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This catalog published for Maranatha Bible Institute has all the information you the student will need to complete your course of study. It contains information on courses, the degree requirements, your required fees, and the institutes policies. Maranatha Bible Institute reserves the right to revoke, modify and/or add policies or make changes at any time when possible allowing for any adjustments. Maranatha Bible Institute will consider offering advanced placement offered through credits given for life experience, ministerial work, and/or courses taken at other Bible Seminaries, institutions or schools of higher learning.

Maranatha Bible Institute Page # Table of Contents Introduction Table of Contents Mission Statement The Presidents Message What We Believe Administration/Staff General: Disclaimer Statement Disclosure Policy Attendance Policy Refund Policy Dismissal Policy Incomplete/Repeating Course Class Credits Grades Transcripts Books Finance Information Degrees Offered: Associate Degrees Bachelor Degrees Certificate Degree: Class Schedules Degree/Credits/Description How to contact us 1 2 3 3 4 5
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3 Mission Statement Maranatha Bible Institute is a non denominational Bible Institute and accepts those students who have a desire to know more about the teachings of Jesus Christ and Gods Word. Maranatha Bible Institutes goal is to prepare and equip men and women to go out into all the world and preach and teach the gospel to everyone who will hear. MBI is an ecclesiastical degree granting school of adult education, endeavoring to teach Gods Word using the Bible as the primary authority and the Holy Spirit as our guide. From the President and Founder
Greetings from our Administration and Staff to all of our perspective students, we welcome you in the marvelous name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. At Maranatha Bible Institute we encourage our students to pray, aim high and stay focused, because we are making a difference one student at a time helping to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. MBIs courses are Bible centered as we believe to be the true and living Word of God. Our purpose is to create an environment where the students will have a desire to study to show themselves approved unto God as a workman rightly dividing the Word of truth. We have structured MBIs educational program for the students to be well able to position themselves to communicate the Gospel to others and to carry the message of wellness in spirit, soul and the body through Jesus Christ our Chief Teacher. Our instructors are ready to share with you what they have learned and they cant wait to see you in our very informative classes where the students are eager to learn. Again, thank you for checking out our brochure about Maranatha Bible Institute in furthering your biblical education. You may contact us at the number or address on this brochure. Be blessed, A Servant of Jesus Christ, Dr. Bishop Lee E. Moore

4 What We Believe: We believe there is only one God eternally existent in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit who is the Creator and Sustainer of the Universe. (Matthew 28:19; Isaiah 48:12, 16-17) We believe that all 66 books of the Holy Bible (and only the Holy Bible) to be the divinely inspired, infallible, and authorative Word of God, profitable for doctrine, rebuke, correction, and instruction in righteousness, able to render the man or woman of God complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16) We believe in both the humanity and deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles atoning death on the cross, and in His bodily resurrection, ascension to the right hand of the Father, and immanent personal return in power and glory. (John 14:9; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 1:11) We believe that a meaningful and genuine relationship with God is impossible outside of biblical salvation, which is the regeneration by the Holy Spirit that leads to faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and to repentance from sin. (Titus 3:5; 2 Corinthians 7:10; John 8:24) We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the saved unto the resurrection of life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation. (Daniel 12:2; Revelation 20) We believe it is important to continue the Scriptural practices of the early church. For this reason we embrace the practice of water baptism and the taking of communion as valid rites in the local assembly of Christian believers. While neither of these practices is essential for salvation, they nevertheless serve as a demonstration of genuine faith in Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 3:21; Ephesians 2:8) We believe in the central role of the family in Gods work and plan for this age, and that the institution of marriage (between one man and one woman) is sacred to God. (Genesis 2:24) We believe the Bible was produced under the direction of the Holy Spirit, and is profitable of all doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 The4ssalonians 2:13)

5 Administration and Staff

Dr. Lee E. Moore, President/Founder Doctorate of Theology, Master of Theology, Bachelor of Arts, Religion Dr. Louise Moore, Vice President/Dean of Admissions Doctorate of Biblical Studies, Masters of Biblical Studies, Bachelor of Biblical Studies. She is the wife of Dr. Lee Moore, Founder/President Dr. Malinda Bell, Institute Administrator Doctorate of Biblical Studies, Masters of Biblical Studies and has been with Maranatha since 2006 Dr. Aaron Hamilton, Associate Degree Professor Doctorate of Theology, Masters of Theology, Bachelor of Biblical Studies Dr. Beatrice Small, Bachelor Degree Professor Doctorate of Theology, Masters of Theology. Pastor of New Birth Fellowship of Praise, Griffin Dr. Carolyn Newman, Masters & English Professor Doctorate Biblical Studies, joined Maranatha Bible Institutes staff 2010 Dr. Fred Bell, Professor of Homiletics & Hermeneutics Doctorate of Theology, Master of Theology, Pastor of Community Fellowship Church, Riverdale, Dr. Malinda Bell is his First Lady Dr. Fred Shillow, Pastoral Counseling Doctorate of Theology, Pastor of Liberty Springs Baptist Church, Griffin Dr. Sharon Simmons, Hearing Impaired Doctorate of Biblical Studies, Master of Biblical Studies, Bachelor of Arts Porsha Denson, Math Instructor Mrs. Denson teaches high school Math at a local High School, Atlanta, GA and is currently working on her Doctorate degree Dr. Ernest James, Financial Peace Advisor Doctorate of Theology, Masters of Theology and Associate Minister at Amazing Grace World Outreach Church, Forest Park Dr. Sarah Anderson, Lecturer Doctorate of Biblical Studies

