Three-Year Courses
Academic History
Starting in 1921, the Bible Institute of Los Angeles began to offer three-year courses of study, in addition to its two-year courses. To see Course listings or Degrees from other years, visit Academic History.
The following is a comprehensive list of all courses offered from 1921-1935.
Diploma Program
In the 1922 Bulletin, the following criteria were given for earning one's diploma:
"Diplomas will be granted upon the following conditions:
- Two years residence in Los Angeles, and attendance upon the prescribed classes. Due Credit will be allowed for work done in our Correspondence School, or in other institutions, which is similar or equivalent to that offered by the Institute. The amount of credit will be decided by the teacher in the particular course in question.
- The maintenance of a consistent Christian character, such maintenance to be decided by the faculty of the Institute.
- Commendable zeal in practical Christian work.
- Proficiency in English, proven by the presentation of a satisfactory graduating thesis, and by a public address
- Passing grades in the courses of study. The passing grade in all studies is 75. Students receiving less than this mark must take the work over again, or offer a special examination as the teacher in the particular course may designate.
- Soundness in doctrine, to be determined by the faculty."Bulletin, July 1922, pp. 66-67
1921-1922
1922-1923
The Two-Year 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
- A Course in the Philosophy of the Christian Religion (3-year course open to 2-year students)
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- The World Background
- Birth, Life, Ministry, Death and Resurrection of Christ
- Origin and Development of the Church, First 4 Centuries A.D.
- Origin and Development of the Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic Churches
- The Reformation
- The Rise and Development of the Modern Church
- Philosophical Interpretation of These Facts of Religion
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- 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
The Three-Year Course of Study
- The Bible
- Church History
- Biblical Criticism
- Old Testament Prophecy: Fulfilled and Unfulfilled
- Christian Evidences
- Homiletics
- The Work of a Pastor
- Advanced English
- Greek and Hebrew
Courses of Study
- Regular Course
- Specializing in Music
- Specializing in Missions
- Specializing in Sunday School Work
The Correspondence School
- Course One: "Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity," by R. A. Torrey
- Course Two: "The Life and Teachings of Our Lord," by R. A. Torrey
- Course Three: "Through the Old Testament by Books and Chapters," by John H. Hunter
- Course Four: "Personal Evangelism and Practical Work," by T. C. Horton
- Course Five: "Through the Bible in a Year," by Wm. H. Pike
- Course Six: "Bible Beginners' Course," by Keith L. Brooks
- Course Eight: "Through the New Testament by Books and Chapters," by John H. Hunter
1923-1924
The Two-Year 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 View of the Old Testament
- The Pentateuch
- The Historical and Poetical Books
- The Books of the Prophets
- General View of the New Testament
- The Gospels and Acts of the Apostles
- The Pauline Epistles
- The General Epistles and Revelation
- Bible Chapter Summary (Cycle of Study)
- Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers
- Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First & Second Samuel
- First & Second Kings, Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah
- Psalms
- Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Habakkuk, Daniel, Ezekiel
- Ezra 1-6, Haggai, Zechariah, Esther, Ezra 7-10, Nehemiah, Malachi, Matthew, Mark, Luke John
- Acts, James, First & Second Thessalonians, First & Second Corinthians, Galatians, Romans, Colossians, Philippians, Titus, First & Second Timothy, Hebrews, First & Second Peter, Jude, First, Second & Third John
- Bible Analysis
- Bible Introduction
- Biblical Criticism
- Christian Evidences
- A Course in the Philosophy of the Christian Religion (3-year course open to 2-year students)
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- The World Background
- Birth, Life, Ministry, Death and Resurrection of Christ
- Origin and Development of the Church, First 4 Centuries A.D.
