ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

All applications and other information pertaining to the Bible Institute may be obtained from the Administrative Office at Bethel Bible Institute, 110-31 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11433. You may call the office at 718-526-0744 or 526-1235, Monday through Thursday between 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for an appointment. 

Student Responsibilities

1. The faculty and administration is responsible to assist you, the student to maintain a God-ordained level of study in a safe and Christian environment. In order the very best to come from this endeavor, the student must realize his or her responsibilities as an enrollee at Bethel Bible Institute.
2. Know and learn the goals of Bethel Bible Institute. Learn the rules as outlined in this catalog. Please follow the goals and obey the rules.
3. Attend classes on time and follow the directives of your instructor.
4. Tuition is to be paid in full at registration.
5. Students who wish to receive their final exams by mail may submit a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) to their instructor at the time of the final exam. Be sure to write your name and address, and include the instructor's name in the BBI's return address portion. Two first class postage stamps should be ample for delivery. Envelopes returned to BBI, due to insufficient postage, will be placed in the Student's Paper File. You may call the office to pick it up at your convenience. BBI cannot accept responsibility for items lost in the mail.
6. If, after registering, you decide not to attend classes [for any reason, or due to illness], you must submit an Add/Drop form to the Registrar. Absences of three successive times will be reported to the Registrar's Office by your instructor. However, if you dropped the class it is your responsibility to submit the Add/Drop form. Non-attendance of classes does not constitute an official withdrawal. (See refund rate on the financial page). There will be no exceptions to this rule.
7. If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to contact your instructor and make arrangements to rectify your assignments and exams. The Office will not be able to give you such information. It is your responsibility.
8. During inclement weather you may call the office, during normal hours, or after hours, to determine whether or not school will be closed. After hours please allow the telephone to ring long enough for the voice mail to pick up. You will receive a message regarding the closing of the Institute. It is not necessary, nor is it advisable, to call teachers or staff for this information.
9. Students are responsible for maintaining credit balances and for knowing what subjects they have taken to determine which courses they can register for each semester.
10. Students are not allowed to receive syllabi from the office. All syllabi must come from the instructors. It is advised that textbooks be purchased after attending the first class.
11. Graduation: Each student is responsible for applying for graduation to receive credit or diploma (please see section on Graduation). Graduation or certification is not automatic. A Graduate or Certificate Application is available at registration, and also may be obtained through the Office of the Registrar. The deadline for submitting the Graduation Application is the 14th of March.

1. NOTE: All students enrolled in a non-year certificate program are mandated to attend the Graduation ceremony at the end of the school year. Only at Graduation will certificates of completion be awarded. Systematic Course of Study: We encourage all students to follow the prescribed systematic course of study. The curriculum has been designed to give the student a firm foundation course of study in the elementary foundations of the Christian faith, and biblical comprehension.
2. Most courses offered are predicated upon previous Bible comprehension. Therefore, every student should follow the curriculum as prescribed in this catalog.
3. Comprehensive Bible Exam: A thorough comprehensive exam based upon the foundational courses, and general Bible knowledge. Students desiring to enter BBI at an advanced level must pass the exam.
4. Chapel: All students are required to attend chapel services when scheduled. Students in the chapel service are to come prepared and appropriately dressed. "And whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus and in [dependence upon] His Person, giving praise to God the Father through Him." (Col. 3:17: Amplified Bible)
5. Reference Library: The BBI reference Library, located on the second floor of the BBI headquarters, will be available to students during the regular business hours: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and when classes are in session (except during times when a class may occupy the facility). Please be advised that none of the resource materials may be removed from the library. They are strictly for reference use only and not to be defaced in any way with personal notes, marking, highlighting, dog-earring, etc.

Biblical Studies  

This diploma is awarded to students who complete 30 credits/10 courses in the First Level Track. It is designed to provide a comprehensive curriculum in the different aspects of the Bible including the Old Testament, New Testament and Gospels. Students of biblical studies will learn how to interpret the Bible within a historical context and look at the philosophical aspects of religion and practical aspects of ministry.

