Two-Year Courses

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Academic History
At its founding in 1908, the Bible Institute of Los Angeles offered two-year courses of study. The following is a comprehensive list of all courses offered from 1908 to 1920. To see Course listings or Degrees from other years, visit Academic History.

Diploma Program

In the 1912 Catalogue, the following criteria were given for earning one's diploma:

"The diploma of the Institute is awarded to a student under the following conditions:

  1. Two years residence in the Institute.
  2. Satisfactory standing in the examinations.
  3. Credible evidence of genuine Christian character, consecration, and fitness for Christian work."Catalogue, 1912, p. 33

1909

Directors

Faculty

  • W. E. Blackstone, Dean
  • T. C. Horton
  • Rev. R. A. Hadden
  • Rev. J. H. Sammis

Special Lecturers

Department Superintendents

Assistants

  • Mrs. Jno. Lowe
  • Miss Amy Rice
  • Mrs. G. A. Neth
  • Miss Mary G. Cogswell
  • Mrs. E. Covey
  • Miss Liela Easley
  • Miss Lillian Wood

Class Work

  • Christian Doctrines
  • Church History
  • Bible Books
  • Analysis
  • Chapter Study
  • Practical Work
  • Missions

1910(question)

Program of Classes and Services"Prospectus" p. 15

  • Art of Public Address
  • Vocal Instruction
  • Bird's-Eye Views of the Bible
  • Personal Work
  • Studies in 1st. Thessalonians
  • Methods of Bible Study
  • Books of the Bible
  • Bible Doctrine
  • Bible Analysis
  • The Gospel in Isaiah
  • Leader's Class

1911

Program of Classes and Services

  • Art of Public Address
  • Vocal Instruction
  • Bird's-Eye Views of the Bible
  • Personal Work
  • Studies in 1st. Thessalonians
  • Methods of Bible Study
  • Books of the Bible
  • Bible Doctrine
  • Bible Analysis
  • The Gospel in Isaiah
  • Leader's Class

1912

Courses of Instruction

  • Bible Course
    • Biblical Introduction
    • Bible Chapter Summary
    • Analysis
    • Book Studies
    • Bible Doctrine
    • Christian Evidences
    • The Use of the Bible in Personal Work
    • Sermon Preparation
    • Teacher Training
    • Sunday School Methods
    • Methods of Christian Work
    • Missions
  • Practical Work Course
    • Attending and Assisting in Missions
    • Street Meetings
    • Tent Meetings
    • Home Visitations
    • Bible Class and Sunday School Training
    • Personal Work
  • Music Course
    • Notation
    • Sight Reading
    • Harmony
    • Composition
    • Solo Singing
    • Chorus Singing
    • Conducting
    • Piano Lessons
    • Organ Lessons
  • Popular Evening Classes
  • Scofield Correspondence Course

1913

Courses of Instruction

  • Bible Course
    • Biblical Introduction
    • Bible Chapter Summary
    • Analysis
    • Book Studies
    • Bible Doctrine
    • Christian Evidences
    • The Use of the Bible in Personal Work
    • Sermon Preparation
    • Teacher Training
    • Sunday School Methods
    • Methods of Christian Work
    • Missions
  • Practical Work Course
    • Attending and Assisting in Missions
    • Street Meetings
    • Tent Meetings
    • Home Visitations
    • Bible Class and Sunday School Training
    • Personal Work
  • Music Course
    • Notation
    • Sight Reading
    • Harmony
    • Composition
    • Solo Singing
    • Chorus Singing
    • Conducting
    • Piano Lessons
    • Organ Lessons
  • Popular Evening Classes
  • Scofield Correspondence Course

1914

Courses of Instruction

  • Bible Course
    • Biblical Introduction
    • Bible Chapter Summary
    • Analysis
    • Book Studies
    • Bible Doctrine
    • Christian Evidences
    • The Use of the Bible in Personal Work
    • Sermon Preparation
    • Teacher Training
    • Sunday School Methods
    • Methods of Christian Work
    • Missions
  • Practical Work Course
    • Attending and Assisting in Missions
    • Street Meetings
    • Tent Meetings
    • Home Visitations
    • Bible Class and Sunday School Training
    • Personal Work
  • Music Course
    • Notation
    • Sight Reading
    • Harmony
    • Composition
    • Solo Singing
    • Chorus Singing
    • Conducting
    • Piano Lessons
    • Organ Lessons
  • Popular Evening Classes
  • Scofield Correspondence Course

1915

Courses of Instruction

  • Bible Course
    • Biblical Introduction
    • Book and Chapter Analysis
    • Analysis
    • Book Studies
    • Bible Doctrine
    • Christian Evidences
    • The Use of the Bible in Personal Work
    • Sermon Preparation
    • Teacher Training
    • Sunday School Methods
    • Methods of Christian Work
    • Missions
  • Practical Work Course
    • Attending and Assisting in Missions
    • Street Meetings
    • Tent Meetings
    • Home Visitations
    • Bible Class and Sunday School Training
    • Personal Work
  • Music Course
    • Notation
    • Sight Reading
    • Harmony
    • Composition
    • Solo Singing
    • Chorus Singing
    • Conducting
    • Piano Lessons
    • Organ Lessons
  • Popular Evening Classes
  • Scofield Correspondence Course

