Ministries Correspondence Bible Course Ministry
Ministries Correspondence Bible Course Ministry
Bethel Prison Ministry
PO Box 1286
Tucker, Georgia 30085
The courses are divided into 7 lessons, Lesson 1. A country called Heaven; Lesson 2. What is God like?;Lesson 3. The way of Victory; Lesson 4. The Word of God; Lesson 5.When Jesus comes; Lesson 6, Salvation and Rewards; Lesson 7. 4 (four) things God wants you to know. Certificate available after each set of lessons. The second set of courses contain 10 lessons on the Life of Christ, and Certificate available upon completion.
Bethel Prison Ministry
PO Box 729
Hixon, Tennessee 37343
Studies are very basic and geared to the KJV with Certificates available upon completion of courses, and one course available on the Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity
Cost: The studies are free to inmates.
Bethany Bible College and Seminary
2311 Hodgesville Road - PO Box 1944
Dotham, Alabama 36302
Courses are degree programs. They have correspondence courses available.
Cost: $454.00
Bible Institute of the Air
HCJB PO Box 39800
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80949-9800
Courses are available in English as well as Spanish, and are in 4 basic areas of the Bible Survey, Basic Theology, Bible Exposition and Practical Ministries. These courses provide the biblical foundation necessary to enable God's people to apply His truth to whatever situation they may encounter.
Cost: Some modest costs involved for some courses.
Billy Graham
PO Box 779
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440
Books, tracts, tapes, and studies are available through this Ministry.
Cost: All are free to inmates.
Christian Bible College and Seminary
9603 E. Truman Road
Independence, Missouri 64052
Study at your own pace, and the studies are fully accredited, Associate through Doctorate are accredited by ACI. The choices are yours, and you may change courses or your major without losing the credits you have earned.
Cost: There is a $20.00 enrollment fee.
Christs's Invaders Prison Work
770 East 7th Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 33106-3026
Three courses offered with a free Bible from the Ministry if needed. A Certificate is issued upon completion of each course.
Cost: Course is free to inmates.
Church of Nazarene
6401 The Peseo
Kansas City, Missouri 64131-1284
They have a total of 36 studies. 16 are on the New Testament, and 20 are on the Old Testament
Cokesbury Seminars/Disciple Bible Study
PO Box 801
Nashville, Tennessee 37202-0801
They only have material for self study, but supply the following materials: books, tapes, videos, church supplies, and several different catalogs.
Cons for Christ
PO Box 1117
Chino, California 91708
They have 32 courses, most of their material comes from the Bible League, and deals with Christianity subjects, as well as covering the Old Testament.
Criminon West U.S.
PO Box 9091
Glendale, California 91226
We have been working with inmates and helping them to restore their self respect and dignity by offering them the opportunity to participate in an extension course called "The Way to Happiness". The studies provides the opportunity to understand and practice basic values such as Love, Kindness, Hygiene and Common Courtesy, The course is made up of 21 lessons, the application of which tend to displace the "Criminal Moral Code".
Emmaus Correspondence School
2570 Asbury Road
Dubuque, IA 52001
Emmaus Correspondence School offers a basic curriculum of 36 units of Bible study. The first course "Born to Win" is written specifically for prisoners. "Doing Time With Jesus" is for prisoners who have trusted Christ as their personal Savior. There are courses on salvation, Christian living, prophecy, and other subjects. All courses are written on a popular level. There is a certificate program which reflects the level to which each student attains in his or her studies.
Cost: All courses are free to inmates.
Family Radio School of the Bible
PO Box 2140
Oakland, California 94621-9802
The King James Bible was used in preparing most of the studies. Although other versions may be helpful for further understanding, There are three areas of study available, Associate of Religious Education degree; Bible Certificate Program; and Spiritual Enrichment Program . Practical Biblical Theology. Old and New Testament Surveys; and I Corinthians. A more detailed list is available upon request.
Cost: Many courses are free to inmates.
Follow Up Ministries Correspondence Bible Course Ministry
PO Box 2514
Castro Valley, California 94546
These are 2 courses of study available; the "Scripture Investigation Course" is designed to offer help in personal investigation of the Scriptures. . A CERTIFICATE of completion is awarded to those completing all 28 lessons.
