Enrolment
Initial enrolment: Once you have made the decision to study the Moore College Course, there are three ways to enrol. You can request an information pack be sent to you in the post. This will contain an enrolment form. Simply post this back to us with payment - a cheque (in UK Sterling) or your credit card details. Alternatively you can enrol via e-mail or phone. You just need to let us know your contact details, the contact details of the person who will be your supervisor (ie the person who we can send your exam paper to) and your payment details.
You can enrol for one or two modules at a time - you don't need to register for the whole course when you begin. The first module is Introduction to the Bible.
In coming months you can use the same methods (post, phone or e-mail) to enrol for your next modules. We ask that all students work through the modules in the correct order.
Some students may wish to repeat a subject at a later date because they want more time, or have failed an exam. If this applied to you - please register for a "re-enrolment". Again this can be done via post, phone or e-mail
Fees for enrolment and re-enrolment can be found on this site.
Down to work
Once you have enrolled you will be sent a study book and a list of recommended additional reading. Each module study book consists of ten studies. Working your way through these is sufficient to enable you to pass, if studied carefully. However, the notes also suggest other books to help in further understanding the subject. High marks are generally gained by a student showing evidence of further reading beyond the notes. Various study aids and exercises are included with the notes, but these are an aid to study only, and not for assessment.
The notes and exams are based on the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible or, more rarely, the English Standard Version (ESV). Students should use these versions for their studies. Students who regularly use the Revised Standard Version (RSV) or the new American Standard Bible (NASB) will find that while the text may at times be close to that of the NIV there will be occasions where some confusion could occur. This is especially so in context questions. Check the front of the study notes to see which version is used.
Recommended reference books
J.D. Douglas, ed. The New Bible Dictionary (or The Illustrated Bible Dictionary), IVPD.A. Carson, ed. The New Bible Commentary, IVPW.A. Elwell, ed. Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, Baker Book HouseJ.D. Douglas, ed. The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church, Paternoster PressP.F. Jensen, At the Heart of the Universe, Lancer.
A good concordance (Strongs, Crudens or similar). Computer software programmes that can replace a concordance are also available.
If you would like any more information, please call the Open Bible Institute Office number on 0845 225 0885.