Bachelor of Israelite Festival Studies

BACHELOR OF
ISRAELITE FESTIVAL STUDIES (B.I.F.S.)

Understanding God’s Appointed Times Through Scripture

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

Study from anywhere in the world at your own pace.

LEARNING MATERIALS

Each course comes with outline and PDF books for easy understanding.

PRACTICAL MINISTRY

Ministry practicum and hands-on projects included in the program.

RESEARCH FOCUS

Develop research and writing skills through academic projects.

GLOBAL IMPACT

Prepare for local and global ministry with a Kingdom focus.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of Israelite Festival Studies (B.I.F.S.) is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the biblical festivals of Israel, their historical development, theological significance, and their relevance to Christian faith and ministry. Students explore the major feasts of the Old Testament, their fulfillment in Scripture, and their enduring spiritual lessons for the Church and contemporary believers. The program integrates biblical theology, historical research, cultural studies, and practical ministry applications to prepare graduates for teaching, biblical research, church leadership, and educational ministry with a deeper appreciation of God's redemptive plan revealed through the Israelite festivals.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester 1 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BIFS 101	Introduction to Israelite Festivals	3
BIFS 102	The Pentateuch and Festal Laws	3
BIFS 103	Biblical Hebrew I	3
BIFS 104	Leadership & Administration in Religious Contexts	3
BIFS 105	Foundations of Biblical Theology	3
BIFS 106	Christian & Jewish Ethics	2

Semester 2 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BIFS 107	Historical Books and Israelite Worship	3
BIFS 108	The Doctrine of God in the Old Testament	3
BIFS 109	Liturgical Practices & Homiletics	3
BIFS 110	Pastoral Ministry and Festival Guidance	3
BIFS 111	Spiritual Formation & Devotional Life	2
BIFS 112	Early Israelite History & Temple Worship	3

Semester 3 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BIFS 201	Wisdom Literature & Festival Teachings	3
BIFS 202	The Gospels and Fulfillment of Festivals	3
BIFS 203	Doctrine of the Holy Spirit in Worship	3
BIFS 204	Hebrew Language II	3
BIFS 205	Hermeneutics and Festal Interpretation	3
BIFS 206	Community Engagement and Israelite Traditions	2

Semester 4 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BIFS 207	Major Prophets and Festival Prophecies	3
BIFS 208	Acts of the Apostles & Early Church Festivals	3
BIFS 209	Doctrine of Humanity and Ritual Practice	3
BIFS 210	Worship & Liturgical Calendar	2
BIFS 211	Medieval Jewish & Christian Festal History	3
BIFS 212	Elective I (World Religions / Unreached People Groups)	3

Semester 5 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BIFS 301	Minor Prophets and Festival Insights	3
BIFS 302	Pauline Epistles and Jewish Festivals	3
BIFS 303	Doctrine of Salvation and Feasts	3
BIFS 304	Doctrine of the Church & Festival Observance	3
BIFS 305	Leadership & Church Growth	2
BIFS 306	Elective II (Evangelism / Discipleship)	3

Semester 6 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BIFS 307	General Epistles & Liturgical Instruction	3
BIFS 308	Prophecy and Eschatological Feasts	3
BIFS 309	Doctrine of Scriptures	3
BIFS 310	Angels and Spiritual Festivals	2
BIFS 311	Aramaic Language	3
BIFS 312	Elective III (10/40 Window / Outreach)	3

Semester 7 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BIFS 401	Apocalyptic Literature & Festal Symbolism	3
BIFS 402	Doctrine of Satan in Ritual Contexts	2
BIFS 403	Doctrine of Last Things	3
BIFS 404	Apologetics in Israelite Traditions	3
BIFS 405	Research & Writing Methods	3
BIFS 406	Elective IV (Church Planting / Missions)	3

Semester 8 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BIFS 407	Contemporary Theology & Israelite Festivals	3
BIFS 408	Capstone Thesis / Research Project	3
BIFS 409	Modern Theories in Theology	3
BIFS 410	Elective V (World Religions / Women’s Ministry)	4
BIFS 411	Elective VI (Intercultural & Interfaith Dialogue / Environmental Stewardship)	4

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)

Total Credit Hours: 136

Delivery Mode: Coursework + Research + Ministry Practicum

Teaching System: Semester System (Distance Learning)

Session Begin: 1st March and 1st September every year

Medium of Instruction: English Medium

Department: Ancient Israel Studies

Faculty: Israelite Festival Studies

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Applicant must hold a Diploma in Israelite Festival Studies, or an equivalent qualification from an approved institution.

Program Fees

Per Semester

USD $800

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Completion of 136 credit hours.
Passing of a comprehensive examination.
Completion and defense of a Bachelor’s thesis / major research project (15,000–20,000 words).
Demonstrated practical ministry impact project, such as:
o Planning and leading Israelite feasts or cultural events in a local or unreached community.
o A discipleship or leadership development program rooted in festival teachings.
o A community outreach or social engagement initiative connected to Israelite traditions.

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Bachelor of Israelite Festival Studies