To encourage personal development and spiritual growth, the Howard Thurman Bible Institute offers various Certificate Programs. Certificate Programs are designed to increase a student’s knowledge through sound biblical doctrine as well as elevate their understanding of the calling God has on their life. One, two, three, and four year programs are available. To celebrate the accomplishments of our students and other honorees, we end our school year with a graduation ceremony called “HTBI Honors”, held every year in July.
Teacher & Leadership Certification
Interested in one of our certificate programs?
Leadership, Pastoral Care, Public Safety, Social Justice, Lay Counseling, Intercessory Prayer, Foundational Studies, Old Testament and New Testament.
Leadership, Pastoral Care, Public Safety, Social Justice, Lay Counseling, Intercessory Prayer, Foundational Studies, Old Testament and New Testament.
This advanced course is a requirement for persons called to leadership, teaching or the proclamation of God’s word. This training provides intensive instruction in theology, teaching, biblical interpretation and leadership. Students must attend all classes. Required Book: Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know by Wayne A. Grudem
In addition to registering for the class with HTBI, prospective students must complete the online form at htbi.friendshipwest.org for consideration and approval by FW Pastoral Staff. By completing the form, prospective students understand that entrance into the certification training requires that they be a member in good standing at Friendship-West Baptist Church. A member in good standing consists of being: 1) a faithful tither, giving at least 10% of your gross income and 2) a regular attendee of Wednesday Bible Study and/or HTBI and 3) involved in ministry. Non-Members must register with HTBI, complete the online form at htbi.friendshipwest.org, and Pastoral Staff consideration and approval is required in order to participate. Students will be notified by an HTBI team member of their acceptance.
Note both Part I and Part II are mandatory for successful course completion.
In addition to registering for the class with HTBI, prospective students must complete the online form at htbi.friendshipwest.org for consideration and approval by FW Pastoral Staff. By completing the form, prospective students understand that entrance into the certification training requires that they be a member in good standing at Friendship-West Baptist Church. A member in good standing consists of being: 1) a faithful tither, giving at least 10% of your gross income and 2) a regular attendee of Wednesday Bible Study and/or HTBI and 3) involved in ministry. Non-Members must register with HTBI, complete the online form at htbi.friendshipwest.org, and Pastoral Staff consideration and approval is required in order to participate. Students will be notified by an HTBI team member of their acceptance.
Note both Part I and Part II are mandatory for successful course completion.
Programs have recently been expanded to provide more class options for students pursuing completion.
Below is a listing of the certificates available and their class requirements:
Below is a listing of the certificates available and their class requirements:
One Year Certificate Program
Certificate of Foundational Studies (12 hours/4 Classes)
The One Year Certificate of Foundational Studies requires completion of the four (4) Foundational Studies Classes. Completion of this certificate program is required and applies towards all other certificate programs:
The One Year Certificate of Foundational Studies requires completion of the four (4) Foundational Studies Classes. Completion of this certificate program is required and applies towards all other certificate programs:
- (FD101) Know What You Believe: Connecting Faith and Truth
- (FD102) Listening to God: Spiritual Formation
- (FD103) How to Study the Bible and Enjoy It
- (FD104) Ordering Your Private World
Two Year Certificate Programs
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Certificate of Christian Leadership (24 hours/8 classes)
The One Year Certificate of Foundational Studies requires completion of the four (4) Foundational Studies Classes. Completion of this certificate program is required and applies towards all other certificate programs:
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Certificate of Christian Living (24 hours/8 Classes)
The Two Year Certificate of Christian Living requires completion of any 3 of the 8 Major classes, 1 additional class under the Christian Living or Personal Growth Curriculum to serve as an Elective, and the 4 Foundational Studies Classes:
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Certificate of Family Studies – Tract A (24 hours/8 Classes)
The Two Year Certificate of Family Studies (Tract A – Married) requires completion of any 3 of the 8 Major Classes, 1 additional class under the Family Studies Curriculum (to serve as an Elective), and the 4 Foundational Studies classes:
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Certificate of Family Studies – Tract B (24 hours/8 Classes)
The Two Year Certificate of Family Studies (Tract B – Singles) requires completion of any 3 of the 6 Major classes, 1 additional class under the Family Studies Curriculum (to serve as an Elective), and the 4 Foundational Studies Classes:
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Certificate of New Testament Studies (24 Hours/8 classes)
The Two Year Certificate of New Testament Studies requires completion of the 3 Major Classes, 1 additional class under the New Testament Studies Curriculum (to serve as an Elective), and the 4 Foundational Studies classes:
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Certificate of Old Testament Studies (24 hours/8 classes)
The Two Year Certificate of Old Testament Studies requires completion of the 3 Major Classes, 1 additional class under the Old Testament Studies Curriculum (to serve as an Elective), and the 4 Foundational Studies classes:
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Certificate of Pastoral Care (24 Hours/8 Classes)
The Two Year Certificate of Pastoral Care requires the following:
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Certificate of Personal Growth (24 hours/8 Classes)
The Two Year Certificate of Personal Growth requires completion of any 3 of the 8 Major classes, 1 additional class under the Personal Growth or Christian Living Curriculum (to serve as an Elective), and the 4 Foundational Studies Classes:
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Certificate of Public Safety (24 hours/8 Classes)
The Two Year Certificate of Public Safety requires the following:
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Certificate of Social Justice Studies (24 hours/8 classes)
The Two Year Certificate of Social Justice Studies requires completion of 4 Major Classes (including Christian Ethics) or approved Social Justice Electives and the 4 Foundational Studies classes:
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Three Year Certificate Programs
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Certificate of Biblical Studies (36 hours/12 classes)
Certificate of General Studies (42 hours/14 classes)
The Three Year Certificate of General Studies requires completion of 10 classes under any certificate programs and the 4 Foundational Studies classes:
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Certificate of Faith Based Lay Counseling (36 hours/12 classes)
The Three Year Certificate of Faith Based Lay Counseling requires completion of the 7 Major classes, 1 additional class under the Lay Counseling curriculum (to serve as an Elective), and the 4 Foundational Studies classes:
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Certificate of Theological Studies (39 hours/12 classes)
The Three Year Certificate of Theological Studies requires completion of the 7 Major classes, 3 additional classes under the Theological Studies or Social Justice curriculum, and the 2 Foundational Studies classes listed below:
The Three Year Certificate of Theological Studies requires completion of the 7 Major classes, 3 additional classes under the Theological Studies or Social Justice curriculum, and the 2 Foundational Studies classes listed below:
- (CA101) The Master Plan for Evangelism
- (CA201) The Advanced Study in Evangelism (previously Soul Stirrers-Advance DEFEND)
- (TS201) The Holiness of God
- (TS301) Rapture, Revelation and End Times
- (TS500) Teacher and Leadership Certification (6 Hours)
- (TS601) Introduction to Hermeneutics
- Any 3 classes offered from the Theological Studies or Apologetics curriculum
- 2 of the Foundational Studies classes
- (FD102) Listening to God: Spiritual Formation
- (FD103) How to Study the Bible and Enjoy It
Four Year Certificate Programs
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The Scholars Track (69 hours/20 classes)
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Ministers In Training Program (72 Hours/27 Classes)
Completion of Friendship-West Ministers in Training Program. For more details, please call (972) 228-5200. |