RCBI Prospectus
2020
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Academy of Learning (AOL) is the educational arm of Ruach City
Church that include Ruach City Bible Institute (RCBI).
Elder Enid Stewart
Principal of RCBI
We at RCBI are committed to serving the Body of Christ by developing
Christian Disciples who:
Are filled with the Word of God;
Can earnestly contend for the faith (Jude 1:3);
Can rightly divide the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15);
Are equipped with the Sword of the Spirit to defend against the
enemy’s attacks (Ephesians 6:10-18);
Can take up their positions as labourers in the Lord’s harvest
(Matthew 9:37-38).
We desire to equip, educate, develop and grow believers in the
knowledge and understanding of God’s Word, so that they can
apply the Word in their daily lives, and advance the Kingdom for
the Glory of God.
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2 Timothy 2:15
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God,
a workman that needeth not to be
ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”
Welcome
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Contents
Student welcome
RCBI courses
Certificate in Practical Theology Course
Fast track Leadership Programme Course
Hermeneutics & Homiletics – Basic Preaching Skills Course
Introduction to 5-fold Ministry Gifts Course
Student support information
Further Information
Application process
Graduation
Finance
Testimonials
Open Evening
Enrolment dates
Email: [email protected]
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RCBI strives to cultivate an environment where our students
experience ‘A direct encounter with Kingdom Educators’.
This brings a Romans 12 verse 2 mindset, a fruit which will last
for the duration of your Christian walk.
Request an application form today and become a Kingdom
Student in 2020
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CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL THEOLOGY page 5
FAST TRACK LEADERSHIP TRAINING page 6
HERMENEUTICS & HOMILETICS page 7
BASIC PREACHING SKILLS COURSE
INTRODUCTION TO 5- FOLD MINISTRY GIFTS page 8
RCBI Courses
Hermeneutics and Homiletics was established within
RCBI to provide an invaluable foundation in Basic
Preaching Skills.
Certificate in Practical Theology (CPT) provides the
necessary foundation in Practical Theology and
doctrine with a strong emphasis upon prayer, moving
in the Spirit and victorious living through active faith in
Jesus our Lord. You will find the course to be of great
value as you are filled with the Word of God.
Fast Track Leadership programme was created to
equip you for ministry in the Body of Christ and propel
you to move into an understanding of the deeper
things of God. You will be required to commit,
demonstrate diligence and exercise faith. The
teaching will enhance your personal growth as a
leader in the Kingdom.
This course will introduce you to the practical and
educational tools and resources to effectively advance
the Kingdom of God in line with Ephesians 4.
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TOPICS COVERED
COURSE VENUE: Brixton, South London
COURSE FEE:
£600 - Please see application form for discounts and payment plans.
COURSE DATES: February – December
COURSE DURATION: One-year part time course – Weekly. Lectures take place on a Thursday evening 7pm - 9pm and on a Saturday 10.30am - 4pm
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Application form
References
Written assessment
ASSESSMENT: Written assignments, examinations, discussions and group presentations.
WHO SHOULD APPLY: Those who desire to go deeper into the Word of God and action it
practically in their lives.
Faith 1 & 2;
Scripture Memory;
The Person of Christ (Christology);
Christian Leadership;
History of Israel;
History of Revival;
Eschatology;
Spiritual Warfare;
The Harvest called ‘Islam’;
Personal and Street Evangelism;
Seminars & Workshops.
CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL
THEOLOGY
In addition to tuition fees, students need funds to cover travel and other personal expenses
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TOPICS COVERED
COURSE DATES: March – November
COURSE DURATION: Monthly course held on a Thursday evening 7pm-9pm and on a Saturday 10.30am - 4pm
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Application form
References
ASSESSMENT: Self-development, written assignments, discussions and group presentations.
WHO SHOULD APPLY: Those who desire to go deeper into the Word of God, are leaders or
have leadership potential.
Old Testament / New Testament
Leadership;
Church Ordinance;
Counselling Skills for Leaders;
Leadership in the 21st Century;
Understanding Yourself Part 1 & 2;
The Anointing;
The Kingdom Agenda for Church
Leadership;
Hermeneutics & Homiletics;
Introduction to Church History.
FAST TRACK LEADERSHIP
TRAINING
COURSE VENUE: Brixton, South London
COURSE FEE: £300
Please see application form for discounts and payment plans.
