The first level of the Moore College Correspondence Course is the Preliminary Theology Certificate. Students take six modules of the course for this award - each of which are taught through a comprehensive study guide and some background reading with email support available from the Open Bible Institute office. The first 5 modules are compulsory. The 6th module can be taken from a range of options.

The compulsory subjects are listed below:

Introduction to the Bible
An overview of the entire Bible, plus helpful hints on how to understand its main themes. [View syllabus]

New Testament 1
Exploring God's purposes in sending Christ. Getting to know Jesus through the Gospel of Mark. [View syllabus]

Old Testament 1
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy together. What do they teach? What holds them together? [View syllabus]

Doctrine 1
We explore the Bible's teaching about God - how we get to know Him, what He is like, what He has done for us. [View syllabus]

Ephesians
Ephesians presents a big picture, with cosmic dimensions, of God and his world. [View syllabus]

Students can choose from a list of three optional subjects:

Promise to Fulfilment
Interpreting the Bible using a method grounded in biblical theology. [View syllabus]

Prayer Book
How do we respond to the great love of God? How have Christians responded when they meet together? What is the life of worship? [View syllabus]

Christian Worship
How do we respond to the great love of God? How have Christians responded when they meet together? What is the life of worship? [View syllabus]

If you would like any more information, please get in touch with the Open Bible Institute Office.
t: 0845 225 0885
e: admin@open-bible-institute.org