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MBBI at a glance
Two years on campus
Maximum $8,500/year room, board, and tuition
Financial aid available
48 credits—including Bible, ministry, and service courses
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- Solid, basic Bible training and practical ministry experience
- Spiritual development for students not immediately interested in pursuing a college degree
- Biblical foundation prior to seeking vocational or specialized training
AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE—ON A UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, EFFICIENT & AFFORDABLE
- Efficient—complete the diploma option in one year, or the certificate option in two years
- Inexpensive—$8,500 per year, before student employment expectations and additional financial aid
- Focused—Bible and ministry courses, with local church and outreach opportunities
- Exciting—live on campus and participate in student activities—including dorm life, amazing food, society membership, intramural sports, music and drama group opportunities, campus work, and local church ministry.
EARN YOUR BIBLE & CHURCH MINISTRIES CERTIFICATE (BCM Certificate)
- One-year (diploma) and two-year (certificate) options available
- Designed to give students a basic, but comprehensive knowledge of the Bible, as well as the confidence to engage in a lifetime of faithful service as members of a local church
- Financial aid is available – an institute aid option unique to MBBI
- Built to roll into an associate or bachelor’s degree if desired—the BCM certificate will be accepted in full satisfaction of the MBU Bible Core
PROGRAMS & COURSES
BIBLE & CHURCH MINISTRY CERTIFICATE | CREDITS |
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Comprehensive Bible Training | 18 CREDITS |
Bible Application and Ministry | 16 CREDITS |
Service and Skill Development | 14-25 CREDITS |
Total Credits: 48 |
COST & FINANCIAL AID
COST BENEFITS | WHAT YOU PAY |
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List Price (includes room, board, and tuition) | $12,000/year |
Guaranteed Net Price (with MBU Scholarship)* | $8,500/year |
With Maximum Pell Grant ($6,095) | $5,905/year |
With Wisconsin Tuition Grant ($3,300 – Wisconsin residents only) | $2,605/year |
With Maxiumim Student Employment ($4,350) | +$1,745/year |
*If a student completes the FAFSA and is not eligible for at least a $3,500 Pell Grant, MBU will provide an internal scholarship to bring the net price down to $8,500 to honor the guarantee. Pell Grants over $3,500 will further reduce the guaranteed net price. A FAFSA is required to receive the guaranteed net price. MBBI students are not eligible for any other Maranatha-sponsored scholarships.
Outside grants and scholarships may be available.
Additional music training is available at the student’s expense. – Choir fee $30 (not tuition) plus the cost of the performance outfits – Band or Orchestra fee $50 (not tuition) plus the cost of the performance outfits – Private music lesson (based on teacher availability) – $330 for instruction plus $50 for the studio fee
Student employment opportunities (up to 20 hours per week with established MBU student pay rates of a minimum of $7.25/hour) are available and expected from MBBI students. Through the student employment program, students can develop life skills and discipline, reduce their expenses, and contribute to overall campus life.
THE MBBI COURSE SCHEDULE
- Old Testament 1 (Creation to Moses – The Pentateuch)
- New Testament 1 (The Gospels)
- Bible Doctrines 1 (Doctrines of the Bible, God/Theology, Man)
- Baptist Distinctives & Polity
- Principles of Biblical Stewardship
- Principles of Bible Study
- Writing for the Workplace and Ministry
- Old Testament 2 (Joshua to David)
- New Testament 2 (Acts, Romans)
- Bible Doctrines 2 (The Doctrine of Sin, The Doctrine of Christ)
- Bible Teaching
- Christian Life, Leadership & Evangelism
- Old Testament 3 (Solomon to the Captivity)
- New Testament 3 (Pauline Epistles)
- Bible Doctrines 3 (The Doctrines of Salvation, the Holy Spirit, and Angels)
- Writing for the Workplace and Ministry 2
- Apologetics
- Baptist History & Missions
- Old Testament 4 (Isaiah to Malachi)
- New Testament 4 (General Epistles and Revelation)
- Bible Doctrines 4 (The Doctrines of the Church, and Last Things)
- Speech for the Workplace and Ministry
- Worldviews
- Contemporary Theology & Dispensationalism
Lead Program Faculty

Dr. Milton Jones

Dr. Marty Marriott

Dr. John Davis

Dr. Jim Harrison

Mr. Peter Wright

Dr. Bryan Brock

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