- Origin and Development of the Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic Churches up to the 12th Century
- The Reformation
- The Rise and Development of the Modern Church
- Philosophical Interpretation of These Facts of Religion
- The Interpretation of the World as It Finds its Culmination in Man and the Social Order
- Jesus Christ as the Highest Expression of Life and the Logical Key to the Final Meaning of our World and the Supreme Authority in Religion
- A Study of Christianity as a Supernatural and Redemptive Religion as Affected by Modern Science, Philosophy and Criticism
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- 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
- Ear Training
- Conducting
- Normal Training
- Violin and Orchestral Instruments
- Practical Work
The Three-Year Course of Study (for Those Intending To Be Pastors and Those Who are Already In Pastoral Work But Realize the Need of Fuller Equipment)
- The Bible
- Church History
- Biblical Criticism
- Old Testament Prophecy: Fulfilled and Unfulfilled
- Christian Evidences
- Homiletics
- The Work of a Pastor
- Advanced English
- Greek and Hebrew
The Courses of Study
- Regular Course
- Specializing in Music
- Specializing in Missions
- Specializing in Sunday School Work
The Evening School
- First Year
- Music
- Harmony
- Notation and Sight Reading
- The Doctrine of God
- Biblical Introduction 1 & 2
- Personal Work
- Old Testament History – Post-Captivity Period
- How to Teach Children
- Synthetic Bible Studies
- The Gospels
- Acts, I and II Thessalonians, I and II Corinthians
- Bible Doctrine of Jesus Christ
- Studies in the Gospels
- Chapter Summary
- Genesis to Numbers
- Deuteronomy to II Samuel
- I and II Kings, Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah
- Music
- Second Year
- Music
- Harmony
- Notation and Sight Reading
- Sight Singing
- Bible Doctrine
- Of Jesus Christ
- Of the Holy Spirit
- Of Man
- Homiletics 1, 2 & 3
- Personal Work
- Chapter Summary
- Psalms
- Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Habakkuk, Daniel, Ezekiel
- Ezra 1-6, Haggai, Zechariah, Esther, Ezra 7-10, Nehemiah, Malachi, Matthew, Mark, Luke John
- Acts and Epistles
- What to Teach Young People
- The Life and Letters of Paul
- Synthetic Bible Studies
- Genesis to Deuternomy
- Later Leaders and Prophets of Israel and Judah
- Studies in Luke
- Music
- Third Year
- Music
- Harmony
- Notation and Sight Reading
- Sight Singing
- Bible Doctrine
- Of Man
- Of Angels, Satan and Demons
- Church History and Missions
- Personal Work
- Bible Analysis
- How to Teach
- Children
- Adult Bible Classes
- Boys and Girls
- Young People
- Studies in Luke
- Synthetic Bible Studies
- Public Speaking
- Studies in Old Testament Characters
- Music
The Correspondence School
- Course One: "Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity," by R. A. Torrey
- Course Two: "The Life and Teachings of Our Lord," by R. A. Torrey
- Course Three: "Through the Old Testament by Books and Chapters," by John H. Hunter
- Course Four: "Personal Evangelism and Practical Work," by T. C. Horton
- Course Five: "Through the Bible in a Year," by Wm. H. Pike
- Course Six: "Bible Beginners' Course," by Keith L. Brooks
- Course Seven: "Through the New Testament by Books and Chapters," by John H. Hunter
1924-1925
The Two-Year 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 View of the Old Testament
- The Pentateuch
- The Historical and Poetical Books
- The Books of the Prophets
- General View of the New Testament
- The Gospels and Acts of the Apostles
- The Pauline Epistles
- The General Epistles and Revelation
- Bible Chapter Summary (Cycle of Study)
- Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers
- Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First & Second Samuel
- First & Second Kings, Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah
- Psalms
- Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Habakkuk, Daniel, Ezekiel
- Ezra 1-6, Haggai, Zechariah, Esther, Ezra 7-10, Nehemiah, Malachi, Matthew, Mark, Luke John
- Acts, James, First & Second Thessalonians, First & Second Corinthians, Galatians, Romans, Colossians, Philippians, Titus, First & Second Timothy, Hebrews, First & Second Peter, Jude, First, Second & Third John
- Bible Analysis
- Bible Introduction
- Biblical Criticism
- Christian Evidences
- A Course in the Philosophy of the Christian Religion (3-year course open to 2-year students)
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- The World Background
- Birth, Life, Ministry, Death and Resurrection of Christ
- Origin and Development of the Church, First 4 Centuries A.D.
