CCBI · CCC Elephant & Castle Parish

Christ Castle Bible Institute

Study the Word, deepen your faith and be equipped for ministry. Courses run online, February to November.

CCBI graduates in gowns at their graduation ceremony

A not-for-profit institute of our parish

Christ Castle Bible Institute (CCBI) is a fully owned, not-for-profit organisation of the Elephant & Castle Parish of the Celestial Church of Christ, London. It is supervised by the Christian Education Ministry of our parish.

Courses

1 year · February to November

Certificate in Christian Ministry

For new Christians, or anyone who hasn't done formal religious or Bible study before.

How: Online on Zoom, usually Tuesday evenings 7–9pm, over three terms of around 11 Tuesdays each.
Study: At least 1 hour of study each week outside lectures.
Entry: No formal entry requirements. Open to anyone aged 16 or over, from any church or denomination, who is committed and enjoys the Word.
Assessment: Test papers each term on the material taught. Graduation needs an overall pass mark of 70% and at least 80% attendance.
Cost: Free. A one-off $99 CLU registration fee is payable, giving lifetime access to course materials.

Modules and topics

Foundation in Christian Education · February – April

Understanding the Bible · How to Really Study the Bible · Introduction to Church History · Understanding Worship · Perspectives on Prayer · Building Christian Character · Christian Ethics · Victorious Living · The Authority of a Believer · Sharing our Faith

Foundation in Prophetic Ministry · May – July

Understanding Prophecy · An Old Testament Perspective · New Testament Dispensation · Spiritual Gifting · The Making of a Prophet · Qualities of a True Prophet · Battling in the Spiritual Realm · Tares Among the Wheat · Prophetic Evangelism · Blessings of the Prophetic Gift

Foundation in Christian Ministry · September – November

One Body in Christ (The Church) · The Fall of Man · Christ: His Life and His Works · Understanding Salvation · Living in the Spirit · Righteousness (Your new life in Christ) · Understanding Faith · Grace · Justification, Sanctification & Glorification · Leading Souls to Christ

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2 years · February to November

Diploma in Applied Spirituality

For Christians with a basic level of religious education who want to grow spiritually. Modelled on a Christian Leadership University (CLU) course, and a prelude to a degree for those who want to continue.

How: Online on Zoom, on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, 1–5pm, over three terms of six Saturdays.
Study: At least 2½ hours of study each week.
Entry: Open to anyone aged 16 or over who has completed the Certificate in Christian Ministry or equivalent, and is comfortable using a computer for online tests.
Assessment: Application exercises and online tests after each class, reflecting the revelation-based learning method. Graduation needs an overall pass mark of 70% and at least 80% attendance.
Cost: Free. A one-off $99 CLU registration fee is payable, giving lifetime access to course materials.

Modules and topics

Living In The Spirit (1) · February – April

Hearing God's Voice · Counselled by God · Hear God Through Your Dreams

Knowing God Through The Word · May – July

Bible Meditation · Pentateuch · History 1: United Kingdom · History 2: Divided Kingdom

Living In The Spirit (2) · September – November

Prayers that Heal the Heart · Living Naturally Supernatural · How to Walk by the Spirit · How to Have Mountain Moving Faith · Divine Healing Toolbox · How to Receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

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Aims & objectives

Why CCBI exists

01To encourage and motivate candidates in the study of the word of God, the Bible.
02To increase the understanding of the life and teachings of Christ in the life of all students.
03To produce mature disciples of Christ who are able to make disciples of others.
04To improve students' horizontal and vertical relationships through regular reading and study of the Bible and other helpful religious books, magazines and tracts.
05To organise regular Bible teachings.
06To organise conferences and seminars on a regular basis to build up students' spiritual and moral maturity.
07To develop personal and study skills, the ability to work collectively, and the confidence of students in the pursuit of their callings and ministries.

What we believe

Statement of Faith

The beliefs that shape everything we teach. We believe:

In the one true and living God, the creator of heaven and earth, who is revealed to us as the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Christ is divine, the only Lord and Saviour who can save us (Acts 4:12).
Christ was born of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26–28).
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God (2 Timothy 3:16), and holy men of God were moved by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21).
In the Holy Spirit, the divine Comforter (John 14:16, 15:26).
Until His second coming, all Christians have a duty to make sure the Great Commission is fulfilled (Matthew 28:18–20).
Salvation is a gift of God's grace and not by works (John 1:12; Romans 10:9–10; Ephesians 2:8).
In baptism by immersion (Matthew 3:13–17; Mark 1:9–11).
In regeneration and the new birth through the acceptance of the gospel (John 3:1–7; 2 Corinthians 5:17).
Immortality and eternal life are gifts of God, received through Jesus Christ (Romans 6:23; John 3:16).
There will be a resurrection of the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17).
The just shall live by faith (Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17).
In the support of the gospel through tithes and offerings (Leviticus 27:30, 32; Malachi 3:8–12).
In the ordinance of humility and the Lord's Supper (John 13:4–17; 1 Corinthians 11:23–30).
In the gift of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4:11–12) and the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23).
In discarding all immoral, unhealthy and unspiritual practices, including narcotics, intoxicants and tobacco (Proverbs 20:1, 21:17, 23:20–21, 29–35; Isaiah 5:11; 1 Corinthians 3:16–17; Ephesians 5:18).

Ready to grow in the Word?

Registration for the next academic year closes in December.

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