College Credit

Here's how to apply the Bible Institute courses towards a college degree:

For Graduates of the Bible Institute

The Bible Institute is a rich and valuable internet-based learning experience for all believers. Liberty University's Online Learning Program has made it possible for graduates of the Bible Institute certificate program to earn college credit. Students who have completed the Bible Institute can receive academic credit at Liberty University, based on successfully completing the Liberty Institutional Challenge exams (ICE).

Institutional Challenge Exam (ICE)

The Institutional Challenge Exam (ICE) is available to students with a satisfactory justification of previous knowledge in a subject area based upon a non-college training program, job experience, or self-learning as an opportunity to earn credit toward a selected degree program.

Qualifications:

• Students must email the appropriate ICE Request Form to dlpice@liberty.edu. Or go to the following URL and download form http://www.liberty.edu/media/2100/FRM_ICE_Request.doc
• An ICE exam can only be taken once per course.
• ICE exam cannot be taken if the course is currently being taken or has been taken at Liberty.
• The minimum passing scores for upper- and lower-level courses are set at a "C" grade level.
• The test for a course must be taken in one sitting.
• Tests must be completed no later than one month from when student receives access to test.

Restrictions:

• It is the privilege of the faculty to disapprove an ICE exam request from a student.
• Credits earned through ICE do not count toward the minimum number of hours that have to be taken through Liberty in order to have a degree conferred.

Fees:

• A $50 administrative fee will be assessed whether the exam is passed or failed, and will be billed to your Liberty account.
• A $15 per credit hour fee will be assessed if the exam is passed. This will be billed to you by Liberty University.

Testing Information

The following information is only intended for students registering for ICE exams. (I)nstitutional (C)hallenge (E)xams are administered through Liberty University's learning management system, Blackboard. Students complete these examinations completely online. The majority of the exams are objective test questions.

Graduates of CBI should qualify for the following ICE credit exam from Liberty University:

BIBL 105 (Old Testament Survey) - 3 hours

Test Content

• Identify the purpose of the Old Testament
• Recognize dates, theme, and content of each of the Old Testament books
• Identify historical-chronological sequence of the Old Testament books
• Be familiar with the history of Israel from the time of its founding fathers to the captivity and restoration
• Identify the role of Christ in Old Testament typology and prophecy

Sample Questions

In the image of Nebuchadnezzar's dream, the "head of gold" represents:

1. Greece
2. Babylon
3. Media-persia
4. Anti-christ
5. Rome

The "daughter of Pharaoh" may have been:

1. Nefertiti
2. Hatshepsut
3. Isis

BIBL 110 (New Testament Survey) - 3 hours

Test Content

• Identify the role and significance of the New Testament and how it pertains to the Christian today
• Recognize the content of the New Testament, including authorship, literary style, theological development, and the major themes and key verse of each book
• Identify the books of the New Testament in the order found in the English Bible
• Be familiar with the content of the New Testament chronologically, book by book, into the framework of the Gospels and Acts
• Identify historical, political, cultural, and religious background of the New Testament

Sample Questions

What did the Judaizers believe?

1. Salvation came through the Law alone.
2. Salvation came through Christ alone.
3. Salvation came through Christ or the Law.
4. Salvation came through Christ and the Law.
5. Salvation came through circumcisions and baptism.

"Son of Man" is the best key word for which Gospel?

1. Matthew
2. Mark
3. Luke
4. John

BIBL 323 (John) - 3 hours

Test Content

• Identify Old Testament feasts in John
• Identify the chronological timeline of the life of Jesus Christ as shown in John
• Recognize the deity of Christ developed in the Gospel of John
• Recognize contents of all the chapters of John in the form of chapter identifications
• Compare The Gospel of John with the three synoptic Gospels
• Recognize the reasons why John is considered the author
• Identify what other authors have said about John compared to what is taught in this course

Sample Questions

Match

Question Items

1. Philip
2. John
3. James
4. Peter
5. Andrew
6. Nathanael

Which is not listed as a possible meaning for "more than these"?