- Origin and Development of the Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic Churches up to the 12th Century
- The Reformation
- The Rise and Development of the Modern Church
- Philosophical Interpretation of These Facts of Religion
- The Interpretation of the World as It Finds its Culmination in Man and the Social Order
- Jesus Christ as the Highest Expression of Life and the Logical Key to the Final Meaning of our World and the Supreme Authority in Religion
- A Study of Christianity as a Supernatural and Redemptive Religion as Affected by Modern Science, Philosophy and Criticism
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- 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
- Ear Training
- Conducting
- Normal Training
- Violin and Orchestral Instruments
- Practical Work
The Three-Year Course of Study (for Those Intending To Be Pastors and Those Who are Already In Pastoral Work But Realize the Need of Fuller Equipment)
- The Bible
- Church History
- Biblical Criticism
- Old Testament Prophecy: Fulfilled and Unfulfilled
- Christian Evidences
- Homiletics
- The Work of a Pastor
- Advanced English
- Greek and Hebrew
The Courses of Study
- Regular Course
- Specializing in Music
- Specializing in Missions
- Specializing in Sunday School Work
The Evening School
- First Year
- Music
- Harmony
- Notation and Sight Reading
- The Doctrine of God
- Biblical Introduction 1& 2
- Personal Work
- Old Testament History – Post-Captivity Period
- How to Teach Children
- Synthetic Bible Studies
- The Gospels
- Acts, I and II Thessalonians, I and II Corinthians
- Bible Doctrine of Jesus Christ
- Studies in the Gospels
- Chapter Summary
- Genesis to Numbers
- Deuteronomy to II Samuel
- I and II Kings, Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah
- Music
- Second Year
- Music
- Harmony
- Notation and Sight Reading
- Sight Singing
- Bible Doctrine
- Of Jesus Christ
- Of the Holy Spirit
- Of Man
- Homiletics 1, 2 & 3
- Personal Work
- Chapter Summary
- Psalms
- Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Habakkuk, Daniel, Ezekiel
- Ezra 1-6, Haggai, Zechariah, Esther, Ezra 7-10, Nehemiah, Malachi, Matthew, Mark, Luke John
- Acts and Epistles
- What to Teach Young People
- The Life and Letters of Paul
- Synthetic Bible Studies
- Genesis to Deuternomy
- Later Leaders and Prophets of Israel and Judah
- Studies in Luke
- Music
- Third Year
- Music
- Harmony
- Notation and Sight Reading
- Sight Singing
- Bible Doctrine
- Of Man
- Of Angels, Satan and Demons
- Church History and Missions
- Personal Work
- Bible Analysis
- How to Teach
- Children
- Adult Bible Classes
- Boys and Girls
- Young People
- Studies in Luke
- Synthetic Bible Studies
- Public Speaking
- Studies in Old Testament Characters
- Music
The Correspondence School
- Course One: "Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity," by R. A. Torrey
- Course Two: "The Life and Teachings of Our Lord," by R. A. Torrey
- Course Three: "Through the Old Testament by Books and Chapters," by John H. Hunter
- Course Four: "Personal Evangelism and Practical Work," by T. C. Horton
- Course Five: "Through the Bible in a Year," by Wm. H. Pike
- Course Six: "Bible Beginners' Course," by Keith L. Brooks
- Course Seven: "Through the New Testament by Books and Chapters," by John H. Hunter
1925-1926
The Two-Year 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 View of the Old Testament
- The Pentateuch
- The Historical and Poetical Books
- The Books of the Prophets
- General View of the New Testament
- The Gospels and Acts of the Apostles
- The Pauline Epistles
- The General Epistles and Revelation
- Bible Chapter Summary (Cycle of Study)
- Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers
- Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First & Second Samuel
- First & Second Kings, Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah
- Psalms
- Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Habakkuk, Daniel, Ezekiel
- Ezra 1-6, Haggai, Zechariah, Esther, Ezra 7-10, Nehemiah, Malachi, Matthew, Mark, Luke John
- Acts, James, First & Second Thessalonians, First & Second Corinthians, Galatians, Romans, Colossians, Philippians, Titus, First & Second Timothy, Hebrews, First & Second Peter, Jude, First, Second & Third John
- Bible Analysis
- Bible Introduction
- Biblical Criticism
- Christian Evidences
- A Course in the Philosophy of the Christian Religion (3-year course open to 2-year students)
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- The World Background
- Birth, Life, Ministry, Death and Resurrection of Christ
- Origin and Development of the Church, First 4 Centuries A.D.
- Origin and Development of the Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic Churches up to the 12th Century
- The Reformation
- The Rise and Development of the Modern Church
- Philosophical Interpretation of These Facts of Religion
- The Interpretation of the World as It Finds its Culmination in Man and the Social Order
- Jesus Christ as the Highest Expression of Life and the Logical Key to the Final Meaning of our World and the Supreme Authority in Religion
- A Study of Christianity as a Supernatural and Redemptive Religion as Affected by Modern Science, Philosophy and Criticism
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- 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
- Ear Training
- Conducting
- Normal Training
- Violin and Orchestral Instruments
- Practical Work
The Three-Year Course of Study (for Those Intending To Be Pastors and Those Who are Already In Pastoral Work But Realize the Need of Fuller Equipment)
- The Bible
- Church History
- Biblical Criticism
- Old Testament Prophecy: Fulfilled and Unfulfilled
- Christian Evidences
- Homiletics
- The Work of a Pastor
- Advanced English
- Greek and Hebrew
The Courses of Study
- Regular Course
