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acts
of the
apostles

Professor: Dr. Phil Matanick
Online Bible Course – 10-week Course meets on Thursdays
Start Date: 10/22/2026, 7 -9 am MST, 4 – 6 pm CAT

Core Requirement for all Degrees, 200-Level Course

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S., first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three, four, or five payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments. 

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This course will deeply examine the Acts of the Apostles as recorded in the Book of Acts and gain an understanding of the birth and growth of the early Church under the leadership of the Apostles and through the sovereign direction of the resurrected Christ. Students will become familiar with the faith, growth, and acts of the apostles, and then apply their new knowledge to their personal lives and ministries. Students will become familiar with the content of the Book of Acts, including the author’s intention and purpose for the book and the literary structure of the book.

It is a 200-level core online Bible course requirement for all bachelor’s degrees. Students should take 100 level Bible courses before this one. This is a 3-credit hour course or can be taken as a certificate course.

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BIBLICAL
PRIORITIES

Professor: Dr. Dinah Hodgson
Online Bible Course – 10-week Course meets on Thursdays
Start Date: 10/22/2026, 6:00 am – 8:00 pm MST,  3:00 – 5:00 pm CAT

This is a 100-level course for first-year students and required for all degree programs.

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S., first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three, four, or five payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments. 

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It is a core online Bible course requirement for all bachelor’s degrees.  This is a 3-credit hour course or can be taken as a certificate course.

Biblical Priorities – An Exploration Into What Jesus Said Matters Most is a 10-week online Christian discipleship course.  This is a 3-credit hour course, or can be taken as a certificate course (no college enrollment required).  Students meet once per week on Thursdays for lecture/discussion via the Zoom platform.  The course lectures are recorded should the class time prove problematic, but in-person attendance via Zoom is encouraged.

The course focuses first on what it means to love God with our heart, soul, mind and strength.  It includes Scriptural contexts to understand why this commandment is of utmost importance. The second focus is the command to love our neighbor as ourselves.  It includes a deep Scriptural dive into defining one’s neighbor, examination of predispositions that hinder love, and the practical application of loving one’s neighbor.

This online Bible course is appropriate for believers of any Christian maturity level, challenging all of us to love more wholeheartedly. Students will gain a more profound understanding of what loving God and loving one’s neighbor meant when the Commandments were written and what they should mean to believers today. The Biblical Priorities course equips students with practical tools that empower them to grow in right relationship with God and with man.

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EVANGELISM
IN BIBLICAL,
HISTORICAL, & MODERN
CONTEXTS

Professor: Dr. Phil Matanick
Bible Course Online – 10-week Course meets on Wednesdays
Start Date: 10/21/2026, 10 am  – 12 pm MST, 7 – 9 pm CAT, check your local time zone HERE.

Core Requirement for all Degrees, 200-Level Course

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S. students, first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three, four, or five payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments.

 
This is a core course requirement for all bachelor’s degrees.  The Evangelism in Biblical, Historical, and Modern Contexts course is a 3-credit hour course or can be taken as a certificate course.
 
It is a 200-level core online Bible course requirement for all bachelor’s degrees. Students should take 100 level Bible courses before this one. This is a 3-credit hour course or can be taken as a certificate course.
 
This course will examine the biblical mandate and Scriptural foundations for evangelism, as well as the history and modern practices of evangelism. Students will identify the role and methods of evangelism in their own countries and cultures and examine them through a biblical lens. This course will equip students to generate biblically sound and culturally appropriate strategies for reaching their communities and beyond with the Gospel message.
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INTRODUCTION TO
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

Professor: Rick Krug, M.Div.
Bible Course Online – 10-week Course meets on Mondays
Start Date: 10/19/2026, 10 am  – 12 pm MST, 7 – 9 pm CAT, check your local time zone HERE.

Core Requirement for Biblical and Theological Studies and Pastoral and Christian Ministry Programs, 100-Level Course

Prerequisite: Foundations of Theology

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S. students, first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three, four, or five payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments.

 
This is a core course requirement for Biblical and Theological Studies and Pastoral and Christian Ministry Programs. The Introduction to Systematic Theology course is a 3-credit hour course or can be taken as a certificate course.
 
Introduction to Systematic Theology is an introductory course that examines key concepts, including prolegomena (the definition and nature of theology), the varied subdivisions of theology, and the value of systematic theology methodologies. It also includes the systematic study of core topics, including bibliology—general and special revelation; the divine inspiration of God’s Word; the inerrancy of Scripture; and the processes of canonicity. Additional systematic exploration includes theology proper—the nature, attributes, and names of God, the Trinity, the Persons of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Students will receive training in the processes of studying using systematic theology methodologies.
 
