The level of study at Baxter matches what is offered in stateside Christian colleges, while providing the students with an education in the Spanish language and in the context of Latin American culture. Baxter students take a wide range of classes related to the books of the Bible. They can choose the theological track which also studies the biblical languages of Hebrew and Greek. Or they can take the ministerial track which focuses on the work of the preacher, homiletics, and counseling.
English and computer classes are meant to aid the future minister with helpful skills. Baxter students must maintain an 80 average or better in order to renew their full scholarships.
— First Year —
1st Quarter
- General Introduction to the Bible
- Principles of Biblical Interpretation
- Spanish
- English I
- Computers
2nd Quarter
- The Pentateuch
- Geography and Biblical Customs
- Technical Writing
- English II
- Evangelism
3rd Quarter
- Synoptic Gospels
- General Pedagogy
- English III
- Homiletics
4th Quarter
- Poetic and Wisdom Literature
- The Book of Acts
- Audiovisuals
- English IV
- Oratory
— Second Year —
1st Quarter
- Major Prophets
- Romans and Galatians
- History of the Church I
- Elective I
- Stewardship
2nd Quarter
- Minor Prophets
- I and II Corinthians
- History of the Church II
- Elective II
- Ecclesial Administration
3rd Quarter
- Worship Ministry
- Minor Pauline Epistles
- History of the Restoration Movement
- Elective III
- Missions
4th Quarter
- Christian Education
- Pastoral Epistles
- General Psychology
- Elective IV
- General Didactics
— Third Year —
1st Quarter
- Positive Preaching
- Hebrews and General Epistles
- Educational Psychology
- Greek I
- Curriculum Development
2nd Quarter
- Theology
- Apocalyptic Literature
- Research Methodology
- Greek II
- Advanced Introduction to the A.T
3rd Quarter
- Philosophy
- Johannine Literature
- Leadership
- Greek III
- Advanced Introduction to the A.T.
4th Quarter
- N.T. Theology
- Formation of Spiritual Life
- Thesis Seminar I
- Greek IV
- Contemporary Theological Thought
— Fourth Year —
— 1st and 2nd Quarters—
PAM (Six-month Mission Apprenticeship)
3rd Quarter
- Hebrews I (1)
- Christian and Ministerial Ethics
- Thesis Seminar II (2)
- Advanced Biblical Interpretation
- Systematic Theology I
4th Quarter
- Hebrews II (2)
- Ministerial Counseling
- Computing II (2)
- Apologetics
- Systematic Theology II
— Fifth Year —
- The certificate programs below are 10-module courses. Each module requires 1 weekend a month for a total of 10 months. Applicants must have a college degree, be a Baxter graduate, or have 10 years in ministry.
For more information, please contact Lupe Mayo at DeanMayo@Baxterinstitute.edu
Marriage and Family Counseling
Week 1 – Counseling skills
Week 2 – Ethical counseling
Week 3 – Family Therapy
Week 4 – Children and Teenagers Therapy
Week 5 – Violence in Marriage
Week 6 – Psychological resilience
Week 7 – Sexuality in counseling
Week 8 – Premarital counseling
Week 9 – Drug addictions
Week 10 – Family Development
Strategic Church Growth
Week 1 – Introduction to Strategic Planning
Week 2 – Church Administration
Week 3 – Working with New Christians
Week 4 – Congregational Ministry
Week 5 – Developing Leadership
Week 6 – Mission and Vision in the Church
Week 7 – How to Establish a Church
Week 8 – Self-Sustained Ministries
Week 9 – Conflict Resolution
Week 10 – How to Avoid Burnout in Ministry