The Florida Bible Institute is a convenient, fast-track, less expensive way that a person can satisfy the academic requirements for credentials with the Assemblies of God.

Yes! The FBI curriculum adds more value to teachers/leaders in the local church.

The easiest way to begin is to go to our website (www.FBITampa.org) to get answers to all your questions. You may also enroll online, using your credit card for payment through PayPal. You will receive a confirmation email from our registration department. Your textbook will be ordered and available for pick up during Student Orientation (July) or on the exam night for the remaining three quarters of the academic year. You will meet at one of our campuses on either Tuesday or Thursday nights for 9 weeks of classes. You will test at the end of each quarter on the 10th night of classes, pass your exam, and you will have completed that course toward the requirements for your diploma.

Yes! FBI is sanctioned by Global University’s Berean School of the Bible, which provides our curriculum and program outline in accordance with General Council requirements. Global University is the academic arm of the General Council of the Assemblies of God USA in Springfield.

You may submit a transcript from the previous Bible school to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; it will be submitted to the Global /BSB Registrar for her recommendation. Global/Berean School of the Bible’s courses will always be accepted, provided your grade was passing.

Yes, each quarter of the academic year we offer first, second, and third year classes. You can progress from Certified Minister to Licensed Minister; from Licensed Minister to Ordained Minister.

Yes, our courses are laid out in the order that Global/BSB offers them. We have found this is the best way for the students to take their courses. With this order of curriculum, the students meet their goals in an orderly and timely fashion.

Presently we will offer identical classes in Tampa, Riverview and Bushnell. Students may take courses at any of the locations. If personal schedule conflicts prevent you from attending a course near you, you may go to the other location and take the course there. However, we would need to know in advance where you plan to take the course.

The Tampa and Bushnell classes will be offered on Tuesday nights and the Riverview classes will be offered on Thursday nights.

The school year will roughly follow the traditional school system. We start the last week of July and go through May of the following year. Classes will not be held during the summer. For exact dates & times please check out our

Events Calendar

A complete list of courses and the dates being offered is available at our website, on the academic calendar, application form, and our main office in Tampa.

Nightly classes begin at 7:00 and 8:30 pm lasting for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes each. You will be greeted by your instructor and guided in study through each chapter of your BSB textbook lessons. You will be provided with supplemental study materials according to the discretion of your instructor.

Beginning the School Year of 2019/2020, the cost for each course is $100, which includes the textbook, tuition, and any study helps that the Instructor hands out to the students. Cost is subject to change, check with the registrar or the website for the current cost of registration.

No, FBI is not a credential-granting organization. You will still need to go through the credential application/approval process through the Pen FL District or the Florida Multicultural District. FBI only provides the academic requirements for your credentials.

Not as a contribution. If a student is endeavoring to receive credit for the American Opportunity Tax Credit or for Lifetime Learning credit purposes, please note that qualified educational expenses are "tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of taxpayer, his spouse, or tax dependent, at a post-secondary educational institution eligible to participate in the federal student loan program." Global University does not fit the IRS definition of an "eligible educational institution." The student should consult with his or her tax advisor for more information.

Motivation: We will provide the accountability that keeps you on task, moving toward your goal of obtaining credentials Student Interaction: We will provide a classroom environment that promotes exchange of ideas, beneficial dialogue and exposure to differing perspectives on the subject matter, You will be building relationships with your fellow students that you could not get with self-study programs Local Ministry Connections: You will meet and fellowship with many local Pastors and ministry leaders that are facilitating as FBI instructors. You will sit under the teaching of these experienced teachers who have been "in the trenches" of ministry life, many for several years. These benefits are also available in a normal Bible college setting. However, we realize that this is not possible for everyone. Therefore, FBI offers a viable alternative for the average person.

We have attempted to screen our instructors very carefully. Most (but not all) of them have academic degrees that uniquely qualify them to teach the subjects they have been assigned. In some cases, their practical experience or significant success in a given field has given them the authority to speak to their assigned subject. Even so, with over 50 people on our faculty, not every one of them will always hit a home run. Students will be given an evaluation form for every faculty member in every class. This will help us to make changes if, and when they are necessary.

Although it is not necessary, internet access will be required for email communication. Most of our forms and other materials will be available for download from our website. We try to keep our costs minimal and avoid postage and handling by not having to mail anything. We do communicate with our students by e-mail; so, an e-mail account is necessary to receive our updates.

During the application stage, your primary contact will be Rev. Jo Wiley (Registrar) at 352-457-3438, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. In addition, a Site Coordinator and an Assistant Registrar are available at each location (Tampa, Riverview, and Bushnell) to provide guidance and answer questions.

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