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the
epistles

Professor: Rick Krug, M.Div.
Online Bible Course – 10-week Course on Wednesdays
Start Date: 10/21/2026, 10 am -12 pm MST, 7 – 9 pm CAT

It is a 300-level core online Bible course requirement for all bachelor’s degrees. Students should take the 100 and 200-level Bible courses before this one. This is a 3-credit-hour course, or can be taken as a certificate course.

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S. students, first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three, four, or five payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments.

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This course is an expository study of 1 and 2 Corinthians as well as the epistles of James, Peter, Jude, and John. Students will study each epistle’s historical, social, and linguistic contexts to examine the Spirit-inspired instruction for the Church and the individual believer’s walk of faith. Particular attention is given to these epistles’ historical and cultural backgrounds, church problems, doctrine, and practical applications.

The Epistles is a 3-credit hour course or can be taken as a certificate course. 

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FOUNDATIONS
OF THEOLOGY

Professor: Rick Krug, M.Div.
Online Bible Course – 10-week Course on Tuesdays
Start Date: 10/20/2026, 9 am -11 pm MST, 6 – 8 pm CAT

This is a 100-level core online Bible course requirement for all bachelor’s degrees. First year students should take this course. This is a 3-credit-hour course, or can be taken as a certificate course.

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S. students, first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three, four, or five payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments.

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The Foundations of Theology course explores the core doctrines of the Christian faith, including the nature of God, the Trinity, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. It systematically examines the biblical doctrines of humanity, sin, redemption, and revelation. Students will gain an understanding of the
biblical foundations for each doctrine and the biblical methodologies for studying and understanding core doctrines and additional doctrines of Christianity as expressed in the Bible.

The Foundations of Theology is a 100-level core required course for all degree programs. It is a 3-credit hour course or can be taken as a certificate course. 

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the LIFE
of CHRIST

Professor: Charmaine Meyer, M. Phil.
Online Bible Course – 10-week Course on Saturdays
Start Date: 10/24/2026, 7 am -9 am MST, 4 – 6 pm CAT

This is a 200-level course and should be taken after 100-level Bible courses are completed.

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S. students, first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three, four, or five payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments.

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This course presents a comprehensive study of the earthly life and ministry of the Jesus Christ. The course includes both a thematic and a chronological view of Christ’s life and ministry, providing biblical interpretation of His identity, key events, teachings, and their practical application to the believer’s life today.

The Life of Christ is a core online Bible course requirement for all bachelor’s degrees.  This is a 3-credit hour course or can be taken as a certificate course. 

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OLD TESTAMENT
SURVEY

Professor: Dr. Phil Matanick
Online Bible Course – 10-week Course on Fridays
Start Date: 10/23/2026, 7 -9 am MST, 4 – 6 pm CAT

This is a 100-level course for first-year students and is required for all degree programs.

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S. students, first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three, four, or five payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments.  

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This course introduces the text of the Old Testament with emphasis on the biblical narrative, genres, major historical periods, and theological themes. The process of biblical exegesis is expanded upon and utilized to grow the student’s understanding and skill in critically examining and accurately interpreting Scripture.

It is a 100-level, first year student required core online Bible course requirement for all bachelor’s degrees.  Students should take Old Testament Survey before New Testament Survey. This is a 3-credit hour course or can be taken as a certificate course.

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NEW TESTAMENT
SURVEY

Professor: Dr. Phil Matanick
Online Bible Course – 10-week Course on Saturdays
Start Date: 10/24/2026, 7 am -9 am MST, 4 – 6 pm CAT

This is a 100-level course for first-year students and is required for all degree programs.  Students should take Old Testament Survey before New Testament Survey.

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S. students, first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three, or four payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments.

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 Prerequisite: Old Testament Survey

This course introduces the text of the New Testament with emphasis on the historical narrative, genres, life and ministry of Christ, the apostles, and the birth and growth of the Christian Church. The process of biblical exegesis is expanded upon and utilized to grow the student’s understanding and skill in critically examining and accurately interpreting Scripture.

It is a core online Bible course requirement for all bachelor’s degrees.  This is a 3-credit hour course or can be taken as a certificate course.

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EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Professor: Charmaine Meyer, M.Phil.
Online – 10-week Course meets on Wednesdays
Start Date:  10/212026, 7:00 am – 9:00 am MST, 4:00 – 6:00 pm CAT

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This is a 100-level course for first year students that is required for all degree programs.

