Academic Programs
(All courses are 3 credit hours each)

Certificate of Biblical Studies
Program Goal: The Certificate of Biblical Studies is designed to provide the student with a basic foundation for present and future study of the Bible.

Course Number & Title  
OTS 101 Old Testament Survey I
OTS 102 Old Testament Survey II
OTS 103 Old Testament Survey III
NTS 101 New Testament Survey I
NTS 102 New Testament Survey II
NTS 103 New Testament Survey III
BI 101 Bible Interpretation
BI 102 Bible Study Methods
BI 103 Bible Lands and Customs
*OTS Old Testament Elective
*NTS New Testament Elective
*B/OT/ NT Bible Division Elective
BF 101 Inductive Bible Study
BF 102 Bible Interpretation
BF 103 Bible Lands and Customs
OTS Book Elective (200 level Class)
NTS Book Elective (200 level class)
Bible or Theology Elective
Total Credit Hours 36

Certificate in Christian Teaching
Program Goal: The Certificate in Christian Teaching is designed to equip the student wiht basic skills of learning and teaching the Scriptures.

OTS 101 Old Testament Survey I
OTS 102 Old Testament Survey II
OTS 103 Old Testament Survey III
NTS 101 New Testament Survey I
NTS 102 New Testament Survey II
NTS 103 New Testament Survey III
BI 101 Bible Interpretation
CE 101 Teaching Methods
BF 101 Inductive Bible Study
BF 102 Bible Interpretation
BF 103 Bible Lands and Customs
CE 101 Teaching Methods (a- children; b-youth; c-adult)
CE 102 Educational Ministries of the Church
BF 103 is Bible Lands and Customs
UM 202 Ministry to Urban Families
BF/CE/CM Two Electives
Total Credit Hours 36

Caring for People God's Way Series: 9 Credits

PM 220 Caring for People God's Way I
PM 221 Caring for People God's Way II
PM 222 Caring for People God's Way III

Urban Ministry: 3 Credits

UM 202 Ministry to Urban Families

Prerequisite: Strong writing sklls

* A certificate will be issued by the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) through the Light Learning Institue for completion of the series. North Portland Bible College will also issue a Certificate of Biblical Lay Counseling for completion of the 36 credit hours, which includes the "Caring for People God's Way series."

Certificate of Biblical Lay Counseling
Program Goal:  The Certificate of Biblical Lay Counseling is designed to develop spiritual caregivers for helping others. Contact the Student Advisor for additional information.

OTS 101 Old Testament Survey 1
OTS 102 Old Testament Survey II
OTS 103 Old Testament Survey III
NTS 101 New Testament Survey I
NTS 102 New Testament Survey II
NTS 103 New Testament Survey III
BF 101 Inductive Bible Study

   Select one or another related approved course (3 credits)
PM 120 Introduction to Biblical Counseling
PM 121 Lay Counseling II
PM 122 Lay Counseling III

    Select one of the series to complete 9 credits
P 220, PM 221, & PM 222 - “Caring for People God’s Way” Series:
PM 223, PM 224, & PM 225 - “Breaking Free” Series
PM 226, PM 227, & PM 228  – “Stress & Trauma Care”
UM 202 Ministry to Urban Families
Total Credit Hours 36

Certificate of Pastoral Ministries
Program Goal: The Certificate of Pastoral Ministries is designed to prepare people to know the Bible and minister its truths to others.

Bible Courses: 24 Credits

OTS 101 Old Testament Survey I
OTS 102 Old Testament Survey II
OTS 103 Old Testament Survey III
NTS 101 New Testament Survey I
NTS 102 New Testament Survey II
NTS 103 New Testament Survey III
BF 101 Inductive Bible Study

Church History Series (Select one, only 3 credits required)

CH 201 Survey of Church History
CH 202 Apostolic Church to the Reformation
CH 203 Reformation to the Modern Era
CM 201 Church Administration
CM 202 Homiletics
CM 203 The Ministry of Worship
CM 204 Pastoral Roles and Responsibilities
CM 205 Pastoral Leadership
WM 202 Local Church Missions Strategy
Total Credit Hours 45

Certificate of Intercultural Studies (Information pending)

Christian Ministry: 18 Credits

CM 201 Church Administration
CM 202 Homiletics
CM 203 The Ministry of Worship
CM 204 Pastoral Roles and Responsibilities
CM 205 Pastoral Leadership

World Missions: 3 Credits

WM 202 Local Church Missions Strategy

Total Credit Hours 45

Associate in Christian Ministry

Program Goal: The ACM Degree Program is designed for students who desire a college degree, but are also seeking training and skills to enhance their ministry in the local church. Some classes in the certificate programs are transferrable to the ACM Degree Program.

Associate Degree Program
The Associate in Christian Ministry (ACM) requires 90 credit hours for completion.

Course Title Credit Hours
Bible Courses 33 Credits:
OTS 101-102-103 Old Testament Survey
NTS 101-102-103 New Testament Survey
BF 101 Inductive Bible Study
BF 102 Bible Interpretation
BF 103 Bible Lands and Customs
OTS/NTS Electives, one each; OTS/NTS and OTS & NTS

Theology: 6 Credits
TH 201 Doctrines of the Bible
TH 202 Defending the Faith

Christian Education 6 Credits:
CE 101a, b, or c, Teaching Methods (Age specific: a. Children b. Youth c. Adult)
CE 102 Educational Ministries of the Church

General Education 9 Credits:
GE 111 English Composition
GE 112 Writing Research Papers
201 Advanced Writing

Christian Ministry 6 Credits only:
CM 201 Church Administration
CM 202 Homiletics
CM 203 Ministry of Worship
CM 204 Pastoral Roles and Responsibilities
CM 205 Pastoral Leadership

Personal Ministries: 6 Credits
PM 106 Spiritual Formation
PM 205 Christian Ethics

Church History 6 Credits:
CH 202 Apostolic Church to the Reformation
CH 203 Reformation to the Modern Era

Urban Studies: 12 Credits
UM 201 Understanding the City
UM 202 Ministry to the Urban Families
UM 203 Ministry to Urban Children
UM 204 Ministry to Urban Youth

Intercultural Studies: 9 Credits
WM 202 Local Church Mission Strategy
WM 205 Religions of the World
WM 206 Understanding Islam
Total Credit Hours 93