HISTORY OF THE C.H. MASON BIBLE INSTITUTE
The core concern of the Founding Father of the Church of God In Christ, the late Bishop Charles Harrison Mason, was that those drawn to the confession of faith that he espoused ; would become fully instructed in that faith and go on to lead lives as productive and creative Christians.
This basic concern was deeply rooted in the teaching of Jesus who taught that those whose lives have been touched, converted and transformed by His Life would go on to change others lives and the humankind. Bishop Mason's theology was biblical theology, which was developed out of years of personally searching the Bible and seeking the will of God for his life. History verifies that his long search ended in Los Angeles, California in 1907. It was the year that he received the Third Work of Grace, the Holy Ghost and spoke in Tongues as the Spirit gave utterance.
The Founding Father of the Church of God in Christ was not only a student of the bible, he was also a student of secular education. Bishop Mason's academic pursuits lead him to Arkansas Baptist College, from which he departed and founded a new educational venture at Lexington, Mississippi: Saints Industrial Academy, Saints Junior College.
In 1970, another giant step was taken to further enhance the education endeavor, the Charles Harrison Mason Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia. The (TWJ) C.H. Mason Bible Institute was established in 1997 to begin training for the ministers who were in the process of obtaining their Elders/Evangelist Ordination Certificate. Recently, there has been an addition to the C.H. Mason Institute, the Missionary Licensing Division. This division functions as the training element for the licensing of Missionary/Evangelist.
VISION STATEMENT
To give the student a thorough intellectual and spiritual knowledge of the Word of God, so that he/she may understand Bible doctrine and Bible truth, so that he/she maybe wise in appropriating that truth to their life.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Texas Western Jurisdiction (TWJ) C.H. Mason Bible Institute exists as a certificate and licensing element for adult education, primarily for those called to the Christian ministry in a leadership capacity. To provide advanced training and equipping in biblical and doctrinal studies, ministry skills and leadership skills so they may be prepared to do the “work of the ministry.”
REGISTRATION
All students should register during the scheduled registration period. Registration fee of $10.00 is due upon registration. Late registration will continue two weeks after registration period, a late fee will be charged.
BOOKS
All books and supplies will be the responsibility of the students.
REFUNDS
The registration fee is non-refundable.
GRADING SYSTEM
All academic work is graded according to the following standards:
A=Outstanding................................4
B=Above Average...........................3
C=Average......................................2
D=Below Average...........................1
F=Failing.........................................0
INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Juan O. Lawson, Bishop
Elder Michael Moore, Dean
Mother Betty Moore
Minister Mary Yoly Moore
Evangelist Lynnette Riddick
CLASSES
Elder/Evangelist Division
Fall Semester (September 6—December 9, 2010)
MI
201 Homiletics
MI
200 COGIC History, Doctrine, Polity
MI
202 Hermeneutics
BI
130
New Testament Survey
MI
210 Ministry Essentials
Spring Semester (January 15—April 23, 2011)
MI
201 Homiletics
MI
200 COGIC History, Doctrine, Polity
MI
202
Hermeneutics
BI
130 New Testament Survey
Missionary/Evangelist Division
Fall Semester (September 6—December 13, 2010)
ME
100
Homily Preparation
ME
200
Missionary Etiquette/Ethics
ME
202
Hermeneutics
ME
300
Overview OT/NT
ME
400
COGIC History, Doctrine, Polity
ME
500
Evangelism
Spring Semester (January 15—April 23, 2011)
ME
100
Homily Preparation
ME
200
Missionary Etiquette/Ethics
ME
202
Hermeneutics
ME
300
Overview OT/NT
ME
400
COGIC History, Doctrine, Polity
ME
500
Evangelism
Registration
Registration had been extended to September 9, 2010
Fall Classes begin the week of September 13, 2010