General: Disclaimer Statement: Transferability of credits earned at Maranatha Bible Institute to another institution is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Disclosure Policy Maranatha Bible Institute does not grant Postsecondary degrees to a non-religions nature. Any credits or degrees earned are purposed to provide ministerial training. Admissions Information: Attendance Policy Any absences, makeup or missed work, assignments and/or tests must be arranged by the student. Students are responsible for materials covered during their absences. Points will be deducted from exams missed, up to 5 points. Students must have a written excuse for illness, ministerial travel, or death in the family. Dismissal is at the discretion of the Administrator in relations to holidays and/or snow days or bad weather days. Ample notice will be given should this occur. Refund Policy If a student withdraws from school in writing within thirty (30) days of registration, Maranatha Bible Institute will refund the tuition paid minus the registration, material and/or course fees. If a student withdraws from a class or course who is failing, no refund will be given. There will be no refunds on the cost of the materials. Dismissal Policy MBI school administration reserves the right to place on probation, suspend, or dismiss any student whose academic standing, financial obligations, progress or conduct is not deemed as satisfactory by MBIs administration. Incomplete/Repeating Course Students will be required to retake a course if not complete with a passing grade. Re-Admission Policy A student can re-apply for student status at any time, students dismissed because of financial obligations not being met will be re-considered for re-admission after their obligations are in good standing.

7 Class Credits: Grades Grading will be as following: 90-100 A 85-89 70-79 60-69 Below 60 B C D F

3.6 to 4.0 3.2 to 3.59 2.18 to 3.19 1.0 to 2.17 Failing

3 Semester hrs 3 Semester hrs 3 Semester hrs 3 Semester hrs 0 Semester hrs

Below C is unacceptable for college level work and you will receive an Incomplete or failing grade. Transcripts MBI will mail transcripts to students, to an employer, or to another institution at the students written request. Each transcript will be provided for a fee of $5 each. Transfer of credits accepted from MBI to another receiving institution is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Text Books Textbooks, workbooks or other materials for all courses offered are included in the registration fees at the beginning of classes. No student will be allowed to attend classes without financial obligations being met in advance. Tuition fees have been calculated for each class for payment on a monthly basis. MBI will finance the tuition fees for each student who attends classes. Graduation Policy Degrees are awarded annually, however they may be awarded when the degree plans are completed and all financial obligations to Maranatha Bible Institute are met. Presentation of degrees will be made at the graduation exercises held yearly. Graduation dates are at the discretion of the institutes administration. If a student does not attend graduation exercises, their degree will be sent directly to them through US Postal mail when their studies and financial obligations are met.

8 Financial Information: Maranatha Bible Institute provides a payment plan to meet the need of each student. MBI is committed to offering our students the highest level of academic studies in the Word of God at the lowest possible cost. MBI will finance the tuition and graduation fees for each student toward the fulfillment of the vision God has given to Maranatha Bible Institute to provide training to equip the saints to do the work of the ministry. Pay plans are as follows: Plan A 100% payment for degree upon registration and/or start of course. Plan B 50% payment of degree plan upon registration and/or start of courses and balance due in six (6) equal payments. Associate Degree: Twelve (12) equal payments per year are made beginning of each month or by the fifth (5) until all payments are satisfied. Bachelor Degree: Twelve (12) equal payments per year are made beginning or each month or by the fifth (5) until all payments are satisfied. Payments will be accepted by cash, check or money orders only! Please note, return fees on all checks will be $25 Students who have not paid their appropriate fees at time due will not be allowed to attend classes until fees are paid. No material will be distributed nor can the student attend classes until fees are paid in advance of the scheduled time for the course to begin. Any student, who has been dismissed because their financial obligation to MBI has not been met, will not be considered for re-admission until their financial obligation is in good standing. Please note, no grades or transcript will be sent on behalf of the student to anyone until they have met their financial obligations to MBI.

