Academics
Greek Program
The curriculum our college offers is of 3 years long in duration. A Certificate of Studies is awarded at level B (comparable to a Bachelor of Theology and certified by the European Council for Theological Education) upon successful completion of full-time study.[1] Also, a certificate of successful attendance is issued, after the full completion of the first year.
The aim of the program is to inspire the students with the vision of the development of the Church in every part of the world, to equip them with the appropriate historical, biblical and theological knowledge that will help them interpret the Bible correctly throughout their life and to educate the students to serve effectively in various areas of Christian work.
Each academic year is divided into two semesters, however some elective courses, supervised research or practice, take place during the summer months. The curriculum is formulated – with the possibility of changes in the future – as follows:
(You can find the course content description by clicking the information button next to each course title)
First Year
1st Semester
Course
S.H
ECTS
-
New Testament Greek I *
3
5
-
Old Testament Survey *
3
5
-
Bible Study Methods *
3
5
-
Christian Witness & Catechesis *
3
5
-
Theology I *
3
5
-
Study/Research Skills *
1
2
2nd Semester
Course
S.H
ECTS
-
New Testament Greek II
3
5
-
New Testament Introduction *
3
5
-
Christian Ethics
3
5
-
Speech Communication *
2
3
-
Genesis
3
5
-
Romans
3
5
-
Elective
2
3
Year Total
S.H.: 36
ECTS: 60
Second Year **
1st Semester
Course
S.H
ECTS
-
New Testament Greek Syntax * or
3
5
-
Thesis Research *
-
Daniel & Revelation
3
5
-
Psalms
3
5
-
Theology II*
3
5
-
Theology of Orthodox Church
1
2
2nd Semester
Course
S.H
ECTS
-
New Testament Exegesis or
3
5
-
History of Philosophy
-
Church History I *
3
5
-
Christian Education *
3
5
-
Intro to Missions*
3
5
-
Old Testament Intro I
3
5
-
Christian Counseling
3
5
-
Elective
2
3
Year Total
S.H.: 36
ECTS: 60
Third Year **
1st Semester
Course
S.H
ECTS
-
New Testament Grammar & Syntax* or
3
5
-
Thesis Research*
-
1st Corinthians
3
5
-
Hermeneutics & Bibliology
3
5
-
Theology ΙΙΙ *
3
5
-
Hebrew I
3
5
-
Theological English
1
2
2nd Semester
Course
S.H
ECTS
-
New Testament Exegesis or
3
5
-
Deuteronomy
-
Gospel of John
3
5
-
Isaiah
3
5
-
Church History II *
3
5
-
Homiletics
3
5
-
Pastoral Theology
3
5
-
Elective
2
3
Year Total
S.H.: 36
ECTS: 60
3-Year Total
S.H.: 108
ECTS: 180
Notes
Semester Hours: 1 S.H. = 15 clock hours in class + 30 hours of study = 45 total hours.
ECTS (European system): 1 ECTS = 25-30 hours of total work (in and out of class).
[Ι] Ανάλογα με τη χρονιά μπορεί να προσφερθούν επίσης
- Απολογητική
- Λατρεία
- Χριστιανική Πνευματικότητα
* Class required for graduation
** Most classes of the 2nd and 3rd year are taught in alternate years.
*** Classes of the language cycle: advanced students may be exempt from 1st year Greek by passing an exam, so that they may move on directly to 2nd year Greek etc., advancing more quickly through the language cycle and having the option of more advanced courses at the end of the program.
[1] Accreditation
Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs
The Greek Bible College has received its licensing from the Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs , functioning as a College in Pikermi, Greece. According to the Greek law on Colleges, it is designated as a Center of Post-Lyceum Education (3848/2010, and its amendments 4093/2012 and 4111/2013).
According to the Greek law, the educational opportunities provided by the Greek Bible College are based on a memorandum of validation drafted with a higher educational institution that exists outside of Greece and is recognized by its own authorities; these educational opportunities lead to a first-level degree (Bachelor) comprised of at least three years of studies. Thus, the Greek Bible College partners with Liberty University (Lynchburg, Virginia, USA), and the educational opportunities it offers lead to a Bachelor of Science, awarded by the partnering university. This title is recognized in Greece with professional rights by the ATTEEN.
European Council for Theological Education
Τhe Greek Bible College has obtained institutional accreditation from the European Council for Theological Education (ECTE), as an alternative provider of higher education in 2004, together with programme accreditation for its three-year undergraduate Certificate in Theology EQF level 6, in 2004. ECTE accreditation of alternative providers of higher education indicates that the learning opportunities offered by the Greek Bible College are compliant with the European Standards and Guidelines for higher education and attests to the level 6 of the learning opportunities according to the EQF.
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