590 Hancock Rd., Bullhead City, AZ 86442 - Ph. # 928.758.7717

Pastor Allen Cates THD.D.D.

The Homestead College of Bible and Graduate School in Florida will be opening up and accredited satellite campus on Tuesday February 1^st of 2005

The school will be located at Praise Chapel 590 Hancock Rd. in Bullhead City, AZ.

The following is information pertaining to the school: if you need any further information please feel free to call either Pastor Frank Kanc or Sheila Williams, Administrative Assistant at 928-758-7717

 In 1972 the newly formed State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities challenged their right, as Homestead College of Bible to grant normal degrees entirely for the study of the Bible. Dr. Pent brought an appeal for the college to the First District Court of appeals in the State Capitol: where the court panel of three Justices ruled: that Homestead College of Bible operated legally by State statute, and that its wholly Biblical curriculum was indeed a worthy avenue for collegiate education and that it’s degrees were properly conferred as practiced.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a real collegiate degree?

Yes the First District Court of Appeals, Supreme Court of Florida ruled unanimously in 1973 that Homestead College of Bible in offering education “limited exclusively to the books of the Bible is a legal college and was properly exercising it authority in the granting of collegiate degrees.”

Ok the degrees are real, but how are they accepted by other colleges?

For 3

8 years, the college has been issuing credit transcripts without a single reported rejection or discounting by any educational institution including Oxford University, England.

So who uses the degrees?

Highly satisfied graduates are employed in a great variety of occupations, both in Christian service and public vocations. Additionally, our graduates may be found worldwide.

The College and Graduate school

Program offerings

Associate Degrees

Associate of Biblical Studies             Associate of Theology

                        Concentration Areas:

                               Biblical Arts

                                               Biblical Education

                                                Biblical Counseling

                                                Biblical Philosophy

Bachelor Degrees

                        Bachelor of Biblical Studies             Bachelor of Theology

                                    Concentration Areas:

                                                   Biblical Arts

                                                            Biblical Education

                                                            Biblical Counseling

                                                            Biblical Philosophy

Master’s Degrees

                    Master of Biblical Studies             Master of Theology

                                    Concentration Areas:

                                                    Biblical Arts

                                                         Biblical Science

                                                            Biblical Education

                                                     Biblical LAW

                                                            Biblical Counseling

                                                            Biblical Philosophy

Doctoral Degrees

                    Doctor of Biblical Studies             Doctor of Theology

                                    Concentration Areas:

                                                       Biblical Arts

                                                            Biblical Science

                                                              Biblical Education

                                                        Biblical LAW

Biblical Ministry

   Biblical Missiology

Degree Titles Instead of the Above Available Respectively:

            Associate of Biblical: Arts/Education/Philosophy/ Counseling

            Bachelor of Biblical: Arts/Education/Philosophy/Counseling

            Master of Biblical: Arts/Science/Education/LAW/Philosophy/Counseling

            Doctor of BiblicalArts/Science/Education/LAW/Philosophy/Ministry/Missiology

 UNDERGRAUATE LEVEL PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Undergraduate work consists of reading and research entirely of the Scriptures,

Together with structured assignments, and study in one of the Concentrations.

Associates Degree

Biblical Studies/Theology

The Associates Degree is comprised of a treatment of each of thirty-three of the Books of Scripture specifically, according to the unique features and doctrines of each and according to their respective relations to the 8 major divisions of the Bible, namely:

                 Law, History, Poetry and Wisdom, Prophets, Gospels,

                 Acts, Epistles and Revelation. (See full Catalog-

                 Individual Course Descriptions.)

       In addition, one of the four Concentrations is completed by the student in the form in addition; one of the four concentrations is completed by the student in the form of 2 written projects of the concentration Topics (See full catalog-Concentration Topics Roster.)

       Assignments: 66 exams with various summaries, and the Concentration projects.

       Credit hours earned: 120

Undergraduate Program Procedure

         All course reading and research are conducted in the Scriptures. Student examinations on the Bible Books are submitted for analysis and grading to the College grading office by mail.

       All assignments are completed by the student through questions included with the Expositional Outlines, using always the ‘open book’ method: together with short essays and one project per academic year. 

          Written assignments received counsel and guidance in conjunction with the grading process.

          Everything necessary for the guidance of the Associate and Bachelor students through their respective courses is provided in the Book Assignment Expositional Outline, the audio Lecture tapes, the Bible reading tapes and the Special Encouragement Publications, together with counseling in conjunction with the grading process

GRADUATE LEVEL PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Graduate work consists of reading and research entirely of the Scriptures, together with structured assignments, Bible Book analyses, thesis or dissertation composition and study in one of the Concentrations.

