Our History
For over forty years, the D. Edwin Johnson Baptist Institute has had the mission of training men and women from many denominations for more effective ministry in their local church. Regardless of the educational background, it has been the school's mandate to equip pastors, teachers, missionaries, lay persons, and others desiring to study God's Word to be competent in rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
The value of continuing Christian education, the D. Edwin Johnson Baptist Institute's Seminary Extension program, has been proven and endorsed throughout the country. When pastors, teachers, and lay persons are trained for effective ministry, they minister more effectively in the community and the church. Our society today respects skill and training. In order for the Christian to communicate effectively, he must be well equipped.
Seminary Extension Diplomas
Diplomas can be earned for academic work completed through Seminary Extension. These diplomas are of two types:
1) Diplomas which are awarded by Seminary Extension
2) Diplomas awarded by individual Southern Baptist seminaries.
Courses which meet the requirements for these diplomas are found in the Diploma Courses section of this web page.
The diplomas awarded by Seminary Extension are as follows:
Diploma in Pastoral Ministries:
BB 3100
GM 3500
Biblical Area Courses
BB 3100 - HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE:
An introduction to the doctrinal, historical, and literary nature of the Bible, and other general questions involved in reading the Bible with understanding. The course also deals with the authority, purpose, and message of the Bible; the history reflected in the Old Testament; and principles of biblical interpretation.
OT 3103 - OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY, PART I (Background, Pentateuch, and Former Prophets):
A survey of:
(1) The historical and cultural background of the Old Testament,
(2) the books of the Pentateuch [Genesis through Deuteronomy], and
(3) the books known as the Former Prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, and 1-2 Kings).