- Specializing in Music
- Specializing in Missions
- Specializing in Sunday School Work
The Evening School
- First Year
- Music
- Harmony
- Notation and Sight Reading
- The Doctrine of God
- Biblical Introduction 1& 2
- Personal Work
- Old Testament History – Post-Captivity Period
- How to Teach Children
- Synthetic Bible Studies
- The Gospels
- Acts, I and II Thessalonians, I and II Corinthians
- Bible Doctrine of Jesus Christ
- Studies in the Gospels
- Chapter Summary
- Genesis to Numbers
- Deuteronomy to II Samuel
- I and II Kings, Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah
- Music
- Second Year
- Music
- Harmony
- Notation and Sight Reading
- Sight Singing
- Bible Doctrine
- Of Jesus Christ
- Of the Holy Spirit
- Of Man
- Homiletics 1, 2 & 3
- Personal Work
- Chapter Summary
- Psalms
- Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Habakkuk, Daniel, Ezekiel
- Ezra 1-6, Haggai, Zechariah, Esther, Ezra 7-10, Nehemiah, Malachi, Matthew, Mark, Luke John
- Acts and Epistles
- What to Teach Young People
- The Life and Letters of Paul
- Synthetic Bible Studies
- Genesis to Deuternomy
- Later Leaders and Prophets of Israel and Judah
- Studies in Luke
- Music
- Third Year
- Music
- Harmony
- Notation and Sight Reading
- Sight Singing
- Bible Doctrine
- Of Man
- Of Angels, Satan and Demons
- Church History and Missions
- Personal Work
- Bible Analysis
- How to Teach
- Children
- Adult Bible Classes
- Boys and Girls
- Young People
- Studies in Luke
- Synthetic Bible Studies
- Public Speaking
- Studies in Old Testament Characters
- Music
The Correspondence School
- Course One: "Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity," by R. A. Torrey
- Course Two: "The Life and Teachings of Our Lord," by R. A. Torrey
- Course Three: "Through the Old Testament by Books and Chapters," by John H. Hunter
- Course Four: "Personal Evangelism and Practical Work," by T. C. Horton
- Course Five: "Through the Bible in a Year," by Wm. H. Pike
- Course Six: "Bible Beginners' Course," by Keith L. Brooks
- Course Seven: "Through the New Testament by Books and Chapters," by John H. Hunter
1926-1927
The Two-Year 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 View of the Old Testament
- The Pentateuch
- The Historical and Poetical Books
- The Books of the Prophets
- General View of the New Testament
- The Gospels and Acts of the Apostles
- The Pauline Epistles
- The General Epistles and Revelation
- Bible Chapter Summary (Cycle of Study)
- Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers
- Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First & Second Samuel
- First & Second Kings, Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah
- Psalms
- Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Habakkuk, Daniel, Ezekiel
- Ezra 1-6, Haggai, Zechariah, Esther, Ezra 7-10, Nehemiah, Malachi, Matthew, Mark, Luke John
- Acts, James, First & Second Thessalonians, First & Second Corinthians, Galatians, Romans, Colossians, Philippians, Titus, First & Second Timothy, Hebrews, First & Second Peter, Jude, First, Second & Third John
- Bible Analysis
- Bible Introduction
- Biblical Criticism
- Christian Evidences
- A Course in the Philosophy of the Christian Religion (3-year course open to 2-year students)
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- The World Background
- Birth, Life, Ministry, Death and Resurrection of Christ
- Origin and Development of the Church, First 4 Centuries A.D.
- Origin and Development of the Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic Churches up to the 12th Century
- The Reformation
- The Rise and Development of the Modern Church
- Philosophical Interpretation of These Facts of Religion
- The Interpretation of the World as It Finds its Culmination in Man and the Social Order
- Jesus Christ as the Highest Expression of Life and the Logical Key to the Final Meaning of our World and the Supreme Authority in Religion
- A Study of Christianity as a Supernatural and Redemptive Religion as Affected by Modern Science, Philosophy and Criticism
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- 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
- Ear Training
- Conducting
- Normal Training
- Violin and Orchestral Instruments
- Practical Work
The Three-Year Course of Study (for Those Intending To Be Pastors and Those Who are Already In Pastoral Work But Realize the Need of Fuller Equipment)
- The Bible
- Church History
- Biblical Criticism
- Old Testament Prophecy: Fulfilled and Unfulfilled
- Christian Evidences
- Homiletics
- The Work of a Pastor
- Advanced English
- Greek and Hebrew
The Courses of Study
- Regular Course
- Specializing in Music
- Specializing in Missions
- Specializing in Sunday School Work
The Evening School
- First Year
- Music
- Harmony
- Notation and Sight Reading
- The Doctrine of God
- Biblical Introduction 1& 2
- Personal Work
- Old Testament History – Post-Captivity Period
- How to Teach Children
- Synthetic Bible Studies
- The Gospels
- Acts, I and II Thessalonians, I and II Corinthians
- Bible Doctrine of Jesus Christ
- Studies in the Gospels
- Chapter Summary
- Genesis to Numbers
- Deuteronomy to II Samuel
- I and II Kings, Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah
- Music
- Second Year
- Music
- Harmony
- Notation and Sight Reading
- Sight Singing
- Bible Doctrine
- Of Jesus Christ
- Of the Holy Spirit
- Of Man
- Homiletics 1, 2 & 3
- Personal Work
- Chapter Summary
- Psalms
- Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Habakkuk, Daniel, Ezekiel
- Ezra 1-6, Haggai, Zechariah, Esther, Ezra 7-10, Nehemiah, Malachi, Matthew, Mark, Luke John
- Acts and Epistles
- What to Teach Young People
- The Life and Letters of Paul
- Synthetic Bible Studies
- Genesis to Deuternomy
- Later Leaders and Prophets of Israel and Judah
- Studies in Luke
