CHRISTIAN LIFE TEACHINGS
A COLLEGE OF THE BIBLE
STUDENT HANDBOOK AND COURSE CATALOG
When you produce much fruit, My Father is honored and glorified; And you
show and prove yourselves to be true followers of mine.
John 15:8
We welcome you to this study of God’s Holy Word, Jesus.
We pray this study will help equip you
For your ministry and walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.
May you be led by the Holy Spirit and glorify the Father.
John 15:8 says,
“When you bear (produce) much fruit,
My Father is honored and glorified;
And you show and prove yourselves to be true followers of mine.”
(Amplified)
Our prayer for you:
Ephesians 4:11-16
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every: part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
(King James Version)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Page
Beginning and History 3
Purpose 3
Doctrinal Statement 4
Accreditation and Affiliation 5
Admission Procedures & Requirements 5
Transfer of Credits 5
Practicums 5
Financial Information 5
Graduation 6
Administration 6
Credit Hours Required 7
Grading Policies 8
Letter Prefix’s for Courses 8
Course Divisions 9
Our Doctrinal Statement
We believe that the Bible is the authoritative inspired Word of God, and that it was recorded by holy men of God as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
We believe there is but one true and living God, who reveals Himself to men in the persons of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. He is omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, wise, good, holy, just, loving, self-existent, eternal, and the creator of heaven and earth.
We believe in Jesus Christ the only begotten son of God born of a virgin; His sacrificial death to redeem mankind; His resurrection and ascension; and His second coming in power and glory to rule and reign. He is the head of His church, their Savior, and their Lord.
We believe that there is no other way for salvation than by faith in the shed blood of Jesus. That man was made in the image of God, and is a free moral being who must accept this salvation by faith.
We believe in the person and ministry of the Holy Spirit who is an active participant in our lives and ministry, and empowers us for fruitful service, teaches us truth, guides us, and enables us to live holy lives.
We believe in the resurrection of the living and the dead, either to eternal life and reconciliation with God or eternal damnation and separation from God.
We believe the church is called to proclaim the gospel to an unbelieving world and prepare believers for the Lord, through the power of His Name and the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
We believe that believers should walk in love and endeavor to keep unity and peace in the body of Christ. True love and relationship are foundational to this ministry, first with our Creator and then with His people everywhere.
We believe that God has raised up this ministry to aid the existing church bodies to increase spiritually both in quality and quantity, and to bring unity in the community or the body of Christ.
Beginnings and History
These teachings were born in Africa, out of a walk of faith, and a confirmed vision given by God in 1989. This school is His ministry and His vision to teach and ground as many people as possible in the knowledge of God’s Word. Joan Melrose, the founder was called to mission work in September of 1986. She worked in other parts of the world for two years before following her calling to Kenya Africa in 1988.
In Kenya she worked one year with an orphanage before being lead by the Holy Spirit to Bungoma, which is located in the Western part of Kenya. It was here that God confirmed through many different ways and sources that He desired this school be started. In the fall of 1990 the first school was started in Malakisi, and thirteen students graduated in the spring of 1991. Currently there are many graduates from this college who are continuing on with their education in the Word of God and teaching others. The college originally started with a basic curriculum of many topics. Others topics were later added until it became a one-year diploma course. CLT was given permission to combine their basic course with the courses of Kenya Ministry Training Institute and became a college with enough credits to give bachelor degrees. The college was chartered in 1996 to give degrees under Shalom Bible College and Seminary. We were also given their correspondence courses and other courses from other institutions so that the graduates could continue on for their master’s and doctor’s degrees.
In the spring of 1996 God also took Joan back to the USA for a period of time and birthed the vision for expanding this ministry to other parts of the world as well as Kenya. The college was started in the USA and is now being taught in the state of Montana. This school is also continuing to expand to many parts of Kenya. In 2003 we also started a schools in Uganda. There is vision to take CLT to other countries as well (as God opens the doors).
Purpose
Christian Life Teachings is an Interdenominational Bible College founded to teach foundational truths and ground peoples everywhere in these Biblical truths. Our desire is to take these foundational teachings to all people who desire to know and be richly grounded in the Word of God. We desire to obey the Word and go to the people, as Christ commanded in Matthew 28:19-20. We are an established campus school, but also offer correspondence courses.
