Program Learning Tracks
Clarkston Bible Institute offers 2 different leadership learning tracks.
Pastoral Certification Track (500 Classroom Hours) <--Click Here
- Bible Study Methods and Rules of Interpretation (40 hours)
- Old Testament Survey (60 hours)
- New Testament Survey (60 hours) – Gain a deeper understanding of Christ’s teachings and the early church.
- Preaching Biblical Messages & Pastoral Ministry (60 hours) – Develop preaching skills and learn pastoral leadership essentials.
- Bible Doctrine Survey (60 hours) – Study core Christian doctrines and theological concepts.
- Church Life (40 hours) – Understand the biblical model for church governance, worship, and community engagement.
- Teaching Principles & Methods (40 hours) – Learn effective teaching strategies for various audiences.
- Church History (60 hours) – Trace the development of Christianity from its origins to the modern era.
- Missions, Evangelism & Discipleship (60 hours) – Equip yourself with practical tools for outreach and spiritual growth.
- Church Planting (20 hours – Pastoral Track Only) – Gain insight into starting and growing faith-based communities.
Written course materials are available in 34 international languages so we can provide course materials in most heart languages.
Church Leaders Certification (420 Classroom Hours) <--Click Here
- Bible Study Methods and Rules of Interpretation (40 hours)
- Old Testament Survey (60 hours)
- New Testament Survey (60 hours) – Gain a deeper understanding of Christ’s teachings and the early church.
- Bible Doctrine Survey (60 hours) – Study core Christian doctrines and theological concepts.
- Church Life (40 hours) – Understand the biblical model for church governance, worship, and community engagement.
- Teaching Principles & Methods (40 hours) – Learn effective teaching strategies for various audiences.
- Church History (60 hours) – Trace the development of Christianity from its origins to the modern era.
- Missions, Evangelism & Discipleship (60 hours) – Equip yourself with practical tools for outreach and spiritual growth.

Ample breaks are scheduled during the holidays and throughout the year.
Once the Semester begins, participants will have one month to declare their track preference . Participants in the Pastoral Leadership Track will need to attend one more longer than those than the students that are pursuing the Church Leadership Certificate.