- Music
- Third Year
- Music
- Harmony
- Notation and Sight Reading
- Sight Singing
- Bible Doctrine
- Of Man
- Of Angels, Satan and Demons
- Church History and Missions
- Personal Work
- Bible Analysis
- How to Teach
- Children
- Adult Bible Classes
- Boys and Girls
- Young People
- Studies in Luke
- Synthetic Bible Studies
- Public Speaking
- Studies in Old Testament Characters
- Music
The Correspondence School
- Course One: "Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity," by R. A. Torrey
- Course Two: "The Life and Teachings of Our Lord," by R. A. Torrey
- Course Three: "Through the Old Testament by Books and Chapters," by John H. Hunter
- Course Four: "Personal Evangelism and Practical Work," by T. C. Horton
- Course Five: "Through the Bible in a Year," by Wm. H. Pike
- Course Six: "Bible Beginners' Course," by Keith L. Brooks
- Course Seven: "Through the New Testament by Books and Chapters," by John H. Hunter
1927-1928
Courses of Study Arranged by Semesters
- General Course (Two Years)
- Music (Two Years)
- Missions (Two Years with a 3rd Year Option)
- Christian Education (Three Years)
- Three Year Course
- Christian Service Medical Course (One Year)
Courses of Study
- Christian Doctrine
- Bible Synthesis
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- Messages of the Books of the Bible
- Christ and the Cure of Souls
- The Gospel According to Luke
- The Word of Jehovah to a Decadent Age: Studies in Jeremiah
- Biblical Introduction
- Biblical Criticism
- Christian Evidences
- The History and Philosophy of the Christian Religion
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- The World Background
- Birth, Life, Ministry, Death and Resurrection of Christ
- Origin and Development of the Church, First 4 Centuries A.D.
- Origin and Development of the Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic Churches up to the 12th Century
- The Reformation
- The Rise and Development of the Modern Church
- Philosophical Interpretation of These Facts of Religion
- The Interpretation of the World as It Finds its Culmination in Man and the Social Order
- Jesus Christ as the Highest Expression of Life and the Logical Key to the Final Meaning of our World and the Supreme Authority in Religion
- A Study of Christianity as a Supernatural and Redemptive Religion as Affected by Modern Science, Philosophy and Criticism
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- 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
- Christian Psychology
- Prophecy
- Pedagogy
- Story Telling
- Christian Education
- Daily Vacation Bible School Institute
- Standard Teacher Training Course
- Missions
- History of Missions
- Home Missions
- School of Missions
- The English Bible
- Theology
- Personal Evangelism
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- Philosophy and Psychology of the Christian Religion
- Homiletics
- Christian Education
- Practical Church Music
- Practical Medicine for Outgoing Missionaries
- Christian Service Medical Course
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Obstetrics
- Skin Diseases
- Dietetics
- First Aid and Minor Surgery
- Materia Medica
- Theory and Practice of Nursing
- Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat
- Diseases of the Eye
- Tropical Diseases
- Dentistry
- The Care and Feeding of Children
- Constitutional Diseases
- Clinical Work
- Public Speaking and the Reading of the Scriptures
- New Testament Greek
- The Study of English
- Practical Life Problems
- Redemptional History of Creation
- Dispensational Truth
- Music
- Notation, Theory and Sight Singing
- Voice
- Piano
- Organ
- Harmony
- Ear Training
- Conducting
- Normal Training
- Violin and Orchestral Instruments
- Advanced Work – Third Year (Optional)
- The Men’s Glee Club
- Women’s Glee Club
- Chorus
- Practical Church Music
- Practical Work
The Evening School (Four Year Course)
- Bible Doctrine
- The Doctrines of God
- The Doctrine of Jesus Christ
- The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
- The Doctrine of Man
- The Doctrine of Angels
- The Doctrine of Satan and Demons
- Personal Work
- Bible Synthesis
- Biblical Introduction
- Standard Teacher’s Training Course
- Daily Vacation and Church School Training Institute
- Christian Evidences
- Christian Psychology
- Music
The Correspondence School
- Course One: "Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity," by R. A. Torrey
- Course Two: "Studies in the Gospels," by Keith L. Brooks
- Course Three: "Through the Old Testament by Books and Chapters," by John H. Hunter
- Course Four: "Christian Workers’ Efficiency Course," by Keith L. Brooks
- Course Five: "Through the Bible in One Year," by Wm. H. Pike
- Course Six: "Bible Beginners' Course," by Keith L. Brooks
- Course Seven: "Through the New Testament by Books and Chapters," by John H. Hunter
- Course Eight: "Special Supplemental Course," by Mrs. Keith L. Brooks
- Course Nine: "Teacher Training Course," by The Educational Department
1928-1929
Courses of Study Arranged by Semesters
- General Course (Two Years)
- Music (Two Years with a 3rd Year Option)
- Missions (Two Years with a 3rd Year Option)
- Christian Education (Three Years)
- Three Year Course
- Christian Service Medical Course (One Year)
Courses of Study
- Christian Doctrine
- Bible Synthesis
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- Messages of the Books of the Bible
- Studies in the Parables of Our Lord
- The Gospel According to Luke
- The Word of Jehovah to a Decadent Age: Studies in Jeremiah
- Biblical Introduction
- Biblical Criticism
- Christian Evidences
- The History and Philosophy of the Christian Religion
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- The World Background
- Birth, Life, Ministry, Death and Resurrection of Christ
- Origin and Development of the Church, First 4 Centuries A.D.
