The Golden Valley Bible College degrees cater to an Apostolic education. With emphasis on Bible knowledge and the Great Commission, we pursue most all our efforts in that direction. Continuing spiritual growth and ongoing ministerial skill development are critical both for “set-aside deacons,” ladies, and young people involved in the mission of the church. The Northern Golden Valley District Apostolic Bible College offers two-degree programs to meet a range of needs: preparation for ministry or further education; personal or spiritual enrichment; and everything in between.

COURSE WORK POLICY

It is the Golden Valley Apostolic Bible College’s policy that all fees are due and payable at the time the student registers for courses. Unpaid classes will be counted as null and void if not paid. I.A.B.C. accepts cash, checks, credit – debit cards and also accepts payments through the Zelle which can be found on your personal mobile banking app. 

Hybrid Courses

This year, our courses are hybrid: the first meeting is “in-person” and the remaining three courses are virtual and presented via Zoom this semester. Each class meets on Tuesday at 7 pm and is four weeks in length. Each night, a “first” & “second” year class as well as a “third” & “fourth” year class. A total of ten courses are taught each academic year.

Requirements

  • All Students must follow the guidelines and instructions of the Instructor
  • Zoom attendance is crucial to pass the course
  • It is the student’s responsibility to complete the course by the deadline given by the teacher
  • Unpaid classes will be counted as null and void if not paid.

The Associate’s Degree

The Associate degree is an undergraduate degree awarded upon completion of a course of study lasting two years. The Associate degree is composed of basic biblical studies which prepare the student for ministry. Twenty courses are needed for this diploma.

First & Second Year Courses

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Apostolic Doctrine-1

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Apostolic Doctrine-2 

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Apostolic Doctrine-3

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The Book os Acts 

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Apostolic Worship

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The Ministry of Teaching

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History of the Apostolic Assembly

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Elective: The Tabernacle 

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Contemporary Religious Movements

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Orientation of Theological Studies

First & Second Year Courses

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Church Growth

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Introduction to Homiletics

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Panorama of the Bible-1
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Principles of Apostolic Leadership
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Constitution of the Apostolic Assembly

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Church Administration
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Spiritual Authority

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Panorama of the Bible-2
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Spiritual Disciplines

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Introduction to Hermeneutics

The Bachelor’s Degree

The Bachelor’s Degree is awarded upon completion of a course of study lasting four years. The Bachelor’s Degree is composed of applicable biblical concepts that will help prepare the student for ministry. Twenty courses are needed for this diploma.

 Third & Fourth Year

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Exegetical Methods (Advanced Hermeneutics)

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Introduction to the History of Israel

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Urbanity & Ethics for Leaders
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Symposium on the Word

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Christian Ethics

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History of the Christian Church-1

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History of the Christian Church-2

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Inductive to the Book of Romans
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Introduction to the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
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Elective: Spiritual Warfare

Third & Fourth Year

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Pastoral Theology
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Integral Healing 1
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Ministry of Counseling

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Book of Psalms-2
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Building Strong Families

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Pastoral Epistles
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Integral Healing 2
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Book of Psalms-1
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Prison Ministry
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Elective: Bible Prophecy

The Master’s Degree

Students who graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology may continue studying for the Master’s Degree of Arts in Religion or the Master’s Degree in Divinity in the following accredited programs: McCormick Theological Seminary; Urshan Graduate School of Theology

2024-25 Graduation Ceremony, Saturday, May 10, 2025 

The NGVD Bible Commencement Ceremony will be at 12 noon on Saturday, May 10, 2025 – @ Alpha Omega Ministries Church in Stockton