In addition to tuition fees, students need funds to cover travel and other personal expenses
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HERMENEUTICS & HOMILETICS
BASIC PREACHING SKILLS COURSE
TOPICS COVERED
COURSE VENUE:
Brixton, South London
COURSE FEE:
£150 (£140 if paid at enrolment - £10 discount) Please see application form for discounts and payment plans.
COURSE DATES: May / June / July (to be confirmed)
COURSE DURATION: 7 weeks held on Thursday evenings (the last session may be held on a Saturday)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Application form
References
ASSESSMENT: Presentation
WHO SHOULD APPLY: Those who are preachers or feel that they are called to preach and
would like to enhance their preaching skills.
Week: 1 General overview and
introduction of Preaching
Week: 2 The life of the Preacher
Week 3: The Art & Science of
Preaching – A definition of Homiletics
Week 4: Sermons and Expository
Preaching
Week 5: Steps in Sermon Preparation
and a definition of Hermeneutics
Week 6: Biblical Interpretation
Week 7: Sermon Presentation
In addition to tuition fees, students need funds to cover travel and other personal expenses
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MODULES
COURSE VENUE:
Brixton, South London
COURSE FEE:
£90 for each module or £400 for the whole course (5 modules)
Please see application form for payment plans.
COURSE DATES: February – November
COURSE DURATION:
Each module comprises of two Thursday evenings and one Saturday.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Application form
References
ASSESSMENT: Self- development, discussions and presentations.
WHO SHOULD APPLY: Those who want to develop in the 5-fold Ministry gifts.
Apostle To provide foundation, strength and stability to the church.
Prophet To strengthen, edify, exhort and comfort man and the Church.
Evangelist To bring the Good News to the world and to motivate the Church to win souls and evangelise.
Pastor To lead, feed and protect the flock/ sheep/ Church.
Teacher To instruct the saints in the word of God for spiritual growth and service.
INTRODUCTION TO 5- FOLD
MINISTRY GIFTS
In addition to tuition fees, students need funds to cover travel and other personal expenses
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God has great
things in store
for you! For I know the plans I have for
you,” declares the Lord, “plans to
prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
Personal Tutors
For the Certificate in Practical Theology (CPT) each student is assigned a
Personal Tutor. You will communicate with them regularly and they can offer you
guidance and support at any point during your studies.
Support needs
Even before you apply, please let us know if you have any additional support
e.g. dyslexia. RCBI will ask for a copy of your support report, and will make clear
to you what provisions we can provide, e.g. additional time to complete
assignments/exams, handouts on colour paper etc.
We will be happy to discuss your requirements and support needs.
We will arrange and agree a study needs agreement or a statement of support.
We highly recommend a pre-entry visit for students with sensory impairments.
Our support services are here to lend a helping hand
every step of the way.
Student Support
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APPLYING TO RCBI
Visit the website: ruachcitychurch.org/ministries/ruach-city-bible-institute/ or Email: [email protected] or telephone 0208 678 6888 – option 1, for an application form or any enquiries. The Application process includes:
Applicant submits their application by the deadline.
All applications are assessed against our entry requirements.
If entry requirements are met, references are processed and one referee must be an Elder/ Pastor.
Applicant is invited to attend enrolment.
At enrolment, applicant is interviewed to assess if they can join the course, and for the Certificate in Practical Theology a written assessment is completed, if required.
Further Information
All assignments and examination questions are set by each Lecturer. The content
is at the discretion of the Lecturer, but will be confirmed by the Course Manager /
Principal. Assessments are designed to be a continuation of the learning
experience. Not all subjects will be formally assessed, some subjects are assessed
by observation or presentations.
ASSESSMENTS
CHILDCARE
At present, there are no childcare facilities available for students. Students should make alternative arrangements as children will not be permitted at lectures.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
In our endeavour to equip you for ministry, we adopt an Equal Opportunities policy.
Our aim is to ensure that no-one faces harassment or discrimination because of
disability, race, sex, age or class etc.
COMPLIMENTARY
RCBI student bag and pen when you start one of our courses in 2020.
CERTIFICATES
All students who pass/ complete a course will receive a certificate.
Payment of fees is an essential part of the student’s commitment and must be
paid on time.