Cost: The lessons are available FREE of charge as the Lord provides.
Freedom Flyers Ministries
Attn: Correspondence Dept. - PO Box 562
Bellville, Illinois 62222
Basic Doctrine, Advanced Bible Doctrine, Christian Growth I and II, John, Acts, and Proverbs. These are geared to the King James Version and are Baptist in doctrine. A certificate is given upon completion of each course.
Cost: Several courses FREE of charge to inmates.
Fuller Theological Seminary
135 N. Oakland Avenue
Pasadena, California 91182
Has correspondence courses.
Full Gospel Assemblies International
PO Box 1230
Coateville, Pennsylvania 19320
(610) 857-2357 The Graduate Bible Study Program. External Theological Training for Ministry. Preparing and developing men and women for the ministry through in-depth study of the Bible. National accredited Graduate Program through correspondence.
Cost: The cost $15.00 per course the 1st and 2nd year, and $20.00 per course for the final 2 years.
Good News Jail and Prison Ministry
9401 Mathy Drive #100
Fairfax, Virginia 22031-5311
There are 136 lessons available covering 10 books of the New Testament, all keyed to the King James Bible, on a basic to intermediate level.
Cost: FREE to inmates.
Good News Outreach
PO Box 11
Bishopville, South Carolina 29010
Studies are available in English, as well as Spanish, and Portuguese.
Cost: Studies are free to the inmates.
Gospel Echo Team
PO Box 125
Sherridan, Oregon 97378
Certificate is earned at completion of each of the advanced Courses, and a special certificate is given when the whole series of these 8 courses is completed.
Gospel Ministries Bible Course
PO Box 126
Pittman, New Jersey 08071
The studies are basic but thorough, and certificates are given for successful completion, while bible memorization is stressed.
Cost: Free to inmates.
His One's Bible Mailbox School, Inc.
PO Box 1061
Dunedin, Florida 34697-1061Certificates on completion and Bibles to inmates when needed
Studies are free to inmates.
Home Mission
4200 North Parkway
Alpharetta, Georgia 30202-4174
HM has 48 lessons in 19 volumes covering the entire Bible for self study only. Certificates available after the completion of each volume.
Home Mission Board, SBC
1350 Spring Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30367-5601
The Correspondence Bible Course available from the Southern Baptist Convention is a detailed study of the Bible. The complete course is 19 volumes divided into 48 lessons, but the courses are not available for credit.
Cost: Studies are free to inmates.
Home Mission Division
8855 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, Missouri 63042-2299
One course titled:Born in the fire, it is the study on the book of Acts, and is broken into 28 lessons.
Homestead College of the Bible
PO Box 1
Orlando, Florida 32802
Homestead offers Bible Studies covering all 66 books of the Bible including lectures on cassette. All courses can be applied toward a regular or graduate level degree.
Cost: Cost is $30.00 per month.
Hope Aglow Ministries
PO Box 3057
Lynchburg, Virginia 24503
There are 16 biblically sound courses available. The lessons are very thorough, with good background information and lots of Scriptural references.
Cost: Free to inmates.
Institute for Christian Counselor Training
382 Redemption Rock Trail
Sterling, Massachusetts 01364
(508)422-8132 Students become certified/licensed as pastoral counselors and can earn an undergraduate or graduate degree. All courses are home study and Biblically based. ACT accredited.
International Seminary
PO Box 1208
Plymouth, Florida 332768-1208
Doctrinally sound degree courses are offered which can lead to an AA, BA, MA, or PHD. There are two different types if courses, each taking about eight months to complete.
Jack Van Impe Ministries
PO Box J
Royal Oaks, Michigan 48068-8908
They have Bible studies for prison inmates
Cost: free to inmates.
Jerry Savelle Ministries
PO Box 748
Crowley, Texas 76036
This Bible course is a 12 month study, one lesson per month.
Cost: Is free to inmates but carry a waiting list.
Knotty Oak Baptist Church
11 Knotty Oak Road
Coventry, Rhode Island 02816
This study is called "Source of Light" There are 100 lessons in the course. program is in English as well as in Spanish. Diplomas are mailed after each course is completed.
Cost: Studies are free to inmates.
