C.H. Mason Bible Institute
Elder John Jackson
Dean
HISTORY OF THE C.H. MASON BIBLE INSTITUTE
The core concern of the Founding Father of the Church of God In Christ, the late Bishop Charles Harrison Mason, was that those drawn to the confession of faith that he espoused ; would become fully instructed in that faith and go on to lead lives as productive and creative Christians.
This basic concern was deeply rooted in the teaching of Jesus who taught that those whose lives have been touched, converted and transformed by His Life would go on to change others lives and the humankind. Bishop Mason’s theology was biblical theology, which was developed out of years of personally searching the Bible and seeking the will of God for his life. History verifies that his long search ended in Los Angeles, California in 1907. It was the year that he received the Third Work of Grace, the Holy Ghost and spoke in Tongues as the Spirit gave utterance.
The Founding Father of the Church of God in Christ was not only a student of the bible, he was also a student of secular education. Bishop Mason’s academic pursuits lead him to Arkansas Baptist College, from which he departed and founded a new educational venture at Lexington, Mississippi: Saints Industrial Academy, Saints Junior College.
In 1970, another giant step was taken to further enhance the education endeavor, the Charles Harrison Mason Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia. The (TWJ) C.H. Mason Bible Institute was established in 1997 to begin training for the ministers who were in the process of obtaining their Elders/Evangelist Ordination Certificate. Recently, there has been an addition to the C.H. Mason Institute, the Missionary Licensing Division. This division functions as the training element for the licensing of Missionary/Evangelist.
VISION STATEMENT
To give the student a thorough intellectual and spiritual knowledge of the Word of God, so that he/she may understand Bible doctrine and Bible truth, so that he/she maybe wise in appropriating that truth to their life.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Texas Western Jurisdiction (TWJ) C.H. Mason Bible Institute exists as a certificate and licensing element for adult education, primarily for those called to the Christian ministry in a leadership capacity. To provide advanced training and equipping in biblical and doctrinal studies, ministry skills and leadership skills so they may be prepared to do the “work of the ministry.”
REGISTRATION
All students should register during the scheduled registration period. Registration fee of $10.00 is due upon registration. Late registration will continue two weeks after registration period, a late fee will be charged.
BOOKS
All books and supplies will be the responsibility of the students.
REFUNDS
The registration fee is non-refundable.
GRADING SYSTEM
All academic work is graded according to the following standards:
A=Outstanding………4
B=Above Average…….3
C=Average………….2
D=Below Average…….1
F=Failing………….0
INSTRUCTORS
CLASSES
Elder/Evangelist Division
COURSES
MI201…..Homiletics (Fundamentals of Sermon Preparation)
MI200…..COGIC History, Doctrine, Polity (Understanding COGIC)
MI202…..Hermeneutics (Fundamentals of Biblical Interpretation and Exegesis)
BI130…..New Testament Survey (Overview of the New Testament)
MI210…..Ministry Essentials (Worship Services, Ministerial Ethics, Pulpit Decorum)
Missionary/Evangelist Division
COURSES
ME100…..Homily Preparation
ME200…..Missionary Etiquette/Ethics
ME202…..Hermeneutics
ME300…..Overview OT/NT
ME400…..COGIC History, Doctrine, Polity
ME500…..Evangelism
Registration
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