1916

Courses of Instruction

  • Bible Course
    • Biblical Introduction
    • Book and Chapter Analysis
    • Analysis
    • Book Studies
    • Bible Doctrine
    • Christian Evidences
    • The Use of the Bible in Personal Work
    • Sermon Preparation
    • Teacher Training
    • Sunday School Methods
    • Methods of Christian Work
    • Missions
  • Practical Work Course
    • Attending and Assisting in Missions
    • Street Meetings
    • Tent Meetings
    • Home Visitations
    • Bible Class and Sunday School Training
    • Personal Work
  • Music Course
    • Notation
    • Sight Reading
    • Harmony
    • Composition
    • Solo Singing
    • Chorus Singing
    • Conducting
    • Piano Lessons
    • Organ Lessons
  • Popular Evening Classes
  • Scofield Correspondence Course

1917-1918

Course of Study

  • Doctrinal Study of the Bible
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning God
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning Jesus Christ
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning The Holy Spirit
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning Man
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning Angels
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning the Devil and Demons
  • Bible Synthesis
    • General Overview
    • The Pentateuch
    • The Historical and Poetical Books
    • The Books of the Prophets
    • The Gospels and Acts of the Apostles
    • The Pauline Epistles
    • The General Epistles and Revelation
  • Bible Chapter Summary
  • Bible Analysis
  • Bible Introduction
  • Biblical Criticism
  • Christian Evidences
  • The Study of the Bible with Special Reference to its Use in Personal Work
  • Homiletics
    • Introductory
    • Bible Readings
    • Topical Sermons
    • Expository Sermons
    • Great Chapters as Texts
    • Practice in Structure Work
    • Outline and Skeleton Work
    • Student Preaching
  • Pastoral Theology
  • Evangelism
  • Bible Teachers' Training Class
  • Psychology and Sociology
  • Pedagogy
  • Church History
  • Sunday School Organization and Methods
  • The Use of the Blackboard
  • Missions
  • Public Speaking and the Reading of the Scriptures
  • Bible Lands and Manners and Customs
  • Greek and Hebrew
  • The Study of English
  • Gospel Music
    • Theory of Music
    • Harmony
    • Composition
    • Sight Singing
    • Men's, Women's, and Mixed Chorus
    • Voice Placing
    • Solo Singing
    • Conducting
    • Normal Training
  • Practical Work

The Correspondence School

  • Course One: "Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity," by R. A. Torrey
    • Concerning the Bible
    • Concerning God
    • Concerning Jesus Christ
    • Concerning The Holy Spirit
    • Concerning Man
    • Concerning Angels
    • Concerning The Devil, or Satan
  • Course Two: "The Life and Teachings of Our Lord," by R. A. Torrey
  • Course Three: "Through the Bible by Books and Chapters," by John. H. Hunter
  • Course Four: "Personal Evangelism and Practical Work," by T. C. Horton

1918-1919

Course of Study

  • Doctrinal Study of the Bible
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning God
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning Jesus Christ
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning The Holy Spirit
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning Man
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning Angels
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning the Devil and Demons
  • Bible Synthesis
    • General Overview
    • The Pentateuch
    • The Historical and Poetical Books
    • The Books of the Prophets
    • The Gospels and Acts of the Apostles
    • The Pauline Epistles
    • The General Epistles and Revelation
  • Bible Chapter Summary
  • Bible Analysis
  • Bible Introduction
  • Biblical Criticism
  • Christian Evidences
  • The Study of the Bible with Special Reference to its Use in Personal Work
  • Homiletics
    • Introductory
    • Bible Readings
    • Topical Sermons
    • Expository Sermons
    • Great Chapters as Texts
    • Practice in Structure Work
    • Outline and Skeleton Work
    • Student Preaching
  • Pastoral Theology
  • Evangelism
  • Bible Teachers' Training Class
  • Psychology and Sociology
  • Pedagogy
  • Church History
  • Sunday School Organization and Methods
  • The Use of the Blackboard
  • Missions
  • Public Speaking and the Reading of the Scriptures
  • Bible Lands and Manners and Customs
  • Greek and Hebrew
  • The Study of English
  • Gospel Music
    • Theory of Music
    • Harmony
    • Composition
    • Sight Singing
    • Men's, Women's, and Mixed Chorus
    • Voice Placing
    • Solo Singing
    • Conducting
    • Normal Training
  • Practical Work

The Correspondence School

  • Course One: "Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity," by R. A. Torrey
    • Concerning the Bible
    • Concerning God
    • Concerning Jesus Christ
    • Concerning The Holy Spirit
    • Concerning Man
    • Concerning Angels
    • Concerning The Devil, or Satan
  • Course Two: "The Life and Teachings of Our Lord," by R. A. Torrey
  • Course Three: "Through the Bible by Books and Chapters," by John. H. Hunter
  • Course Four: "Personal Evangelism and Practical Work," by T. C. Horton