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S. students, first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three, four, or five payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments.  

Prerequisite: None

Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution – It is a core course requirement for all bachelor’s degrees at the Fully Equipped Bible Institute.  

The Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution course equips leaders to navigate conversations when stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. Whether at work, in ministry, at home, or in the marketplace, a leader will learn strategies and tactics for maintaining and remaining in productive dialogue when others ineffectively navigate high-stakes conversations.

Effective communication is a crucial responsibility of all leaders who desire to lead in a manner that empowers, encourages, and fosters growth in those we serve. This online Christian communications course is essential for Christian leaders to gain practical strategies that emphasize active listening, empathy, and emotional intelligence rooted in biblical wisdom. This course empowers leaders to approach all conversations with integrity and humility, thereby fostering unity and growth within their communities while faithfully adhering to Scriptural teachings.

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ENGLISH
COMPOSITION

Professor: Carla Dunham, M.Ed.

Online – 10-week Course meets on Saturdays
Start Date: 10/24/2026, 7 am -9 am MST, 4 – 6 pm CAT

This is a 100-level course that students are required to take during their first term.

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S. students, first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three,  four, or five payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments.  

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This course is required in the first term of enrollment.

The course will cover the fundamental principles of college level writing. Students will learn the three stages of the writing process (prewriting, writing, and rewriting). Students will learn how to write academic prose, including various types of essays, arguments, and constructions.

It is a 100-level core online course requirement for all bachelor’s degrees.  Students must take this course during their first term. This is a 3-credit hour course or can be taken as a certificate course.

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ADVANCED ENGLISH
COMPOSITION

Professor: Carla Dunham, M.Ed.

Online – 10-week Course meets on Saturdays
Start Date: 10/24/2026, 10 am -12 pm MST, 7 – 9 pm CAT

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Prerequisite: English Composition

This is a 100-level required course for students in their second term, after completing English Composition.

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S. students, first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three, four, or five payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments.  

 

Prerequisite: English Composition

ENG 102 – Advanced English Composition – It is a core course requirement for all bachelor’s degrees at the Fully Equipped Bible Institute.  English 101 – English Composition – must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in English 102.

This is a 3-credit hour online advanced English composition course.  It can be taken for college credit or as a certificate course.  

Advanced English Composition builds on the critical thinking, reading, and writing skills gained in English  Composition 101.  This course teaches students to critically analyze, interpret, and evaluate literary works.  Students also learn how to write various types of research reports, including proper source citation and APA-style writing.

It is a core online course requirement for all bachelor’s degrees.  This is a 3-credit hour course or can be taken as a certificate course.

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INTRODUCTION
TO SOCIOLOGY

Professor: Charmaine Meyer, M.Phil.
Online – 10-week Course meets on Mondays
Start Date:  10/19/2026, 7:00 am – 9 am MST, 4:00 – 6:00 pm CAT

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This is a 100-level course required for all degree programs.

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S. students, first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three, four, or five payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments.  

Prerequisite: None 

 

 

The Introduction to Sociology course presents a survey of concepts, theories, and methods sociologists use to describe and explain the effects of social structure on human behavior, examined through a biblical lens. It emphasizes the understanding and use of the sociological perspective in everyday life.

Introduction to Sociology – It is a 100-level core course requirement for students in their first year, and required for all bachelor’s degrees at the Fully Equipped Bible Institute.

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MARRIAGE & FAMILY
DYNAMICS

Professor: Betsy Frederick, MMFT
Online Bible Course – 10-week Course on Thursdays
Start Date: 10/22/2026, 8 am -10 am MST, 4 – 6 pm CAT

Prerequisites: Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, English Composition, Advanced English Composition. This is a 200-level course that is not a core requirement course for all degrees. Students should refer to their degree plan to determine if it is a requirement, or can be taken as an elective. 

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S. students, $300 USD for U.S. students, first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three, four, or five payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments.

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PREREQUISITES: ENGLISH COMPOSITION, ADVANCED ENGLISH COMPOSITION, INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY, INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

This course examines Christian marriage and family life from a biblical, theological, and practical perspective. Students will study God’s design for the family, the covenant nature of marriage, gender and role dynamics, communication and conflict resolution, intimacy, and parenting. Drawing on Scripture and key Christian authors, students will evaluate cultural messages about marriage and family, reflect on their own family of origin, and develop a Christ-centered vision for marriage, parenting, and family ministry within the local church.

This  is a not a core online course requirement for all bachelor’s degrees.  Students should refer to their degree plan to see if it is required. This is a 3-credit hour course or can be taken as a certificate course. 

