Courses
Biblical training for ministry leaders through comprehensive study programs.
Fall Semester 2026 Courses
English for Bible College Students
CJ Visser
Strong English comprehension is essential for understanding all subjects, especially spelling, vocabulary, and public speaking in today’s global language.
Ministry Matters
Kevin Hall & James Wyatt
Topics cover ministry calling, pastoral transitions, church leadership, counseling challenges, funerals, problem situations, and managing time, finances, and personal matters.
Christian Family
Siphosethu Bonga
This course teaches biblical family principles, strengthening homes through God’s design, spiritual parenting, and effective family counseling.
Apologetics
Khona Nohamba
This course equips students to defend the Christian faith through biblical apologetics, sound reasoning, and clear responses to common objections.
Finances
Jeremy Hall
This course teaches biblical money management, covering attitudes, budgeting, debt, investing, and ethics.
Sewing for Ladies
Corli Hall
This course teaches ladies practical sewing skills, including garment making, alterations, and creative fabric projects for home and personal use.
Home Economics for Ladies
Corli Hall
This course equips ladies with practical home economics skills, including cooking, nutrition, budgeting, household management, and efficient daily living.
Credit System & Study Load
Each semester has 16 weeks
There are 2 semesters per year
1 Credit Hour (CH) = 1 hour of classroom instruction per week, per semester
Each subject includes 2 hours of classroom instruction per week
Each subject = 2 Credit Hours
Credit Requirements
Associate Degree: 60 Credit Hours
Bachelor Degree: 120 Credit Hours
If a class is failed, no credit hours are awarded, and the class must be repeated or replaced.
Subjects & Enrichment Modules
Each semester, students complete:
5 Classroom Subjects
Enrichment Modules (equivalent to 2.5 subjects)
Enrichment Modules may include approved external programs (such as Faith Bible Institute) and are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Overall Requirement
Two-thirds of coursework must be completed at Bay Baptist Bible College
One-third may be completed through approved external programs
Weekly Class Schedule
Tuesday
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Class 1
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Class 2
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Faith Bible Institute (time may vary)
Wednesday
8:00 am – 10:00 am: Class 1
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Class 2
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Class 3
Academic Calendar
First Semester (Fall)
Mid-February to end of May
Second Semester (Spring)
Early September to early December