Associates In Biblical Studies

Associates of Arts is our 2nd Level courses designed to give students a strong biblical foundation along with practical experience in ministry. 

Ministerial Studies

This diploma is awarded to students who complete 90 credits/10 courses in the Third Level Track. It is designed to give students aspiring to the Ministry the tools necessary to not only rightly divide the Word of Truth; but to impart the same to others whether it be one-on-one, a class setting, a pulpit or any other ministerial challenge that is set before them. Besides learning how to interpret the scripture, students will learn how to write sermons, etc.

Bachelor of Ministry

Our Bachelor's Program is a Foruth Level Track offering higher education courses. This track is designed for those who are aspiring to become preachers, teachers, ministers, and for lay persons that are looking to augment their Christian education. Students participating in this track will take a deep dive into the Word of God. The program will elevate their theological knowledge, and build character for everyday Christian living and Christian service.

Summer Program

Bethel's Summer Programs are intense 3-credit courses, that convene for extended hours. This enables the student to learn what otherwise would be covered in our 12-week courses. Attendees need not be credit-seeking students, the classes are open to all who want to lean more about the Bible The topics that are offered range from historical background theology to modern views regarding Christianity.

EIGHTY YEARS

HISTORICAL SKETCH

The Whole Bible to the Whole World

The Bethel Bible Institute continues to offer its regularly scheduled courses, during its seventy-ninth year of operation. Students attend courses via Zoom and systematically study the word of God. No, the pandemic hasn't stopped God's word. We expect that more students will graduate following the  unprecedented years of 2019, 2020 and going forward.

Classes remain vibrant and are open to students all around the globe. We thank God for His faithfulness in continuing our tradition that began seventy-nine years ago when the Bethel Bible Institute opened its’ doors to a systematic study of the Scriptures to those seeking to qualify for Christian Service. Many people who felt they had a call on their lives suddenly realized that because of family responsibilities, job situations, and various other commitments, they were not able to attend a resident Bible School for training. Believing that God deserves and requires trained workers to do His will, the vision of Bethel Bible Institute was born in the hearts of our founders the late Bishop Roderick R. Caesar, Sr. and wife, Rev. Gertrude M. Caesar. Their desire was to provide a place of study where people could receive a standardized code of study of the Word of God.

The Bethel Bible Institute first began with only a few students. The first graduating class consisted of approximately ten or twelve students, with Dr. Roderick R. Caesar and his wife Rev. Gertrude Caesar, as instructors. As the student enrollment grew, so did the faculty. Dr. Caesar actively served as the President of the Bethel Bible Institute until he retired in the mid-eighties with Godly pride.

When his son Rev. Roderick R. Caesar, Jr. (now Bethel Gospel Tabernacles's International Bishop and Overseer and President of Bethel Bible Institute) assumed the role as President. During Rev. Caesar’s tenure as President, the Bible School became incorporated, and opened its doors to begin to outreach overseas. Dr. Caesar was instrumental in establishing schools in Trinidad and India.

Rev. Gertrude Caesar served as the Institute’s first Dean, Registrar, and Bursar, as well as one of its most beloved teachers. She served the Bible school diligently until the Lord took her Home. Sister Caesar is best remembered for her unique ability to remember each of her students’ names. Following Sister Caesar, Dr. Lillian Campbell-Ferguson served as Dean for approximately five years. Dr. Edna Leader who administered for thirteen and a half years succeeded her. Dr. Leader was succeeded by Rev. Brenda Collier who proceeded to endeavor new challenges. Presently, Rev. Crystal Baines serves as Academic Dean & Pastor Beverly Caesar Sherrod as Executive Dean.

Bethel Bible Institute can give God praise for its thousands of students who have completed their studies and are now serving around the world as evangelists, missionaries, teachers, pastors, counselors and great helpers in various areas of Christian service.