Lamp and Light Publishers
25 Road 55 77
Farmington, New Mexico 87401
They have 9 courses with a total of 58 lessons. They have strict grading, so this is for the serious student only, studies on the following topics: The first step; Steppingstones to God; Seven Steps to Obedience; The life of Christian Stewardship; The heavenly Pilgrimage; In-step with the Prince of peace; the faith Worth Dying for; Fasting; and Discerning God's Will.
Lamplight Studies
PO Box 88
Brooklyn, New York 11229
They have 4 courses covering the following: Gospel of John, 22 lessons; Genesis, 22 lessons; Exodus, 18 lessons; and Messianic Prophecy, 13 lessons. The last 3 are a great Old Testament study for new converts.
LOOPS Ministries
Correspondence Course
PO Box 14953
Odessa, Texas 79768
Gospel of John, 1st Corinthians, 2nd Corinthians, Book of Job, Book of Genesis, Book of Acts, Book of Ephesians, Essential Bible TruthsCost: All correspondence courses are available to the inmate free.
Lutheran Hour Ministries
2185 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63139
They have 2 courses for self-studies. These are : Real Life and Listen up. Both of these courses have 8 lessons.
Mailbox Correspondence Course
PO Box 337
Alief, Texas 77441
They have 10 courses for the inmate and their families. The courses have up to 12 lessons each.
Midway Correspondence
19537 US 6 Rt. 1
Weston, Ohio 43539
Bible studies for prison inmates
Cost: These courses are free to the inmates only.
Moody Bible Institute
820 N. Lasalle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60610-3284
We have 3 different levels of study to choose from. College Credit, which you will receive an Associate of Biblical Studies DEGREE. Scofield and adult courses can earn you a CERTIFICATE for adult Bible Studies. When you write for a catalog of course description, include a letter of recommendation from your chaplain.
Cost: Cost ranges from $19.00 each for the Adult courses; $470 for the entire Scofield courses; and $90.00 per semester hour for college courses.
Navpress
PO Box 201
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901
Correspondence courses available for the inmates
Cost: free to inmates
Set Free Prison Ministry
PO Box 5440
Riverside, California 92517
They have over 100 courses and are obtained from Moody, Emmaus, and Navigators. They will send one course each week, and expect you to send one back in each week. There are 25 courses for slower readers, and 50 courses in Spanish.
Tennessee Temple University
1815 Union Avenue
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404
(800)553-4050 The TTU School of Undergraduate Studies offers 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year programs in a variety of majors. Associate degrees are available in: Biblical studies; Church Education; General education; Home Economics; Pastoral studies; Secretarial science; and Sign language interpretation. 3 year diploma programs are available in: Church education and Pastoral studies. 17 programs are available in the 4 year Bachelor Degrees.
Wels Special Ministries
PO Box 452
New Ulm, Minnesota 56073
They have 4 bible correspondence courses for inmates
Cost: Studies are free of charge.
Wheaton College Graduate School
Extension Department
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Correspondence courses are available to inmates
Zion Faith College
PO Box 804
Caldwell, Idaho 83606
We have 2 courses. There are 48 lessons in the first course with a test after every 4th lesson. You need only to return the tests back to us. There are a total of 12 tests.
Zola
PO Box 12268
Dallas, Texas 75256
All courses are of Jewish-Christian nature.
Cost: 12 courses costing $30.00 each or $150.00 in advance for six, $300.00 for all twelve.
CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS
Blackstone Paralegal Studies
PO Box 899
Emmaus, PA 18049-0899
CLEP (College Level Exam Program), CN 6600, Princeton, NJ 08541-6600 College credits for self-taught knowledge.
Emmaus Bible Correspondence School, 2570 Asbury Road, Dubugue, IA 52001 (319) 588-8000 offers free Bible courses to prisoners.
Emmaus Bible School, P.O. Box 12155, Augusta, GA 30919
Grace Bible College, PO Box 5008, Cary, NC 27512. They offer courses that are affordable and easy to follow - recommended for an inmate graduate.
National Home Study Council, 1801 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 Write for a list of schools and courses that are offered to prisoners by mail.
The Paralegal Institute, 3602 West Thomas Rd. # 9, Drawer 11408, Phoenix, AZ 85061-1408 (602) 272-1855 Associate Degree program available. Accredited by the D.E.T.C.