- Origin and Development of the Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic Churches up to the 12th Century
- The Reformation
- The Rise and Development of the Modern Church
- Philosophical Interpretation of These Facts of Religion
- The Interpretation of the World as It Finds its Culmination in Man and the Social Order
- Jesus Christ as the Highest Expression of Life and the Logical Key to the Final Meaning of our World and the Supreme Authority in Religion
- A Study of Christianity as a Supernatural and Redemptive Religion as Affected by Modern Science, Philosophy and Criticism
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- The Study of the Bible with Special Reference to its Use in Personal Work
- The Preacher With His Bible and Literature
- 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
- Christian Psychology
- Prophecy
- Pedagogy
- Story Telling
- Christian Education
- Daily Vacation Bible School Institute
- Standard Teacher Training Course
- Missions
- History of Missions
- Home Missions
- School of Missions
- The English Bible
- Theology
- Personal Evangelism
- Origin and Development of the Christian Religion
- Philosophy and Psychology of the Christian Religion
- Homiletics
- Christian Education
- Music
- Practical Medicine for Outgoing Missionaries
- Christian Service Medical Course
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Obstetrics
- Skin Diseases
- First Aid and Minor Surgery
- Materia Medica
- Theory and Practice of Nursing
- Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat
- Diseases of the Eye
- Tropical Diseases
- Dentistry
- The Care and Feeding of Children
- Constitutional Diseases
- Clinical Work
- Public Speaking and the Reading of the Scriptures
- New Testament Greek
- The Study of English
- Practical Life Problems
- Redemptional History of Creation
- Dispensational Truth
- Music
- Notation, Theory and Sight Singing
- Voice
- Piano
- Organ
- Harmony
- Ear Training
- Conducting
- Normal Training
- Violin and Orchestral Instruments
- Advanced Work – Third Year (Optional)
- The Men’s Glee Club
- Women’s Glee Club
- Chorus
- Practical Church Music
- Practical Work
The Evening School (Four Year Course)
- Bible Doctrine
- The Doctrines of God
- The Doctrine of Jesus Christ
- The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
- The Doctrine of Man
- The Doctrine of Angels
- The Doctrine of Satan and Demons
- Personal Work
- Bible Synthesis
- Biblical Introduction
- Standard Teacher’s Training Course
- Daily Vacation and Church School Training Institute
- Christian Evidences
- Christian Psychology
- Music
The Correspondence School
- "Introductory Bible Course," by John H. Hunter
- "Bible Beginners' Course," by Keith L. Brooks
- "Studies in the Gospels," by Keith L. Brooks
- "Studies in Acts," by Keith L. Brooks
- "Through the Bible in One Year," by W. H. Pike
- "Through the Bible by Books and Chapters," by John H. Hunter
- "Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity," by R. A. Torrey
- "Christian Workers’ Efficiency Course," by Keith L. Brooks
- "Teacher Training Course," by Florence M. Chaffee
- "Supplemental Bible Course (For Young Christians)," by Mrs. Keith L. Brooks
1929-1930
Courses of Study
- Christian Doctrine
- Bible Synthesis
- Bible Chapter Summary
- Bible Analysis
- Bible Exegesis
- Expository Bible Teaching
- Biblical Introduction
- Biblical Criticism
- Christian Evidences
- Church History
- Personal Evangelism
- Practical Work
- Homiletics (Cycle of Study)
- Pastoral Theology
- The Christian Interpretation of Life
- Prophecy
- Pedagogy
- Story Telling
- Christian Education
- Daily Vacation Bible School Institute
- Missions
- General Missions
- Phonetics
- Non-Christian Religions
- Christian Service Medical Course
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Obstetrics
- Skin Diseases
- Minor Surgery
- Materia Medica
- Theory and Practice of Nursing
- Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat
- Diseases of the Eye
- Tropical Diseases
- Dentistry
- The Care and Feeding of Children
- Constitutional Diseases
- Laboratory Methods
- Clinical Work
- Public Speaking and the Reading of the Scriptures
- New Testament Greek
- The Study of English
- Practical Life Problems
- Redemptional History of Creation
- Dispensational Truth
- Music
- Notation, Theory and Sight Singing
