each Student should be of such a mind as to conduct themselves and their educational progression in a way that brings honor to Christ. (Col 3:17). If a Student is caught cheating on a test or assignment, they will receive a failing grade for that test or assignment.
Graduation
All students must start with our Associate Degree Foundations Track. Upon completing the track, that student will be eligible to transfer credit to N2NCU and apply for and Associate Degree of Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry.
All students are then encouraged to continue their education with the Bachelor’s Degree Track. Upon completing the track, students will be eligible to transfer credit to N2NCU and apply for a Bachelor’s degree of Christian Ministry.
Cost
$225 per student per semester – covers registration fees materials, supplies and overhead expenses
(Payment is due before the beginning of each semester)
(Payment is non-refundable)
6 semesters for Associate Degree = $1350
Graduation fee $200
6 Semester for Bachelor Degree = $1350
Graduation fee $200
Total for a 4 year Degree = $3100
Semester One
Week 1 M1038 Reaching Your Destiny Session 1
Date 9/8/21 B2079 New Testament Survey Session 1
M1115 Foundation of Evangelism Session 1
Week 2 M1038 Reaching Your Destiny Session 2
Date 9/15/21 B2079 New Testament Survey Session 2
M1115 Foundations of Evangelism Session 2
Week 3 M1038 Reaching Your Destiny Session 3
Date 9/22/21 B2079 New Testament Survey Session 3
M1115 Foundations of Evangelism Session 3
Week 4 M1038 Reaching Your Destiny Session 4
Date 9/29/21 B2079 New Testament Survey Session 4
M1115 Foundations of Evangelism Session 4
Week 5 M1038 Reaching Your Destiny Session 5
Date 10/6/21 B2079 New Testament Survey Session 5
B2079 New Testament Survey Session 6
Week 6 B2079 New Testament Survey Session 7
Date 10/13/21 Midterm Exam Exam
Week 7 B1129 Theology 1 Session 1
Date 10/20/21 B2079 New Testament Survey Session 8
M1115 Foundations of Evangelism Session 5
Week 8 B1129 Theology 1 Session 2
Date 10/27/21 B2079 New Testament Survey Session 9
M1115 Foundations of Evangelism Session 6
Week 9 B1129 Theology 1 Session 3
Date 11/3/21 B2079 New Testament Survey Session 10
M1115 Foundations of Evangelism Session 7
Week 10 B1129 Theology 1 Session 4
Date 11/10/21 B2079 New Testament Survey Session 11
B2079 New Testament Survey Session 12
Week 11 B1129 Theology 1 Session 5
Date 11/17/21 B2079 New Testament Survey Session 13
B2079 New Testament Survey Session 14
Week 12 M1117A Creating a Welcoming Church Session 1
Date 11/24/21 Final Exam Exam