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PERSONAL
FINANCE

Professor: Trust Mutero
Online Bible Course – 10-week Course on Saturdays
Start Date: 10/24/2026, 9:30 am -11:30 am MST, 6:30 – 8:30 pm CAT

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Prerequisite: Mathematics for Modern Life

This is a 200-level course that requires completion of Mathematics for Modern Life prior to registration. 

Course Cost: $300 USD for U.S. students and first and second-world students, $150 USD for students in developing nations (third and fourth-world). Tuition can be paid in one, two, three, four, or five payments. Payment #1 is due two weeks prior to course start. When registering, please let us know if you need a payment plan, and if so, how many payment installments.

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PREREQUISITES: MATHEMATICS FOR MODERN LIFE. THIS IS A REQUIRED CORE COURSE FOR ALL DEGREE PROGRAMS.

The Personal Finance course provides students with mathematical and analytical skills to make wise and informed personal finance decisions. Students will gain practical skills in building personal budgets and working within them, effective money management, responsible use of credit, savings, and biblical tithing.

This  is a core online course requirement for bachelor’s degrees.  This is a 3-credit hour course or can be taken as a certificate course. 

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Meet the Professors

Professor Dunham
Professor Dunham, M.Ed., has over 30 years of experience in education, including teaching, school administration, and founding three charter schools. Outside of school, she enjoys serving in her church’s tech and media ministry, writing, and learning. Her greatest joy is helping students discover their strengths and believe in their potential.

Carla Dunham, M.Ed.

Professor

Professor Frederick
Professor Frederick is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who teaches our students about how to help people build healthier, more connected relationships utilizing a faith-first, collaborative, trauma-informed approach.

Betsey Frederick, MMFT

Marriage and Family Therapist

Dr. Dinah Hodgson
Pastor Hodgson has been serving in Christian ministry for over three decades. She is called to empower leaders as a professor, coach, international speaker, author, and spiritual mentor. As a passionate follower of Jesus, she has served in impoverished countries around the world alongside her husband, Dr. John Hodgson.

Dr. Dinah Hodgson

Pastor and Professor

Dr. John Hodgson, Bible class
Dr. Hodgson is a Dartmouth graduate and brilliant cardiologist who has made remarkable contributions to the field of cardiology. More importantly, he is a servant leader, sharing his wisdom and insights on the mission field, in the local church, and on numerous boards of Christian ministries. He is a gifted educator with a passion for serving the Body of Christ.

John Hodgson, MD

Cardiologist and Professor

Dr. Stephen Isaac
Dr. Stephen Isaac’s mission is described as “cura animurim” (care-taking of the human soul). He desires above all to be faithful to the real message of Jesus, to his family, and to God’s people. Dr. Isaac has spent over four decades in ministry as a pastor, nationally syndicated radio host, and football coach. He is the Senior Pastor of a community church he founded over twenty years ago.

Dr. Stephen Isaac

Senior Pastor and Professor

Dr. Victoria Isaac
Dr. Victoria is passionate about Christian education and discipleship training. She develops and teaches Bible training courses at the college and local church levels. She spent fifteen years teaching through the Bible providing a foundation for equipping Christian leaders with strong biblical and practical discipleship training tools.

Dr. Victoria Isaac

Professor

Dr. Phil Matanick
Dr. Matanick’s passion is to teach biblical truth to equip leaders to live and lead like Jesus. He has been a teacher for over 35 years, including 10 years overseas. Both Dr. Matanick and his wife, Brenda, have befriended and ministered to international students from all over the world.

Dr. Phil Matanick

Professor

Professor Trust Mutero
Professor Trust Mutero resides in Zimbabwe, holds a Master of Science and Post Graduate Degree in Higher & Tertiary Education. He serves as a professor at Fully Equipped Bible Institute, Celebration College, and has taught in various other universities.

Trust Mutero, M.S.

Professor

Rick Krug, M.Div.
Rick Krug has over 25 years of pastoring, executive speaking, coaching as a certified Coach, Speaker and Leadership Trainer with the John Maxwell Team. Rick has created key-curriculum for John Maxwell Leadership Team's Master Mind Studies, used by over 54,000 Coaches and Trainers worldwide. He is a three-time TEDx Talk Speaker.

Rick Krug, M.S.

Professor

Charmaine Meyer, online Christian communications course
Professor Meyer holds a Master's Degree in Philosophy with an emphasis in Conflict Managment. She has years of leadership experience, serving diligently in her local church in Cape Town, South Africa.

Charmaine Meyer, M.Phil.

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