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Table of Content click on titles to reach the desired pages Background Goals of ITS On Campus program 4 year program Statement of Faith Contacts Affiliations Distance learning program 4 year program Off Campus program 4 year program Pastoral School 4 year program Faculty Finances Students statistics
Background The was founded in 1994 to train men and women and help them be grounded in the Word of God and help them be able to teach and give back what they have received. ITS welcomes all Christians that are eager to be trained as long as they are sent by a local church in which they are involved.
Goals In a time and world where the Scriptures are challenged, ITS works to reaffirm the total authority of the Word of God. ITS gives the opportunity to all those who have the desire, to receive a complete and balanced training by providing a deep knowledge of the Bible and a clear understanding of Christian Doctrine. Practical training is foundational. Different possibilities of ministering in France and abroad are provided to students.
ITS has 4 different departments : On Campus classes Distance learning Off Campus classes Pastoral School The academic year is divided in 2 semesters for all programs - Fall Semester : from September to December - Spring Semester : from February to June
On Campus night classes ITS provide a 4 year program on campus with night classess. It is also possible for students to take classes for audit rather than credit. ITS also accepts part-time credit students that are working on their degree for a longer period.
On Campus night classes First year- Semester 1 Introduction to Theology - 3 Credits Survey of Old Testament - 3 Credits Introduction to Mission - 3 Credits Apologetics - 2 Credits Philosophy of Christian Education - 2 Credits First year - Semester 2 Hermeneutics - 3 Credits Survey of New Testament - 3 Credits Practical Ecclesiology - 2 Credits Biblical Psychology - 3 Credits Methods of Evangelism - 2 Credits Second year - Semester 3 Systematic Theology I - 3 Credits Initiation to Greek - 3 Credits Gospels - 2 Credits Psalms and Wisdom Books- 2 Credits Pauline Epistles I - 2 Credits Second year - Semester 4 Systematic Theology II - 3 Credits Homiletics - 2 Credits Pentateuch - 3 Credits Books of John and Revelation - 2 Credits Pauline Epistles II - 2 Credits Third year - Semester 5 Church History I - 2 Credits Initiation to Hebrew- 2 Credits Cults and Religions - 2 Credits Hebrews and General Epistles - 2 Credits Third year - Semester 6 Applied Bible Doctrine- 3 Credits Church History II- 2 Credits Videos from MBC&S - 3 Credits Cultural Anthropology- 3 Credits Fundamentals of Teaching - 3 Credits Questions/answers session - 1 Credits Fourth year - Semester 7 Acts and Paul s Journeys - 2 Credits O.T Historical Books - 3 Credits Western Civilisation - 3 Credits Eschatology - 2 Credits Controversial Theologies - 2 Credits Fourth year - Semester 8 Church Leadership and Administration - 3 Credits O.T Prophetical Books. - 3 Credits Theology of Grace - 2 Credits Elective - 3 Credits Practicum - 2 Credits
Distance Learning Program L ITS has a 4 year program for the students that cannot attend classes on Campus. The classes are recorded and downloadable in mp3 format on the ITS website. The assignments and exams are exactly the same as the on campus students. A specific degree is conferred for this program. Courses can be transferred for an On Campus degree.
Distance Learning Program First year- Semester 1 Introduction to Theology - 3 Credits Survey of Old Testament - 3 Credits Apologetics - 2 Credits First year - Semester 2 Hermeneutics - 3 Credits Survey of New Testament - 3 Credits Practical Ecclesiology - 2 Credits Second year - Semester 3 Systematic Theology I - 3 Credits Gospels - 2 Credits Pauline Epistles I - 2 Credits Second year - Semester 4 Systematic Theology II - 3 Credits Pentateuch - 3 Credits Pauline Epistles II - 2 Credits Third year - Semester 5 Church History I - 2 Credits Cults and Religions - 2 Credits Hebrews and General Epistles - 2 Credits Third year - Semester 6 Applied Bible Doctrine- 3 Credits Church History II - 2 Credits Cultural Anthropology- 3 Credits Fundamentals of Teaching - 3 Credits Fourth year - Semester 7 Acts and Paul s Journeys - 2 Credits O.T Historical Books - 3 Credits Eschatology - 2 Credits Fourth year - Semester 8 Church Leadership and Administration - 3 Credits O.T Prophetical Books. - 3 Credits Theology of Grace - 2 Credits
Off Campus Program In partnership with local churches, ITS proposes a specific off campus program. The major part of the classes are recorded live and available on videos. The ITS faculty also teach monthly classes in the local church facilities. The goal is to strengthen the local churches by training their members with theological and practical teaching.