Master’s Degree

Biblical Studies/Theology 500-590

          Achievement of the Master of Biblical Studies or the Master of Theology Degree is attained through advanced Biblical studies, with a view toward strengthening and enriching the student in the knowledge of the Scriptures both in the Old and the New Testaments, according to: (1) a structured assignment emphasizing the educational importance of the Bible, (2) assigned work in the ten principal divisions of Scripture by way of Master’s level research and documented study (according to previously achieved credits in Bible), 3 the completion of two Concentration topics at the Biblical Studies level, three at the theology level, according to candidate’s election of Concentration, and (4) a thesis (See Graduate Description.)

Graduate Assignment (Masters)

BIBLICAL STUDIES: A thesis of 5,000 words, by way of prescribed outline, which will determine the final grade

Credit hours earned: 30 above Bachelor

THEOLOGY: A thesis of 7,000 words, by way of prescribed outline, which will determine the final grade.

Credit hours earned: 45 above Bachelor.

Women must add the 3 credit hour Concentration Topic-The Virtuous Woman at 2000 words. The 5000 word thesis assignment is thereby reduced to 3000 words; the 7000 word thesis assignment is reduced to 5000 words.

 Doctoral Degree

BIBLICAL STUDIES/THJEOLOGY 600-690

          The Doctoral degree in Biblical Studies or Theology is pursued by way of: (1) a structured assignment emphasizing the educational importance of the Bible, (2) assigned work of comprehensive and analytical treatment of the eight major divisions of Scripture as a whole (the amount of work being determined according to previously achieved credits in Bible), (3) completion of 4-7 Concentration Topics, in keeping with candidate’s election of Concentration and (4) a dissertation on one of two subjects-The Law, the Prophets and Christianity, or the Bible for Today/

Graduate Assignment (Doctors)

The dissertation by way of prescribed topic and outline, ready for publication, will determine the final grade.

BIBLICAL STUDIES; Requirement length is 7,000 words.

Credit hours earned: 30 above Masters (60 or 75 credit hours above Bachelor depending on previous achievement of Master’s degree, whether Biblical Studies or Theology).

THEOLOGY: Requirement length is 10,000 words.

Credit hours earned: 45 above Masters (75 or 90 credit hours above Bachelor, depending on previous achievement of Master’s degree, whether Biblical Studies or Theology).

Women must add the 6 credit hour Concentration Topic-The Virtuous Woman at 4000 words. The 7000 word dissertation assignment is thereby reduced to 3000 words.

          Beginning at the Master’s level, particular attention is given to women’s matters in relation to marriage, family, ministry, business and professional activity, in the candidate’s choice of course. Also at the doctoral level the degree course available to women is the Biblical Studies Avenue only, together with one of its seven Concentrations.

MAJORS AND MINORS, CORE COURSES PARTICULAR

FIELDS AND CONCENTRATIONS

The programs offered by this institution are designed as seclusive majors, that is, consisting totally of Biblical study towards a mastery solely of the Scriptures. The “major” therefore is Bible the “minor” is not employed. Core courses consist of the 10 principal divisions of the Bible, a consideration of which being part of each level of academic activity, Involvement with a particular field of interest is engaged by the Student’s election of Concentration.

(See full Catalog for “The Concentration-Definition, Descriptions and Topics.”)

PROGRAM COSTS

Tuition

MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN INSTALLMENTS

          Associate and Bachelor students may cover the costs of their respective Programs at minimum payments of $100 monthly

          Master’s candidates may cover the costs of their respective Programs at minimum payments of $200 monthly

          Doctoral candidates may cover the costs of their respective Programs at $225 monthly.

CATALOG

For full particulars on the Degree Programs and discounts for larger payments, send $10 (refundable to enrollees) for our latest catalog, to: 590 Hancock Rd. Bullhead City, AZ. 86442 

HOMESTEAD COLLEGE OF BIBLE

Box 1

Orlando, FL. 32802-0001

U.S.A.

DOCTRNAL STATEMENT OF COLLEGE ACADEMIC ACTIVITY

          We teach the Bible as the fully authoritative Word of God, with respect to all Christian tradition and doctrine, and toward the objective of perfect unity and harmony of all believers, according to the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments and the leadership of Godly men who serve the purpose of true Christian faith, according to the parameters of historical faith, practice and doctrine and in keeping with Evangelical persuasion and testimony.

ACCREDITATION

          Accreditation does not serve the purpose of pure Bible education. See the credentials of the College as identified on the cover of this publication, namely: (1) Chartered by the Florida Department of State, (2) Religious College Exemption, (3) under the Commission for Independent Education of the Florida Department of Education and (4) approved by the First District Court of Appeals of the Supreme Court of Florida 1973.

THE APOSTLE PAUL TO TIMOTHY, “BISHOP OF THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS”

          “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

          That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

          I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

          Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”

-ll Timothy 3:16-17; 4:1-2

          Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

          Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”