Another desire of this ministry is to bring unity in the Body of Christ. We believe the Bible teaches that we are all one body, and as all work together in love, we extend the body of Christ around the world. We believe that regardless of our denomination, race, nationality, tribe, language, intelligence, culture, position, wealth, etc., that we are all a part of the body of Christ. That we are all equal in the eyes of our God, and that we all have a purpose and a calling. Ours is to equip and encourage people to fulfill that purpose or that calling in their lives. We desire that men and women would not be tossed by every wind of doctrine, but will know these Biblical truths, walk in them, and disciple others in these truths. Our goal is to prepare a people for the LORD.
Accreditation and Affiliation
Christian Life Teachings is accredited with the American Accrediting Association of Theological Institutions of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. We are affiliated with Shalom Bible College and Seminary, 4007 High Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265, U.S.A., and YAHshua Bible College and Seminary in Perryville, AR 72126.
Admission Procedures and Requirements
Christian Life Teachings accepts students without regard to race, color, national and ethnic origin, or gender providing all other entrance requirements are met. The applicant is not required to be a form four graduate to be admitted, but should have sufficient maturity to understand course materials and prepare homework assignments.
Upon reporting to the school you will fill out an application form and pay the required registration fee. If you have had previous education and plan to complete a degree you should also include a resume or curriculum vitae (information about your previous education, secular or Christian and church activities or ministry.) Include copies of any documentation, credentials, transcripts or certificates that you might have obtained. These copies will be kept in your personal college file.
Transfer of Credits
Credit may be given for work completed in other institutions, providing they parallel with the advanced courses offered by CLT, and providing that grades in these courses were satisfactory. The CLT basic foundational courses are a requirement to graduate from CLT. Except for twelve credits for practical work, Bible courses are required to graduate with a Bachelor degree. Practical ministry and secular accredited college transcripts can be accepted and credit given towards your master’s and doctor’s degrees. It is the responsibility of the student to have their transcripts come directly to CLT from your transfer school.
Practicums
To receive credit for your practical work a 10-12 page report must be written and typed in a 12 font on one side of the paper double spaced. You can receive credit for the following practical work:
(1) Door to Door Evangelism (2) Outdoor or Street Evangelism (3) Intercession (4) Children’s Ministry (5) Prison Ministry (6) Ministry to Seniors (7) Praise and Worship (8) Mercy Ministry (9) Seminars or Teaching (10) Others (as God leads you)
Finances
Income from Student tuition does not cover the cost of a student’s education at CLT. Substantial amounts must be raised each year by the College to cover the difference between what students pay and the cost of their education. Students will be expected to pay for their course material and must pay this cost in advance of the course. We also recommend that you obtain a good study Bible, a concordance and a Webster’s and Bible dictionary.
Graduations
All credits must be in order, and all required and assigned classes finished with an acceptable grade point average. A passing grade is 70 or above. All academic fees must be completed before graduation. There will be a graduation fee as agreed upon by all the graduates for each class. This fee must be paid.
Administration
- Executive Board and Faculty -
Joan Dell Melrose, D.C.Ed - Chairman and Founder
Kenya Ministry Training Institute, Shalom Bible College and Seminary, YAHshua International Bible College and Seminary, International School of Ministry, Youth With a Mission
Charlotte Bostic, B.C.Ed – Teacher and Administrator
Christian Life Teachings , Shalom Bible College and Seminary
Georgia L. Penniman, M.Ed – Teacher
Whitworth College
Marilyn Theis,B.C.Ed – Teacher
Christian Life Teachings
Neidra Newberry – B.C.Ed – Teacher
Christian Life Teachings
Credit Hours Required
Diploma:
Thirty three credits of the CLT basic curriculum are required for a Diploma in Bible.
Bachelor Degrees:
A total of 126 credits are required for the Bachelor’s Degree. A minimum of six extra credits is required to receive a Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.) Degree. A Thesis of 15-20 pages typed in a 12 font on one side of the paper, double spaced is required. It is worth 6 credits.
Bachelor Degrees are Available in the Following Areas:
Bachelor of Christian Education, B.C.Ed.
Bachelor of Ministries, B.Min.
Bachelor of Theology, B.Th.
Bachelor of Divinity, B.D.
Other Bachelor Degrees may be available upon request.
The Master’s and Doctor’s Degree
A student must first have attained their Bachelor’s Degree before they continue on to another degree programs.
The Master’s Degree requires 60 credit hours above the Bachelor level, bringing the required credits for a Master’s Degree to 189 credit hours. A thesis of 25-30 pages typed double space in a 12 font on one side of the paper is required for this degree.
The Doctor’s Degree requires 60 credit hours above the Master’s level, bringing the required credit for a Doctor’s Degree to 249 credit hours. A dissertation of 65-75 pages typed double space is a 12 font on one side of the paper is required for this degree.
