FAQ
"RHEMA" is the greek word for the spoken, revealed Word of God.
"Bible" means God's Word, which is the foundation for our life and we know that people cannot live by bread alone but by every word that comes on God's mouth (Deut. 8:3)."
The Bible School is a "training". Our goal is that the theoretically learned contents are put directly into practice together with the help of the Holy Spirit. We also provide you with important tools.
A hero of faith is a person who faces her everyday life with fearlessness and courage, not acting on her own strength, but on the supernatural power of God. She knows her authority in Jesus and uses it to make God's will visible in her life.
Yes. RBTC is a modular program offered on a part-time basis. The courses are always on (extended) weekends, leaving enough time for family life and work.
You must be at least 18 years old, live a Christian lifestyle, and be proficient in German or English. As a non-EU citizen you already need a visa, you cannot get a visa through RBTC studies. You do not need a special school qualification.
Yes, absolutely! The Bible School will also be a valuable asset to you in your personal life. You will learn important basics that are not only applicable in full-time ministry.
Yes, absolutely. During your time at RBTC, you will learn important content that will help you in your practical application. You will gain knowledge that will be a great enrichment and help you to perform your service even more effectively. It doesn't matter how long you have been involved - there is something new for everyone.
There are cooperations with other training centers and universities that give credit for the training at RBTC. There is no state recognition yet.
Cooperations: IGW (Institute for Community Building and World Mission) Germany, Southwestern University, USA.
Our goal is for our students to learn with their hearts and not to educate their heads. This does not mean that individual courses are not challenging, but rather that we desire to train capable servants of God, not academic skills. Through elaboration and testing, we simply want to see if the subject has been understood and can be implemented.
No, it is not possible. The subjects are the same, but the structure of the training is too different.
No, this is not possible, because the two trainings have a different structure. While the Level 1 live only takes place in presence, Level 1 hybrid is primarily done online, and the presence meetings have a different schedule.
This is normally not possible, as level 2 builds on the level 1 courses. However, you are welcome to contact us and ask how it works in your specific case.
This is no problem. You can take a break between level 1 and level 2. However, you will only receive your final degree after successfully completing level 2.
At the end of level 2, the graduation ceremony will take place, where you will receive your certificate of completion. This certificate is recognized as spiritual training by RHEMA worldwide, as well as by most churches and Christian ministries in Germany.
The ordination is linked to the active leadership and preaching service. If this is given, it is possible to apply by means of a letter of recommendation and, if all the criteria are met, receive the status of licensing for two years. After the two years it is possible to receive ordination. The letter of recommendation is available upon request.
Yes, most organizations recognize ordination through RHEMA.
Together with your successful completion at the RBTC as well as the ordination by Rhema, you need five more specific courses, which you have to attend at the theological center Erzhausen. Afterwards you have the possibility to be ordained additionally through the BFP.