What does ISBS cost?
How many class may I enroll in?
Can I take classes on a part-time
basis?
May I audit classes?
Are there cluster classes available?
What doctrines are taught in the
Internet School of Biblical Studies?
Are all instructors in the Internet
School of Biblical Studies Christians?
How do I apply to the Internet School
of Biblical Studies?
Can I begin to take classes while
my application is pending?
What information is required to
begin taking classes at the Internet School of Biblical Studies?
Who can enroll and take classes
via the Internet School of Biblical Studies?
Is the Internet School of Biblical
Studies accredited?
Is the Internet School of Biblical
Studies under an eldership?
Does ISBS offer diplomas?
What can I do to spread the word
about ISBS?
I've noticed that ISBS is part of
a site called TheBible.net. What is TheBible.net?
What if all of my questions are
not answered here?
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- Q: What does it cost to take classes through the
Internet School of Biblical Studies?
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- There are no tuition charges, matriculation fees, or costs
of any kind paid to Internet School of Biblical Studies, its
administration or faculty. The student is responsible, however,
for books and other materials suggested by course instructors.
We repeat - there is no charge to take classes through ISBS,
but books are the student's responsibility.
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- Q: How many classes may I enroll in?
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- You are free to take as many classes as you can manage. Remember
that each class will require a substantial investment of time
and effort. A note concerning course schedules and time management
is found at both the admissions and general information pages
entitled A Word of Encouragement
About Online Learning via ISBS
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- Q: Can I take classes on a part-time basis?
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- Absolutely. We realize that it is not possible for most Christians
to engage in full-time study at a Christian college or a school
of preaching. It is for this reason that ISBS exists. Take the
classes you want in the time you have available and still pursue
the course of study you need. Part-time students (thoe taking
less than a full load) are welcome.
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- Q: May I audit classes?
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- Yes. You may audit classes if you do not desire to pursue
a formal course of studies. Auditors may participate freely in
online discussions, questions, etc., but are not required to
complete assignments, take tests, or write papers. No grades,
certificates of completion or diplomas are awarded auditors.
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- Q: Are there cluster classes available?
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- There are no "official" ISBS cluster classes available
at present. We do encourage Christians in a specific congregation
or area to meet in "clusters" to study together.
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- Q: What doctrines are taught in the Internet School
of Biblical Studies?
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- There are numerous classes offered every term - so it is
not possible to inform you of the doctrinal content of each here.
All classes currently taught, and proposed for the duration of
a student's enrollement are listed at the ISBS site. In answer
to your questions about doctrine, it is our desire to teach the
Bible, its message, themes and subjects that relate to God's
plan of salvation, nothing more and nothing less. This necessarily
involves a thorough study of all Bible books and all Bible topics
addressed in the courses offered.
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- Q: Are all instructors in the Internet School of
Biblical Studies Christians?
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- Yes. All instructors in the school are Christians, members
of the body of Christ - many are also preachers in local congregations
and/or (or were) teachers in colleges and/or schools of preaching.
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- Q: How do I apply to the Internet School of Biblical
Studies?
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- Follow the admissions link
for complete information on applying for entrance to ISBS and
registering for ISBS classes.
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- Q: Can I begin to take classes while my application
is pending?
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- The application form only takes a few minutes to fill out
- once you complete it and submit to ISBS you can then register
online for the courses you wish to take.
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- Q: What information is required to begin taking
classes at ISBS?
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- This link will take
you to the "Admissions Page" and further information
about the online application. Read through it, complete it, and
then submit it according to the instructions given. Note: The questions on the form are
designed to help us know our students. They are not designed
to exclude students from enrolling in ISBS.
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- Q: Who can enroll and take classes via ISBS?
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- While we believe that all souls can achieve the unity of
faith taught in 1 Corinthians 1:10 ( "Now I beseech you,
brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak
the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you;
but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind
and in the same judgment." 1 Corinthians 1:10, JV), we
do not exclude students because they do not know, or do not
agree with, what ISBS will be teaching them through its courses.
Anyone can enroll and pursue a course of Bible study through
ISBS - but please note, that enrollment, class participation
and class completion does not merit endorsement on the
part of the faculty or administration. Students that start, develop
or finish with ideas and practices that we believe to be contrary
to Biblical teaching may receive a certificate of completion/diploma
- but such is not to be construed as proof of faithfulness to
the Lord. If you have additional questions, post Jody
Apple
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- Q: Is ISBS accredited?
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- No. The purpose of the Internet School of Biblical Studies
is to prepare students to be better Christians, elders, deacons,
Bible class teachers, songleaders, personal workers, etc. We
seek no secular, or religious, accreditation or approval to do
what God wants us to do in teaching and training souls to be
better servants of Christ.
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- Q: Is ISBS under an eldership?
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- No. Not yet. We have been looking for an eldership to oversee
this good work, but have yet to find one. Until that decision
has been made, ISBS will continue to be operated by its faculty
and staff. See Contacts page if you
need to reach us.
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- Q: Does ISBS offer diplomas?
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- The Internet School of Biblical Studies will offer certificates
of completion/diplomas for students who pursue and pass specified
courses of study. The conferring of such certificates/diplomas
is not to be construed as any endorsement on the part of ISBS
relative to any student's beliefs or practices. It is possible
that some students enroll to learn more about the word of God,
but don't come to an proper understanding of its teaching. The
conferral of a certificate/diploma doesn't bestow unity and corresponding
fellowship.
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- Q: What can I do to spread the word about ISBS?
- Direct others to this site - TheBible.net/ISBS
- E-mail Christians on your distribution list - tell them about
this site and the school
- Encourage the leadership of the congregation where you work
and worship to begin "cluster classes" using the Internet
School of Biblical Studies resources. Contact Jody
Apple for details
- Send us the names and e-mail addresses of prospective students
- Contact Jody Apple
for details
- If you have additional ideas, please feel free to pass them
along.
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- Q: I've noticed that ISBS is part of a site called
TheBible.net. What is TheBible.net?
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- TheBible.net is a
website with two simple purposes - evangelism (reach the world
with the gospel of Christ) and edification (build up Christians
- young and old in the faith). Jody L Apple, who serves
as the Dean of ISBS also serves as the administrator of TheBible.net.
Further information about TheBible.net
is available here: What Is TheBible.net?
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- Q: What if all of my questions are not answered
here?
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- Check other pages at the site for questions and answers,
including:
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- TheBible.net/ISBS/general.html
- TheBible.net/ISBS/admissions.html
- TheBible.net/ISBS/faculty.html
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- For additional questions, contact us
via e-mail: DeanISBS@TheBible.net
We will incorporate new questions as needed.
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