Frequently Asked Questions
To receive a full refund, minus the cost of student/study materials, students must submit a written request for withdrawal within the first 10 days after their acceptance and enrollment in The Bible is Black History Institute (TBIBHI).
After 10 days, the following refund policy applies:
i) For withdrawals made 11 to 15 days after enrollment, a 50% refund will be issued, minus the cost of student/study materials.
ii) No refund will be provided for withdrawals made 16 to 30 days after enrollment.
Refunds will be made within 7 days of receiving the written withdrawal notice via Paypal back to the payment format that was originally used. Please keep in mind that based on your banking institution, posting to your bank account may take up to 10 or more days.
Yes, all candidates are required to complete the Applicant Registration Form along with the non- refundable registration fees of $25.00.
The only educational requirement needed for The Bible is Black History Institute Online Academy is to be able to read and understand the English language.
Yes, The Bible is Black History Instructors are qualified, and certified to facilitate our classes. Some of our instructors have their Doctorate in Ministry of Divinity and or have their Masters in various Ministry studies.
Our Institute consists of eight courses divided into four nine-week quarters. There will be two courses offered each quarter. Our online curriculum follows an On-Demand model, allowing you to progress at your own pace within the specified nine-week period.
The Bible is Black History Institute Online Academy is a private Online Bible institution that does not receive any federal funding and does not offer any form of student loans, personal loans, VA benefits, or scholarships.
However, for
those students who may need additional payment options, a payment plan will be
make possible with PayPal. This agreement will be made between PayPal and
the student only. The Bible Is Black History Institute Online Academy
will have no involvement between or with these parties.
The Online Institute consists of eight courses divided into four nine-week quarters, with two courses offered each quarter.
The students who graduate from the program with an average of 90% and above will qualify for a training program to become cohort leaders with The Bible is Black History Institute Online Academy.
Our Online curriculum follows an On-Demand model, allowing you to progress at your own pace within the specified nine-week period. Learners can allocate 6-8 hours of self-paced learning per session, entirely online.
At The Bible is Black History Online Academy, learners' progress is typically assessed and graded through a combination of the following methods:
- Assignments: These may include essays,
research papers, or other written tasks that allow learners to demonstrate
their understanding of the course material.
- Quizzes and Finals: These can be multiple-choice,
short answer, true or false, multiple-select, or essay-based assessments
designed to test the learners' knowledge of the course content.
- Participation: Active participation in
discussions, forums, and group activities may also be a component of the
assessment.
- Projects: Some courses may require
learners to complete individual or group projects, which are graded based
on specific criteria.
- Presentations: Learners might be asked to
prepare and deliver presentations on certain topics, either live or
recorded.
- Peer Reviews: In some cases, learners may be
asked to review and provide feedback on their peers' work, which can also
be a part of the grading process.
- Self-Assessments: Learners might be encouraged to
reflect on their own progress and learning, which can be included in the
overall assessment.
The
importance of each component is outlined in the course syllabus. This ensures a
comprehensive evaluation of the learner's performance throughout the course.
Yes, The Bible is Black History Institute Online Academy material is based on Black Liberation Theological perspectives.
- Visit the Academy's Website: Go to the official website of
The Bible is Black History Institute Online Academy/Click4course.
- Login: Use your assigned work email
address and password to log in to the platform.
- Navigate to Your Courses: Once logged in, there will be
additional instructions on how to navigate to your course.
- Course: The Quarter's course will be
loaded to your profile.
- Course Material: Inside the course, you should
find modules, lessons, or session containing the course materials, such as
reading assignments, video lectures, You Tube videos, Zoom links, and
quizzes.
** Please make sure to read the technical requirements FAQ
If you
encounter any issues, consider reaching out to your cohort leader or the
Academy's technical support team for assistance.
- WIFI accessibility.
- Current e-mail account.
- iPad, Laptop, or Desktop computer
with access to the internet. You will also need access to your device
camera to access the Zoom platform. Smartphones are not recommended for
accessing the course.
- A PDF Reader and an E-book reader.
The E-book reader is required for Dr. Williams's books, which are delivered
electronically and included in your tuition.
- System operating with Windows 10 and above, also Microsoft Office (which includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Browser
Requirements:
We recommend
using Google Chrome as your internet browser when accessing The Bible is
Black History Online Academy. Although this is not a requirement, we have found
that this browser performs best for easy access to course material. This
browser can be downloaded here.
Additional
Requirements:
This online academy is designed to provide an educational experience that reimagines the biblical story as told by the ancient Black Hebrews. The story is about how Black people understood Yahweh’s being at work in their communities as they strove for liberation and independence, and how that reality empowers Black Bible readers today.
Through this initiative, our goal is to serve the needs of people seeking a deeper understanding and greater appreciation of Blacks’ role in salvation history. It will also equip those seeking to supplement their knowledge base so that they will feel competent enough to teach it.
Eventually,
our hope is that this study can serve as the standard Christian education
curriculum for the church, or be augmented for special educational occasions
such as Vacation Bible School, Black History Month, the Juneteenth celebration,
or whatever the church desires.
Group Fees:
1. Groups
of 50 and Over:
- Receive a 20% discount, which will be credited at the end of the quarter.
- Must be enrolled for at least
one Quarter.
- Registration fees are waived.
- Payment is made by the group, organization, or church.
2. Group
of 30-49:
- Receive a 15% discount, which will be credited at the end of the quarter.
- Must be enrolled for at least
one Quarter.
- Registration fees are waived.
- Payment is made by the group,
organization, or church.
- Note: If the
group, organization, or church decides to unenroll, the refund policy will
apply. The originally waived non-refundable registration fee and material
costs will be deducted. Please refer to the refund policy.
3. Groups
of 10-29:
- Receive a 10% discount, which will be credited at the end of the quarter.
- Must be enrolled for at least
one Quarter.
- Registration fees are waived.
- Payments are made by the group,
organization, or church.
Additional
Information: If
individuals from any of these groups decide to drop out, there will be no
direct communication between The Bible is Black History Online Academy and the
individuals. All communications will be handled between the individuals and
their respective representatives for their church, groups, or organizations.