WHAT IS CBI?
The Corona Bible Institute (CBI) is a certified satellite school of the Sunset International Bible Institute (SIBI) in Lubbock, Texas. SIBI was founded in 1962 by Cline Paden with an initial enrollment of six students. In 1993 Mr. Paden passed the torch of leadership to Truitt Adair, the current President of the school. To date, more than 75 classes and 3,000 students have graduated from Sunset (and its satellite and branch schools around the world), which offers both Bachelors and Masters Degrees.
Our desire is to help people develop good methods of study and to see the value in knowing God’s word. Our goals at the Corona Bible Institute are simple. The Corona Bible Institute exists to:
- Provide opportunities for intentional Bible study
- Promote spiritual growth and maturity
- Protect families from 21st century challenges
- Produce church leaders for today and tomorrow
Every class, presented on DVD and facilitated by a capable Bible teacher, will be motivating, interesting, and fulfilling as we study the greatest book ever written. We will always pray together and provide opportunities for questions and discussion. The three levels of study make it easily accessible even for those with the most demanding schedules.
WHAT LEVEL OF STUDY IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Level One: Audit
The student who is interested in studying the Bible without earning any formal credit may simply attend (audit) the courses. There is no requirement to take any exams or complete any assignments. You are required to have a study guide and will want to answer the self-exams at the end of each lesson.
Level Two: Intermediate Bible Certificate
This is for those interested in more in-depth study and training. This level requires the completion of all study guide exercises, memorizing assigned passages, and taking the written exams. A certificate of completion will be presented for each course and, upon completion of the 32 courses, the student will receive the “Intermediate Bible Certificate.”
Level Three: Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies
This level is the most demanding and most rewarding. It involves all the requirements of the second level plus additional assignments, such as Scriptures to memorize, readings from the course textbooks, and research, theme, and evaluation papers to write.
The following courses are available through CBI:
Freshman Courses Junior Courses
Acts Colossians and Philemon
Historical Christian Evidences Ephesians
Distinctive Nature of the Church Isaiah
Bible History Jeremiah
James The Life of Christ
Timothy and Titus Romans
History of the Church in Acts Sacrificial System
The Minister’s Spiritual Life First & Second Thessalonians
Sophomore Courses Senior Courses
Biblical Interpretation Second Corinthians
The Christian Home Daniel
First Corinthians Galatians
Minor Prophets Hebrews
Epistles of Peter Gospel of John
Philippians Letters of John
Scheme of Redemption Psalms
Apologetics II Revelation
HOW CAN I ENROLL?
- Register online at www.coronachurchofchrist.com
- Register for classes in the church foyer on Sundays and Wednesdays
- Contact the church office at 951.737.5359
- E-mail the church for more information and to enroll for classes at corona_church@sbcglobal.net
- Contact Jack Fields, our C.B.I. administrator, at 951.371.8489
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The cost varies with each course and level and depends on materials required. Please contact us to determine which level is right for you.
WHY CBI?
- Because you want to learn the content and meaning of the Bible
- Because you want to see yourself more clearly from God’s perspective
- Because you want your values to become more aligned with God’s values
- Because you want your family to be strong and secure
- Because you want to be more skilled in serving God
- Because you want to be more like Christ!
Why not commit now to growing spiritually and strengthening your family under the shadow of the Bible? Old familiar passages will suddenly have meanings you’ve never discovered. This could be exactly what you’ve been looking for!
