ABOUT US:
The Certificate in Biblical Studies, Specialist in Certificate in Ministry, Christian Education, Christian Leadership, and Diploma in Biblical Studies programs are offered to provide comprehensive, inspiring, and affordable Bible-based studies to those seeking Biblical knowledge and ministry proficiency.
Our systematic programs will increase the understanding of God's Word and give clearer insight into the spiritual endowments that God has given to all believers. The combination of basic theology, ministry operations, and training brings balance and increased faith for spiritual contributions to the Body of Christ.
The goal of the Institute of Theology and Ministry Training is to "Equip the Saints" without placing emphasis on Christian dogmatic doctrine, denominations, or church creeds.
HISTORY:
The Institute of Theology and Ministry is based in Orlando, Florida, and is proud to have provided quality Christian education to the men and women of God for over 30 years.
I.T.M.T. began as a correspondence school offering a certificate in Biblical Studies. It grew into a Bible College that granted Specialization Certificates, Associate, Bachelor and Master Degrees. In 2008, The Institute proudly conferred its first Doctorate Degrees.
The Institute places great emphasis on practical means of Christian education to meet the needs of its students. For several years I.T.M.T. made careful observations of educational applications and trends. We have found that the Certificate in Biblical Studies and Advanced Certificates are the most desired achievements for today's ministers and those who simply want to study the Bible for personal enrichment. This led to the decision to only offer Associate Degrees by recommendation only. And, because of their busy lifestyles, virtual study that is accessible on their electronic devices helps them meet their educational goals in a convenient way.
Taking this into consideration, I.T.M.T. has transferred all of its programs to a Virtual Learning platform. Students are able to receive the same quality Christian education with the added convenience of studying when and where they choose. Audio and video overviews, online exams, course materials, and self-paced completion of subjects have recently been added to online classrooms for further ease of taking our programs.
In September of 2024, The institute, after conducting further research and with much prayer, added Microlearning to its curriculum. Microlearning provides an abridged version of subjects that Christians are most likely to find interesting. It also serves as a refresher course for those who have completed more comprehensive programs. Our Christian Microlearning Courses eliminate the "forgetting curve" associated with learning by concentrating on the key points of the course, which are more likely to be remembered and applied.
Adding to our rich history, The Institute of Theology and Ministry Training has assisted several pastors, in many states, in establishing Bible schools in their churches that benefit the people in their communities.
STATEMENT OF FAITH:
The Institute of Theology and Ministry Training accepts the Holy Scriptures as the only inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God.
We affirm that the Bible reveals the will of God, that it is all-sufficient for rules of faith and its practice, and that it sets forth the perfect doctrine for salvation.
We believe that there is one eternal God existent in three persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
We further believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, His conception by the Holy Spirit, His virgin birth, His death and bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of God the Father, and His return for the blood-bought Church.
CREDENTIALS:
The Institute of Theology and Ministry Training is a religious, non-public school that only offers educational programs that give its students a clear understanding of Christian beliefs, values, and traditions in preparation for service in their churches and communities. Certificates, diplomas, or degrees clearly identify the religious educational program achieved to distinguish them from secular conferences.
As a solely religious, non-public Bible School that is incoporated in the state of Florida as a non-profit Christian organization, The Institute of Theology and Ministry is not accredited with any government accreditation board. And, after several years of being accredited with a Christian accreditation agency, I.T.M.T. made a carefully thought-out decision not to be accredited for several reasons, the most prominent being the cost increase to low tuition, the study of the Bible for understanding and learning how to become proficient in ministry operations within the church, and the discontinuation of offering higher degrees does not require it at this time. However, all degrees conferred prior to this decision hold their accredited credentials.
The primary goal of The Institute is to teach and prepare the men and women of God in Biblical academics for ministry and the propagation of the Gospel. The significance of earning Biblical academic credits and certificates in the fields of study offered by The Institute is the acknowledgement of academic rigor and excellence achieved through the disciplines of higher Biblical learning.
The Institute of Theology and Ministry Training (also referred to as The Institute and I.T.M.T.) is not affiliated with nor part of any other religious school, college, or university that has a similar name.