- Voice
- Piano
- Organ
- Harmony
- Ear Training
- Conducting
- Normal Training
- Violin and Orchestral Instruments
- Advanced Work – Third Year (Optional)
- The Men’s Glee Club
- Women’s Glee Club
- Chorus
- Conducting and Music Fundamentals
Courses of Study Arranged by Semesters
- General Course (Two Years)
- Music (Two Years with a 3rd Year Option)
- Missions (Two Years with a 3rd Year Option)
- Christian Education (Three Years)
- Post-Graduate Work
- Christian Service Medical Course (One Year)
The Evening School (Four Year Course)
- Bible Doctrine
- Bible Synthesis
- Personal Work
- Biblical Introduction
- Christian Evidences
- Missions
- Church History
- Teacher Training Course in Christian Education
- Preparation and Delivery of Gospel
- Sunday School Methods
- Daily Vacation and Church School Training Institute
The Correspondence School
- Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity
- Studies in the Gospels
- Thinking Through the Scriptures
- Christian Workers’ Efficiency Course
- Through the Bible in a Year
- Bible Beginners' Course
- Through the Bible by Books and Chapters
- Supplemental Bible Course
- Teacher Training Course
- Studies in Acts
- Prophetic Pictures in the Bible
- Bible Outline
- Bible Geography
- Old Testament History
- New Testament History
- Church Epistles
1930-1931
Courses Listed by Groups
- Group I – English Bible
- Bible Chapter Summary
- Bible Synthesis
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- Bible Analysis
- Bible Exposition
- Bible Exegesis
- Group II – Original Language
- Beginners’ N.T. Greek
- Beginners’ Hebrew
- Greek Exegesis
- Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis
- Group III – Biblical History and Criticism
- Bible Geography, Manners and Customs
- Evidences and Criticism
- Advanced Biblical Criticism
- Group IV – Theology
- Bible Doctrine
- Systematic Theology
- Group V – History
- Israel and the Nations
- Landmarks of Church History
- Church History
- History of Doctrine
- (History of Christian Missions, under Group VIII)
- Group VI – Homiletics and Pastoral Theology
- Practice Preaching
- Public Speaking
- Principles of Homiletics
- Sermon Analysis
- Principles of Expository Preaching
- Pastoral Theology
- Group VII – Christian Education
- Child Study
- Principles of Teaching
- Christian Psychology
- Sunday School Administration
- Departmental Work
- Blackboard Drawing & Bible Story Telling
- Christian Interpretation of Life
- History of Christian Education
- Week Day Church School & Daily Vacation Bible School
- Advanced Pedagogy
- Teacher Training
- Church Supervision
- Group VIII – Missions
- General Missions
- Non-Christian Religions
- Phonetics
- History of Christian Missions
- Missionary Principles and Practice
- Missionary Hygiene
- Group MVIII – Christian Service Medical Course
- Clinical Work
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Obstetrics
- Diseases of the Eye
- Minor Surgery
- Skin Diseases
- Tropical Diseases
- Theory and Practice of Nursing
- Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat
- Dentistry
- Constitutional Diseases
- Laboratory Methods
- The Care and Feeding of Children
- Group IX – Music
- School Choir
- Notation
- Choral Training
- Harmony
- Ear Training and Sight Singing
- Conducting
- Hymnology
- Harmonic Analysis
- Normal Training
- Group X – Jewish Missions Courses
- Israel and the Dispensations
- Jewish Missionary Methods
- Messianic Prophecy
- Yiddish
- Jewish History
- Rabbinical Theology
- Jewish Customs and Ceremonies
- (Hebrew, under Group II)
Courses of Study Arranged by Semesters
- General Course (Two Years)
- Missionary Course (Three Years)
- Music Course (Three Years)
- Christian Education (Three Years)
- Christian Service Medical Course (Three Years)
- Jewish Missions Course (Three Years)
- Four Year Bible Collegiate Course
The Evening School (Four Year Course)
- Bible Doctrine
- Bible Synthesis
- Personal Work
- Biblical Introduction
- Christian Evidences
- Missions
- Church History
- Teacher Training Course in Christian Education
- Preparation and Delivery of Gospel
- Sunday School Methods
- Daily Vacation and Church School Training Institute
The Correspondence School
- Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity
- Studies in the Gospels
- Thinking Through the Scriptures
- Christian Worker’s Efficiency Course
