Institutes of Theology
Institutes of Theology is designed to equip God's people for accurate biblical interpretation and to increase their knowledge and understanding of the biblical story of redemption and the core doctrines of the Christian faith.
The CBC pastoral staff will provide four years of training to disciple and shepherd men to love Christ and His Word and to apply such truths to all areas of life, including family, church, vocation, and community.
The following Christian doctrines will be considered: Bible Survey; Hermeneutics and Prolegomena; Bibliology; Theology Proper; Christology; Pneumatology; Anthropology and Hamartiology; Soteriology; Angelology; Eschatology
*Live in-person sessions are for CBC men (ages 12+).
**If you are unable to attend a session, both video and audio will be posted for your viewing.
Registration | Semester 3 (Fall 2025) | Bibliology
Registration is Required
Certificate or Audit Track:
Certificate Track | Participate in the four-year course by attending sessions, completing assigned readings, and taking quizzes and tests. If you miss a session, video and audio links are available for you to stay current with the course.
Audit Track | Attend sessions but are not required to complete any of the work.
Semester 3 (Fall 2025)
Bibliology: Doctrine of Scripture
Dates (Select Tuesdays)
August 19; September 9, 23; October 14, 28; November 18; December 2
Time and Location
7:00–9:00 pm | Chapel
Required Resource (Certificate Track)
Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth | Edited by John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue
*Available for purchase in the CBC Bookstore, Amazon, Logos
Key Documents
Reading Plans – Bible & Grasping God's Word
Session Notes (PPT)
Session 1 – The Knowledge of God
Session 2 – Attributes of Scripture: Inspiration, Authority, Clarity – Pt. 1
Session 3 – Attributes of Scripture: Inspiration, Authority, Clarity – Pt. 2
Session 4 – Attributes of Scripture: Sufficiency, Necessity, Relevancy – Pt. 1
Session 5 – Attributes of Scripture: Sufficiency, Necessity, Relevancy – Pt. 2
Session 6 – The OT and NT Canon of Scripture
Session 7 – Inerrancy, Preservation, and Translation of Scripture
Quizzes
Schedule
August
September
October
November
December