Plan C

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9 Degrees Offered: Please note, prices are subject to change without notice! Associate of Biblical Studies or Theology The Associate degree is the first degree to be obtained in the undergraduate program of study. It is the place of beginning for students who are fresh out of high school, or has little or no education beyond high school. A GED or high school diploma is required to enter this level of studies. The first and second year courses for Biblical Studies or Theology is offered in the Associate degree program. Requirements for graduation: 20 Courses (3 credits each) equals 60 credits $1,150 Tuition per year 15 page Thesis (a $10 fee may apply) $150 graduation fee (cap, gown, tassel & stole, paid graduation year) $35 diploma fee (paid graduation year) $200 book fees (due with application, varies yearly) $40 non-refundable processing fee (due yearly with application) Classes offered: Introduction to the Bible: Bible basics, introducing student to the Bible and different versions of the Bible How did we get our Bible: Teaching of how we got the Bible, the first Bible and who wrote the Bible and Different parts of the Bible Survey of the Old Testament, Part 1: Teaching of the Pentateuch, the Historical Books, the Poetical Books and the Prophets Money Management the Bible Way: Guidelines from the Bible on how to handle our own money and Gods money How to become debt free Basic Math: Refresher course in Mathematics English: Refresher course in English, grammar and sentence structure Survey of the Old Testament, Part 2: Continuation of the Old Testament, Part 1 Church History, Parts 1 & 2: History from the beginning when Jesus Christ started the first church, The Way The Roman Empire Church Doctrines: Beliefs, foundation and teaching of the church Building your Thesis: Guidelines to writing a proper thesis

Degrees Offered, Please note, prices are subject to change without notice!

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Bachelor of Biblical Studies or Theology The Bachelor degree is for students who have prior credits. Your life and ministry experience will be combined with prior studies to determine if you have enough credits to enter the Bachelor program of study. At this time we are only offering students Biblical Studies or Theology degrees upon graduation. A requirement of prior credits, life and ministry experience must equal to 15 credit hours. Requirements for graduation: 20 courses (3 credits each) equals 60 credit plus previous earned 60 credits for the Associate degree totaling 120 credits for a Bachelor degree 35 page Thesis (a $25 fee may apply) $1,350 Tuition per year $150 graduation fee (cap, gown, tassel & stole, paid graduation year) $35 diploma fee (paid graduation year) $40 non-refundable processing fee (due yearly with application) $200 book fees (due with application, varies each year) Classes offered: English Composition: Advanced course of the English language and sentence composition Math: Advanced math equations and complex problem solving Interpreting Scriptures: How to read and understand what is in scripture How to do in-depth research Homiletics/Hermeneutics Doctrine of the Holy Trinity: Understanding the teachings of the Bible as God is recognized in three (3) persons, the Trinity Money Management the Bible Way: Recognizing the Body of Christ and the ability to manage money the Bible way Teaching practical financial skills Empowers each student with the education needed for a solid foundation Church History: Study of the history of our religion Study of the early years Survey of the Old Testament, Part 1: The teachings of the Pentateuch, the Historical books of the Bible Poetical books of the Prophets Survey of the Old Testament, Part 2: Introducing students to the Inter-testament Period and introduction to the Apocrypha

Bachelor Degrees Offered, Contd

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Background of the New Testament: Historical survey into the socio-economic aspects of Palestinian Judaism and the Jewish religious practices and beliefs Survey of New Testament: Introducing students to the Gospels and Acts the Epistle of Paul, the general Epistles and the book of Revelations Pastoral Counseling: Introduction to Pastoral counseling from a biblical and secular prospective One Year Certificate: MBI will offer a one (1) year certificate of the Old & New Testament Scriptures for personal gain to those who dont want to attend the entire 2 year course of study. You can get this certificate at a cost of $450, but the cost does not include graduation, diploma, book or the non-refundable fees which are due year of graduation by March 1st. Class Schedules: 6:30p to 9:30p 8:30a to 3:30p 8:30a to 3:30p

Mondays & Thursdays 1st & 3rd Saturdays 2nd & 4th Saturdays

Degree/Credits/Description Degree Associate Credits 60 +10% Description 2 year degree Life experience, Ministry & Credits will be applied if applicable 60 credits for Associate degree (2 year degree) Life experience, Ministry & Credits will be applied if applicable

Bachelor

120 +15%

Each student is required to take an entrance exam to determine your placement into the program/course. Please be advised extra credit hours may be required to graduate.

12 How to Contact us: President & Founder: Dr. Lee E. Moore Phone: 404-916-4938

Administrator: Dr. Malinda Bell Phone: 678-518-9411

Registrar: Dr. Louise Moore Phone: 678-860-9658

Physical Address: 260 Forest Parkway Forest Park, GA 30297 Phone: 404-916-4938 (please call this number)

Mailing Address: POBOX 1680 Jonesboro, GA 30237-1680 Applications and student booklet may be requested anytime from Maranatha Bible Institute via mail or telephone. Our website is maranathagrad.org, we are still building the site.