- Through the Bible in a Year
- Bible Beginners' Course
- Through the Bible by Books and Chapters
- Supplemental Bible Course
- Teacher Training Course
- Studies in Acts
- Prophetic Pictures in the Bible
- Bible Outline
- Bible Geography
- Old Testament History
- New Testament History
- Church Epistles
- Personal Evangelism and Practical Work
1931-1932
Courses Listed by Groups
- Group I – English Bible
- Bible Chapter Summary
- Principles of Interpretation
- Bible Synthesis
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- Bible Analysis
- Bible Exposition
- Bible Exegesis
- Group II – Original Language
- Beginners’ N.T. Greek
- Beginners’ Hebrew
- Greek Exegesis
- Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis
- Group III – Biblical History and Criticism
- Bible Geography, Manners and Customs
- Biblical Introduction
- Evidences and Criticism
- Advanced Biblical Criticism
- Bible and Science
- Group IV – Theology
- Bible Doctrine
- Systematic Theology
- Group V – History
- Israel and the Nations
- Landmarks of Church History
- Church History
- Dispensational History
- History of Doctrine
- (History of Christian Missions, under Group VIII)
- Group VI – Homiletics and Pastoral Theology
- Personal Evangelism
- Principles of Homiletics
- Public Speaking
- Practice Preaching
- Sermon Analysis
- Principles of Expository Preaching
- Pastoral Theology
- Group VII – Christian Education
- Child Study and Bible Story Telling
- Biblical Pedagogy
- Christian Psychology
- Sunday School Administration
- Departmental Work
- Christian Interpretation of Life
- Church Supervision
- History of Christian Education
- Week Day Church School & Daily Vacation Bible School
- Advanced Pedagogy
- Teacher Training
- Group VIII – Missions
- General Missions
- Non-Christian Religions
- Phonetics
- History of Christian Missions
- Missionary Principles and Practice
- Cookery
- Missionary Hygiene
- Group MVIII – Christian Service Medical Course
- Clinical Work
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Obstetrics
- Diseases of the Eye
- Minor Surgery
- Skin Diseases
- Tropical Diseases
- Theory and Practice of Nursing
- Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat
- Dentistry
- Constitutional Diseases
- Laboratory Methods
- The Care and Feeding of Children
- Group IX – Music
- General Ensemble
- Rudiments of Music
- Choral Training
- Harmony
- Ear Training and Sight Singing
- Conducting
- Hymnology
- Group X – Jewish Missions Courses
- Israel and the Dispensations
- Jewish Missionary Methods
- Messianic Prophecy
- Yiddish
- Jewish History
- Rabbinical Theology
- Jewish Customs and Ceremonies
- (Hebrew, under Group II)
Courses of Study Arranged by Semesters
- General Course (Two Years)
- Missionary Course (Three Years)
- Music Course (Three Years)
- Christian Education (Three Years)
- Christian Service Medical Course (Three Years)
- Jewish Missions Course
- Four Year Bible Collegiate Course
The Evening School (Four Year Course)
- Bible Doctrine
- Bible Synthesis
- Personal Work
- Biblical Introduction
- Christian Evidences
- Missions
- Church History
- Teacher Training Course in Christian Education
- Preparation and Delivery of Gospel
- Sunday School Methods
- Daily Vacation and Church School Training Institute
The Correspondence School
- Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity
- Studies in the Gospels
- Thinking Through the Scriptures
- Christian Worker’s Efficiency Course
- Through the Bible in a Year
- Bible Beginners' Course
- Through the Bible by Books and Chapters
- Supplemental Bible Course
- Teacher Training Course
- Studies in Acts
- Prophetic Pictures in the Bible
- Bible Outline
- Bible Geography
- Old Testament History
- New Testament History
- Church Epistles
- Personal Evangelism and Practical Work
1932-1933
1933-1934
1934-1935
References
Resources
Bible Institute of Los Angeles Bulletin (Volume 7, Number 3), July 1922 Archives
Bible Institute of Los Angeles Bulletin (Volume 8, Number 1), January, 1923 Archives
Bible Institute of Los Angeles Bulletin (Volume 12, Number 3), July, 1927 Archives
Bible Institute of Los Angeles Bulletin July, 1928 Archives
Bible Institute of Los Angeles Bulletin July, 1929 (Second Edition) Archives
Bible Institute of Los Angeles Bulletin 1930-31 Archives
Bible Institute of Los Angeles Bulletin 1931-32 Archives