Women at SIBI who pursue the Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree in the Deaf Ministry Program complete more than 40 courses and four public speaking labs. The program typically spans three years, providing comprehensive training for ministry among the Deaf.

Most courses are taught in American Sign Language (ASL), with interpretation available when needed. Some classes may also be taken alongside hearing instructors to ensure full participation.

Below is the full list of courses included in the Women’s Deaf Ministry Program.

DEAF MINISTRY TRAINING CORE CURRICULUM/COURSES

WOMEN’S TRACK

  • This course is taught in ASL to Deaf students and those hearing who may want to work with the Deaf. In this course, we focus on the Pentateuch (Genesis - Deuteronomy).

  • Continuation of the study through the Old Testament — places, men, women, and promises from God. In this course, we focus on the books of Joshua - II Samuel.

  • Continuation of the study through the Old Testament — places, men, women, and promises from God. In this course, we focus on the books of I Kings - Esther.

  • An overview of the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs

  • Textual study of the book of Isaiah

  • Textual study of the book of Daniel

  • Textual study of the book of Ezekiel

  • This course is designed to help Deaf students and hearing students who work with the Deaf to see what God said to the people through these twelve prophets.

OLD TESTAMENT

  • Scope of the gospel of Matthew with special emphasis on the Sermon on the Mount

  • A study of the life and teachings of Jesus through the gospel of Luke

  • Textual study of the gospel of John

  • Textual study of the book of Acts

  • Textual study of the book of Romans

  • Textual study of the book of I Corinthians

  • Textual study of the book of II Corinthians

  • Textual study of the book of Galatians

  • Textual study of the books of Ephesians and Colossians

  • Textual study of the books of Philippians and Thessalonians

  • Textual study of the books of I & II Timothy and Titus

  • Textual study of the book of Hebrews

  • Textual study of the books of I & II Peter and James.

  • Textual study of the books of I, II, & III John

  • Textual study of the book of Revelation

NEW TESTAMENT

EVANGELISM

  • How to teach a friend about Jesus from the gospel of Mark

  • Presentation of various methods and techniques of teaching small groups and individuals

WOMEN’S

  • This course is designed to prepare women for ministry through self-evaluation and self-growth. We study the remarkable women of the Old and New Testaments and what we can learn from them.

  • This course is designed to prepare women for ministry through self-evaluation and self-growth. We learn about the history of the women’s rights and feminist movements, four views of a woman’s position in society and the church, and an overview of the Old and New Testament scriptures concerning women’s roles in society and in the church. Students choose a book from a list of recommended books and present an oral book review to the class.

  • This course helps students to understand the need for women’s ministry in the church and its purpose. We learn how to develop a “mock” women’s ministry project. We learn about the vital importance of a ministry that incorporates and practices a “Sabbatical Lifestyle.”

  • This course is designed to prepare women for ministry through self-evaluation and self-growth. We learn how to develop healthier relationships in our daily lives by setting important boundaries and becoming better informed about how to be proactive in our own ministry care.

GROWTH

  • The study and the application of various biblical teachings that will ensure the spiritual growth of the individual

  • The study of marital maturity, values, insights, and skills, which include communication, financial management, sexual harmony, and parenting.

  • How to study the Bible using the book of Jude. Study skills are taught which develop research and study habits.

  • Development of the ability to think logically and recognize false concepts

  • Basic non-clinical counseling skills and insights relevant to the people-helping tasks of ministry

HISTORY / EVIDENCES

  • Study of historical proof of Biblical people, places, and events

  • Survey of church history from the pre-Christian background through the Reformation and Restoration Movements to today

  • Confidence in public prayer, Scripture reading, song, and introducing a speaker

  • Biographical women lessons, impromptu speaking

  • Leading discussion classes, and ladies’ day preparation

  • Topical Speaking (Senior Lessons)

LABS

DOCTRINAL

  • A theological, doctrinal, and historical study of the Messianic seed prophecies from Genesis to the ascension

  • A study of the Old Testament worship based on the Law of Moses and the concepts of sacrifice and atonement

  • A study of the pattern of the New Testament church

DEAF TRACK

  • A study on how to effectively communicate God's word in ASL

  • A continuation of our study on how to effectively communicate God's word in ASL