Off Campus Program First year- Semester 1 Introduction to Theology - 3 Credits Survey of Old Testament - 3 Credits Apologetics - 2 Credits First year - Semester 2 Hermeneutics - 3 Credits Survey of New Testament - 3 Credits Practical Ecclesiology - 2 Credits Second year - Semester 3 Systematic Theology I - 3 Credits Gospels - 2 Credits Pauline Epistles I - 2 Credits Second year - Semester 4 Systematic Theology II - 3 Credits Pentateuch - 3 Credits Pauline Epistles II - 2 Credits Third year - Semester 5 Church History I - 2 Credits Cults and Religions - 2 Credits Hebrews and General Epistles - 2 Credits Third year - Semester 6 Applied Bible Doctrine- 3 Credits Church History II - 2 Credits Cultural Anthropology- 3 Credits Fundamentals of Teaching - 3 Credits Fourth year - Semester 7 Acts and Paul s Journeys - 2 Credits O.T Historical Books - 3 Credits Eschatology - 2 Credits Fourth year - Semester 8 Church Leadership and Administration - 3 Credits O.T Prophetical Books. - 3 Credits Theology of Grace - 2 Credits
Pastoral School ITS wants to give those who have a call to be pastors, missionaries or be involved in their churches as elders or deacons to receive a specially designed teaching to help them in their ministries. ITS organises 4 seminars per year on Saturday for 4 hours.
Pastoral School courses Pastoral Ministry and Ethics Sermon Preparation Sermon Delivery Introduction to Christian Counseling Direction & Administration of the Church Ecclesiology Pastoral Epistles Theology of Grace The Pastoral School is open to any one having a biblcal training recognized by ITS
Faculty Faculty Faculty Ambroise Adanledji (Missiology - New Testament) graduated from the Institut Biblique de Lomé (Togo) before becoming its Director. He has also been a Day School Director and a pastor in Togo and in France. Corinne Sémoulin-Hooker (Medical Doctor) holds a Diploma in Theology from the. (Paris) and a Bachelor of Biblical Studies from the Maryland Bible College and Seminary (Baltimore, USA). She teaches Biblical Hebrew. Yann Fohrer (Old Testament - Church History) has a Bachelor in History from the University of Paris and a Diploma in Theology from the. Jean-Paul Amegbor (Mission- Evangelism) holds a 4 year Diploma in Theology from the Institut Biblique de Lomé (Togo). Pascale Fombeur (Church and Organisation Administration) is a graduate of Political Sciences and former student of the National School of Administration in Paris. Philippe Serradji (Theology - Apologetics) is the Director of ITS. He is a graduate of the Institut Théologique & Missionnaire and has a Masters from Luther Rice University (Atlanta, USA). He also holds an Master of Advanced Studies (DEA) from the Faculté Jean Calvin (France). Michel Texier (Pastoral and Practical Theology) is a pastor and President of the Board of ITS. Former missionary to Togo, He is a graduate of the Institut Théologique & Missionnaire and has a Master from Luther Rice University (Atlanta, USA). Adjunct Faculty Jean Cartier (Pastoral and Practical Theology) is a pastor. He is a graduate of the Institut Théologique & Missionnaire and has a Masters of Arts in Ministry from Luther Rice University. Bruno Gaïdo is a graduate of the Institut Théologique & Missionnaire and has a Masters of Arts in Ministry from Luther Rice University. Pierre-André Gigon (Pastoral and Practical Theology) is a pastor. He is a graduate of the Institut Théologique & Missionnaire. Marie-Hélène Martinez is a graduate of the Institut Théologique & Missionnaire and has a Masters from Luther Rice University. Pascale Texier is a graduate of the Institut Théologique & Missionnaire, of Maryland Bible College & Seminary and has a Masters in Christian Education from Luther Rice University.
Finances On Campus program Total cost (includes all fees and courses) 110 euros per semester. Distance Learning Program Total cost (includes all fees and courses) 110 euros per semester. Add 20 euros per course on mp3 format. Distance Learning Program - prices for Africa & Haiti Total cost (includes all fees and courses) 55 euros per semester. Off Campus Program Total cost (includes all fees and courses) 110 euros per semester. Free for audit students attending seminars held by ITS in the local churches. Pastoral School Total cost (includes all fees and courses) 200 euros per year.
Students statistics out of 160 students Fall 2014 Audit Students 22 Pastoral School 18 Off Campus 13 On Campus 35 Credit Students 138 Distance Learning 107
Statement of Faith The Bible : We believe that all Scripture contained in the Old and New Testaments is verbally, plenarily, and inerrantly inspired by God. God : We believe that there is but one God eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Each is infinite, eternal, and almighty. Jesus Christ : We believe that the Son is fully God and fully man. He lived a sinless life. He died, shedding His blood for sinners, was buried and arose from the grave. The Holy Spirit : We believe that He convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgement, and unites man to Jesus Christ by faith. We believe the Holy Spirit seals and indwells all believers. Man : We believe man was created in the image and likeness of God. He disobeyed God, incurring physical and spiritual death. Each human being is born with a sin nature and is in need of a divine salvation. Salvation : We believe that it is a gift from God. This was accomplished by Christ's substitutionary death; all who believe in Him are justified by the shedding of His blood. Because salvation is given by grace, the believer's salvation is eternally secure. Eternity : We believe in the personal, visible, and triumphant return of Christ in power and glory to gather the church. He will raise the dead, judge the nations, and consumate His kingdom. We believe in the bodily resurrection of all people: the redeemed to eternal life and the lost to eternal damnation.
E-mails Administration & Information its@itsparis.org President of the Board michel.texier@itsparis.org Director philippe.serradji@itsparis.org Assignments/exams devoirs@itsparis.org Accounting comptabilite@itsparis.org
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