1. Fish
2. Disciples
3. Fishing
4. Yourself

BIBL 424 (ACTS) - 3 hours

Test Content

• Know argumentation for Luke's authorship of Acts
• Recognize occasions and emphasis of the Great Commission
• Identify characteristics of biblical miracles
• Identify and locate the 28 major cities involved in the history of Acts
• Locate the 12 Roman provinces relevant to Acts
• Place the 42 significant characters of Acts into the proper chapters and narrative of Acts
• Relate the Pauline epistles to the history of Acts
• Know the chronological layout of Acts
• Relate the events and teachings of Acts to contemporary Christian life
• Apply proper interpretation of tongues, baptismal regeneration, infant baptism, communal living, legalism, church offices, and the Sabbath
• Recognize the various ministries of the Holy Spirit within the believer (i.e., baptism, indwelling, and filling)
• Relate early church evangelistic and missionary methods to contemporary Christian work
• Recognize the two major themes of this book (Acts of the Holy Spirit/the Kingdom) to their logical development within the book
• Relate Pentecost and the Cornelius episode to the believer today

Sample Questions

Which of the elements below is not found in Paul's sermon on Arepagus?

1. crucifixion
2. resurrection
3. repentence
4. judgment

The person who best fits Azotus is:

1. Cornelius
2. Nicholas
3. Barnabas
4. Philip
5. Ethiopian proselyte

BIBL 425 (ROMANS) - 3 hours

Test Content

• Understand the theme of God's wrath with a particular emphasis upon the doctrines of condemnation and justification
• Understand God's righteousness in justification
• Understand the proof of justification by faith from the Scriptures based on Old Testament illustrations (Romans 4:1-25)
• Understand God's righteousness in sanctification
• Compare God's righteousness in His relationship with Israel in terms of her rejection and His sovereignty
• Be familiar with Israel's place in God's plan for the church including concept of vindication
• Know principles of the Christian life which enable a believer to live out the Gospel day by day
• Recognize a list of characteristics from Romans 13-16 which present Christian love in action

Sample Questions

Name the reason Paul expresses for longing to see the Roman Christians:

1. To plead for financial support
2. That he may establish a new church in Rome
3. That he may preach the Gospel in Rome
4. That he may impart some spiritual gift to strengthen them

The majority of people in the Roman church were probably:

1. Greeks
2. Jews
3. Gentiles
4. Slaves
5. Barbarians

Note you MUST pass an ICE validation exam from Liberty University to receive credit

Degree Requirements:

120 hours minimum - 30 hours must be upper level

2.00 minimum GPA

50 % of major coursework must be completed through LU - 30 hours must be completed through LU

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Frequently Asked Questions about College Credit

Can I earn college credit if I started Bible Institute and have not completed the certificate program?

No, you cannot take the ICE exam unless you have received your certificate.

Can I pursue an Associate's Degree or another Bachelor's Degree other than B.S. Religion Degree?

Yes.

Why doesn't Liberty give direct transfer credit for the Bible Institute?

The Bible Institute is a certificate program and is not earned from an accredited degree program. The credit from the Bible Institute is non-transferable to regionally accredited institutions of higher learning. However, Liberty University has developed the ICE exams to validate the knowledge of the Bible Institute certificate holders.

Why do you require the ICE Exam?

The ICE exam process is an assessment tool recommended by the Council for Adult & Experiential Learning (CAEL) which recognizes that learning is a life-long activity and that college credit may be awarded for learning acquired through non-academic programs. The ICE exam results determine how much credit and which credit the Bible Instiotute certificate holder is eligible to receive.

How much does the assessment process cost?

The ICE exam has a $50 administrative fee and $15 per credit hour per course. The administrative fees cover the administrative and assessment costs which make it possible to award college credit for the Bible Institute certificate holders from Liberty University.

How many ICE exams will be required?

You will take one (1) validation exam per course.

How should I study and prepare for the ICE exam?

The ICE exam will test your overall knowledge and learning experience as a Bible Institute certificate holder. We recommend that you take the ICE exam soon after completion of the Bible Institute. The questions are based on Liberty University exams for courses such as BIBL 105, BIBL 110. The validation exam results will help them determine which courses you have received sufficient learning for and what credit may be awarded.

How do I take the ICE exam?

First, you must submit the ICE Application. Once that has been approved, you may request the ICE exam. Further instructions will be given at the time that you request your ICE exam.

What is the success rate for the ICE exam?

Many students pass the ICE exams.