In addition to tuition fees, students need funds to cover travel and other
personal expenses. For the Certificate in Practical Theology course,
Graduation expenses (gown, photos) are additional.
Discounts are available for those who are currently studying full time, those who
are paying full fees upfront and married couples studying together.
Payment plans are available if you need to spread the costs.
If you would like to be a sponsor or donate towards sponsoring a student, please
email [email protected] for information.
GRADUATION / PRESENTATION EVENING
Students who complete and pass the Certificate in Practical Theology course take
part in a graduation ceremony in January of the next year, Fast Track Leadership
students are also presented with their certificates at the Celebration Evening.
FINANCE
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Reasons to apply for a RCBI Course
Student Testimonials
Sheldon Lewis 2018 CPT Graduate
“I feel more confident about
being a Christian. I've gained
more confidence and
understanding of the Word,
greater knowledge of the
history of the Bible. I was able
to work on my spiritual
strengths and weakness”.
Julia Douglas-Burton 2018 CPT Graduate
“The course has helped me
immensely and to overcome my
struggles. I have not only gained
theological knowledge but I
have been able to apply the
Word to my life. I have become
more disciplined, organised,
and gained in confidence. The
modules are rich, enlightening
and empowering. I strongly
recommend studying the CPT
Course”.
Joshua Aryiku 2018 CPT Graduate
“The CPT course has been
part of my journey of growth. I
think every believer should
attend Bible school and it’s
not just for people that want to
go into ministry, everybody
can learn something! “
Janet Stanley-Brooks 2018 CPT Graduate
“The CPT course has given
me a more in-depth insight
and understanding of the
Word of God, my faith has
increased and also my
knowledge”.
Marian Thomas 2018 CPT Graduate
“The CPT course has
impacted my life to apply the
Word of God believing and
trusting Him. It has opened up
my spiritual understanding to
gain even more knowledge in
God. I faced challenges, but I
can say to the mountain with
confidence: “move from here”.
Nothing is impossible!”
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Be all God has
called you to be
Paula James 2018 FT Leader
I can say that the FT course
fulfilled my expectations in
every way and more! It
stretched me beyond
comparison in every way. I had
challenges along the way, but I
wasn’t going to let anything stop
me and pressed on - it’s not
how you start it’s how you finish
and the experience you gain
along the way. The prize is at
the end of the journey!
Beverly Grant 2018 FT Leader
“The Fast Track Leadership
course is a course that can
help you grow into a mature
and effective leader by
application of the knowledge
learnt. Until you are able to
effectively lead yourself, you
will not be able to effectively
lead others. I challenge you to
invest in your growth.”
Janice Smith 201* FT Leader
“I would encourage anyone
who feels ready to confront
the self-inflicted hindrances in
their lives, and those who are
ready to be vulnerable for a
season so growth can be
obtained, to apply for the Fast
Track Leadership course.”
Samantha Anderson 2018 FT Leader
“The humility and knowledge
that comes with the Fast
Track Leadership course is
unmeasurable, especially if
God has called you into
ministry and it may mean that
you will have to lead people
Beverley Prime 2018 FT Leader
“The FT Leadership course
impacted my life, as God
showed himself strong and
helped me to push myself to
another level. I would
encourage you to step out in
faith, submit to God and study
the Word for your life”.
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Come and be
a Kingdom
Student
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To find out more information, ask questions and meet RCBI staff please attend
our open evening.
Open evening for all RCBI courses:
Thursday 16th January 2020 Certificate in Practical Theology enrolment dates:
Thursday 30th January 2020
Thursday 6th February 2020
5-Fold Ministry Gifts course enrolment date:
Thursday 30th January 2020
Fast Track Leadership Programme enrolment date:
February/ March 2020
Location: Ruach City Church Brixton –
122 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1RS.
Contact us
Ruach City Bible Institute Ruach City Church 122 Brixton Hill London SW2 1RS
Telephone: 020 8678 6888 (option 1) 9am to 5pm – Monday to Friday
Email: [email protected] RCBI is served by volunteers from our Academy of Learning Ministry.
We aim to respond to all enquiries within one week of receipt.
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Complimentary Lunch provided
for all Saturday lectures
EDUCATE
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ruachcitychurch.org/education
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