1919-1920

Course of Study

  • Doctrinal Study of the Bible
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning God
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning Jesus Christ
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning The Holy Spirit
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning Man
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning Angels
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning the Devil and Demons
  • Bible Synthesis
    • General Overview
    • The Pentateuch
    • The Historical and Poetical Books
    • The Books of the Prophets
    • The Gospels and Acts of the Apostles
    • The Pauline Epistles
    • The General Epistles and Revelation
  • Bible Chapter Summary
  • Bible Analysis
  • Bible Introduction
  • Biblical Criticism
  • Christian Evidences
  • The Study of the Bible with Special Reference to its Use in Personal Work
  • Homiletics
    • Introductory
    • Bible Readings
    • Topical Sermons
    • Expository Sermons
    • Great Chapters as Texts
    • Practice in Structure Work
    • Outline and Skeleton Work
    • Student Preaching
  • Pastoral Theology
  • Evangelism
  • Bible Teachers' Training Class
  • Psychology and Sociology
  • Pedagogy
  • Church History
  • Sunday School Organization and Methods
  • The Use of the Blackboard
  • Missions
  • Public Speaking and the Reading of the Scriptures
  • Bible Lands and Manners and Customs
  • Greek and Hebrew
  • The Study of English
  • Gospel Music
    • Theory of Music
    • Harmony
    • Composition
    • Sight Singing
    • Men's, Women's, and Mixed Chorus
    • Voice Placing
    • Solo Singing
    • Conducting
    • Normal Training
  • Practical Work

The Correspondence School

  • Course One: "Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity," by R. A. Torrey
    • Concerning the Bible
    • Concerning God
    • Concerning Jesus Christ
    • Concerning The Holy Spirit
    • Concerning Man
    • Concerning Angels
    • Concerning The Devil, or Satan
  • Course Two: "The Life and Teachings of Our Lord," by R. A. Torrey
  • Course Three: "Through the Bible by Books and Chapters," by John. H. Hunter
  • Course Four: "Personal Evangelism and Practical Work," by T. C. Horton

1920-1921

Course of Study

  • Doctrinal Study of the Bible (Cycle of Study)
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning God
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning Jesus Christ
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning The Holy Spirit
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning Man
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning Angels
    • The Bible Teaching Concerning the Devil and Demons
  • Bible Synthesis (Cycle of Study)
    • General Overview
    • The Pentateuch
    • The Historical and Poetical Books
    • The Books of the Prophets
    • The Gospels and Acts of the Apostles
    • The Pauline Epistles
    • The General Epistles and Revelation
  • Bible Chapter Summary
  • Bible Analysis
  • Bible Introduction
  • Biblical Criticism
  • Christian Evidences
  • The Study of the Bible with Special Reference to its Use in Personal Work
  • Homiletics (Cycle of Study)
    • The Call to Preach
    • Conception of the Ministry
    • The Permanent Function of the Ministry
    • The Goal in View
    • The Preacher's co-operating Agents
    • Themes
    • Doctrinal Preaching
    • Sermons: Topical, Textual, Expository
    • Question and Answer Method
    • Extemporaneous Preaching
    • Memorizing the Sermon
    • Reading Sermons
    • The Sermon in the Making
    • Three Essential Parts of a Sermon
    • Selecting Material and Planning the Message
    • Sermon Outlines
    • Preaching by Students
    • Outline Work for Criticism
    • Correction of Defects in Reading of Scripture, Public Prayer, and Sermon
  • Pastoral Theology
  • Evangelism
  • Bible Teachers' Training Class
  • Psychology and Sociology
  • Pedagogy
  • Church History
  • The Sunday School
  • The Use of the Blackboard
  • Missions
  • Public Speaking and the Reading of the Scriptures
  • Bible Lands and Manners and Customs
  • Greek and Hebrew
  • The Study of English
  • The Preacher and His Duties
  • Music
    • Notation, Theory and Sight Singing
    • Voice
    • Piano
    • Organ
    • Harmony
    • Conducting
    • Normal Training
    • Violin and Orchestral Instruments
  • Practical Work

Courses of Study

  1. Regular Course
  2. Specializing in Music
  3. Specializing in Missions
  4. Specializing in Sunday School Work

The Correspondence School

  • Course One: "Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity," by R. A. Torrey
    • Concerning the Bible
    • Concerning God
    • Concerning Jesus Christ
    • Concerning The Holy Spirit
    • Concerning Man
    • Concerning Angels
    • Concerning The Devil, or Satan
  • Course Two: "The Life and Teachings of Our Lord," by R. A. Torrey
  • Course Three: "Through the Bible by Books and Chapters," by John. H. Hunter
  • Course Four: "Personal Evangelism and Practical Work," by T. C. Horton
  • Course Five: "Book Study - Through the Bible in a Year," by Wm. H. Pike

References

Resources

"1909 Bible Institute of Los Angeles" Archives

"Prospectus: Bible Institute of Los Angeles" (1910?) Archives

Catalogue of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles 1912 Archives

Catalogue of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles 1914 Archives

Bible Institute of Los Angeles Bulletin (Volume 2, Number 1), January 1917 Archives

Bible Institute of Los Angeles Bulletin (Volume 5, Number 4), October 1920 Archives