In the Master’s and Doctor’s Program, the Degrees available are:
Divinity Ministries
Religious Education Nouthetic Counseling
Christian Education Theology
Music MinistriesOther – Specialties
See the Shalom Catalog for other degrees above a Doctor’s Degree.
Grading Policies
AExcellent94-1004.0
BAbove Average86 – 933.0
CAverage78-852.0
DPoor70-771.0
FFail0-690.0
IIncompleteN/AN/A
Letter Prefix’s for Courses
BFBasic Foundational
NTNew Testament
OTOld Testament
CLMChristian Life Ministry
BIBible
BHBible History
BTBiblical Theology
NCNouthetic Counseling
GSGeneral Study
ASAkron Studies
Curriculum and Course Descriptions
Basic Foundational Courses
BF-1 The Word of God, God’s Word and How to Use It, Church Fellowship,
Time Management, God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit
The objective is to make the student appreciate the meaning, value and how to use the Word of God, and to understand God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The importance of church fellowship and good management of time are discussed.
BF-2Prayer and Hearing the Voice of God, Mediation, Fasting, Creation of
Earth and Man, Heaven, Hell and Paradise, Angels, Satan, Demons,
Spiritual Warfare.
This study ushers one into intimate relationship with God. One also gets to know about creation, heaven, hell, and paradise, and other created beings. Tactics of how to battle the devil are also discussed.
BF-3Salvation, Water Baptism, Communion, Blood Covenant, Life and Death,
Sin, Fruits of the Flesh
In this study we look at sin and how to handle it, the natural outworking of the sinful nature, and death, both physical and spiritual. We also see the free gift of salvation, two vital ordinances of the church and the biblical concept of the blood covenant.
BF-4The Gifts and Fruits of the Spirit, Baptism of the Holy Spirit, Health and
Healing, Laying on of Hands, Anointing, Seven Temples of God.
It discusses the manifestations of the Spirit, the natural outworking of the Spirit filled life, the initial infilling of the Spirit, how to receive and minister healing of the whole person (body, soul, and spirit) and the transference of God’s power through laying on of hands. The study also discusses the Old Testament physical temples and the New Testament spiritual temples.
BF-5Personal Holiness, Sanctification, Relinquishing Rights, Forgiveness, Personal Relationship with God, Holy Matrimony, Submission, Romantic Relationships, Loving Oneself, Family Relationships, Discipleship, Breaking Controlling Powers
This study is about good relationships: with God as we walk in holiness and forgiveness and intimacy with Him; with our spouses and family. It explains how to have self esteem and how to answer the great commission of discipling the nations.
BF-6Faith, Thanks and Praise, Church History, Finances for Individuals and the
Church, Principles of Prosperity, Personal Money Management
It teaches how to respond to God in faith, express gratitude and glorify Him. It encourages financial stewardship. It also gives an outline of Church History over the ages.
BF-7Growing up Spiritually, The Church, Ministers and Ministries, Servanthood Leadership, Five Fold Ministry, Law and Grace Compared, Predestination,
End Time Events
This study encourages believers to grow up. It looks at the Church and its servants, the Jesus kind of leadership and the ministry gifts. It compares the Mosaic law and grace, gives a balanced view of predestination and discusses eschatology.
BF-8Pride and a Lying Tongue, Perspective on Wealth, Cults, Occult and Non-Christian Religions, African Traditional Religions, Breaking the Curse on the Land
The student learns how to avoid the pitfalls of pride and lying and to have a proper view of material wealth. A comparative study of religions helps the student to know and avoid the deception of the devil.
BF-9Praise and Worship, Motivational Gifts
This study shows how to express praise and adoration to God from the heart. It also discusses the seven gifts of Romans chapter twelve. These gifts determine how we operate in our ministry and manifestational gifts.
BF-10Cleansing the Leper, Jesus in the Required Feasts, A Jewish Wedding,
Jesus in the Tabernacle
In this study we see Jesus in Old Testament types and shadows. We also see our relationship with Him in the allegory of the Jewish wedding.
BF-11New Testament Church, Public Communication, Women in Leadership,
Jesus Style Leadership, Understanding Leadership
This study helps believers to appreciate the simplicity and freedom of the early church and how to teach and preach the Word. Women are encouraged to lead and minister alongside men as they sense God’s call. It teaches principles of leadership from the example of Jesus. It discusses vision, goals, authority, power, responsibility, building blocks of relationship and stress management.