Upcoming Trips
Cleveland
MFuge Mission Camp
June 5-10, 2023
Rising 7th-9th Graders
Mission projects during the day and camp experience in the evenings.
Register today
Rising 7th-9th Graders
Mission projects during the day and camp experience in the evenings.
Register today
Cleveland
June 17-25, 2023
High School Students
Sports ministry, construction, Vacation Bible School, and more
High School Students
Sports ministry, construction, Vacation Bible School, and more
Utah
July 8-15, 2023
Church planting, sports ministry, construction, Vacation Bible School, and more
Church planting, sports ministry, construction, Vacation Bible School, and more
Colombia
July 13-21, 2023
Sports, Vacation Bible School, and more
Sports, Vacation Bible School, and more
Ministry Training Institute
Diploma in Biblical Studies, Advanced Diploma and Biblical Studies Diploma of Distinction
The Diploma in Biblical Studies, Advanced Diploma and Biblical Studies Diploma of Distinction are offered through Samford's 33 extension centers across the southeast. The curriculum includes 24 standardized courses. A student is awarded the Diploma in Biblical Studies after completing 8 courses, awarded the Advanced Diploma after completing 16 courses and Diploma of Distinction after completing 24 courses. The cost is $50 per course. Students who register using our online registration system will not be subject to the $10 processing fee.
Diploma Courses
The Diploma in Biblical Studies, Advanced Diploma and Biblical Studies Diploma of Distinction are offered through Samford's 33 extension centers across the southeast. The curriculum includes 24 standardized courses. A student is awarded the Diploma in Biblical Studies after completing 8 courses, awarded the Advanced Diploma after completing 16 courses and Diploma of Distinction after completing 24 courses. The cost is $50 per course. Students who register using our online registration system will not be subject to the $10 processing fee.
Diploma Courses
- ZMTI 101: Biblical Interpretation
- ZMTI 102: Intro to Old Testament
- ZMTI 103: Intro to New Testament
- ZMTI 104: Paul’s Letters
- ZMTI 105: The Minor Prophets
- ZMTI 106A: Biblical Foundations I
- ZMTI 106B: Biblical Foundations II
- ZMTI 113: The Person of the Holy Spirit
- ZMTI 114: Baptist Doctrines
- ZMTI 115: Spiritual Disciplines
- ZMTI 118: The Book of Revelation
- ZMTI 120: The Origins of the Bible
- ZMTI 121: The Writings of Moses
- ZMTI 122: Christian Apologetics
- ZMTI 123: Parables of Jesus
- ZMTI 124: The Life and Ministry of Jesus
- ZMTI 125: John’s Epistles
- ZMTI 126: Exploring the Psalms
- ZMTI 127: The Gospels
- ZMTI 128: The Acts of the Apostles
- ZMTI 129: Personal Evangelism
- ZMTI 130: Effective Disciple Making
- ZMTI 131: The Book of Hebrews
- ZMTI 132: Christian leadership
Spring A- ZMTI 105 The Minor Prophets
Mondays at 6 p.m. January 16- March 6
Missions Training Center at Celebration Baptist Church
The Minor Prophets are not minor in their importance or significance. These often-overlooked prophetic books hold incredible relevance for our world today. Students will learn more about the authors, their prophecies, and the historicity behind their message.
Mondays at 6 p.m. January 16- March 6
Missions Training Center at Celebration Baptist Church
The Minor Prophets are not minor in their importance or significance. These often-overlooked prophetic books hold incredible relevance for our world today. Students will learn more about the authors, their prophecies, and the historicity behind their message.
Spring B- ZMTI 113 The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
Mondays at 6 p.m. March 27- May 15
Missions Training Center at Celebration Baptist Church
The Holy Spirit is the most misunderstood person of the trinity and yet his role is critical to our salvation, growth, and work of the church. This course is designed to increase the students’ knowledge of the work, person, and doctrine of the Holy Spirit.
Mondays at 6 p.m. March 27- May 15
Missions Training Center at Celebration Baptist Church
The Holy Spirit is the most misunderstood person of the trinity and yet his role is critical to our salvation, growth, and work of the church. This course is designed to increase the students’ knowledge of the work, person, and doctrine of the Holy Spirit.