Transferability
Articulation Agreements
Articulation agreements detail the course equivalencies that have been approved for transfer credit by partnering colleges, universities, and seminaries. These agreements assure students that the stated coursework completed at Compass Bible Institute will transfer to and satisfy requirements at the transfer institution.
CBI has articulation agreements with the following institutions:
Undergraduate
BIOLA
| Compass Bible Institute Course | BIOLA Equivalent | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS 101 Old Testament Survey* | BBST 209 Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BS 102 New Testament Survey* | BBST 210 New Testament Survey | 3 |
| BS 201 Biblical Interpretation* | BBST 103 Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | 3 |
*CBI has a credit-for-prior-learning agreement with Biola University, not an articulation agreement. Biola will evaluate students’ work done at CBI to determine if it is eligible to receive credit as if done at an accredited institution.
BOYCE COLLEGE
| Compass Bible Institute Course | Boyce Equivalent | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS101 OT Survey | BL101 Old Testament Survey I or BL102 Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BS102 NT Survey | BL151 NT Survey I or BL152 NT Survey II | 3 |
| BS201 Bible Interpretation | BL111 Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BS301 Biblical Interpretation | BL352 The History of the Bible | 3 |
| BS356 Romans | BL356 Romans | 3 |
| BS331 Biblical Greek 1 | LN231 Greek I | 3 |
| BS332 Biblical Greek 2 | LN232 Greek II | 3 |
| BS360 Paul's Prison Epistles | BL362 Interpreting the Prison Letters | 3 |
| BS371 Topics in Biblical Studies: The Reliability of the Bible | BL315 Topics in Biblical Studies | 3 |
| BS351 The Gospel of Matthew | BL351 Interpreting the Gospel of Matthew | 3 |
| PCM101 Personal Spiritual Disciplines | CN125 Spiritual Life Dynamics | 3 |
| PCM102 Evangelism, Church Planting, and Missions | MS211 Introduction to Church Planting | 3 |
| PCM302 Teaching the Bible | PR205 Preaching I | 3 |
| PCM301 Biblical Care and Counseling 1 | CN101 Intro to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| PCM401 Counseling Certification Part 1 | Biblical Counseling Elective | 3 |
| PCM402 Counseling Certification Part 2 | Biblical Counseling Elective | 3 |
| TH101 Christian Worldview | PH108 Worldview Analysis | 3 |
| TH201 Church History | HS201 Church History I or HS202 Church History II | 3 |
| TH202 Cults and World Religions | TH331 World Religions | 3 |
| TH301 Theology 1 | TH211 Christian Theology I | 3 |
| TH302 Theology 2 | TH212 Christian Theology II or TH311 Christian Theology III | 3 |
| TH303 Apologetics | PH103 Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| TH304 Biblical Ethics | PH311 Intro to Ethics | 3 |
| TH311 Trinitarianism | TH315 Topics in Theology | 3 |
CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
| Compass Bible Institute Course | Cedarville Equivalent | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS101 Old Testament Survey | BTGE 2730 Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BS102 New Testament Survey | BTGE 2740 New Testament Literature | 3 |
| BS201 Biblical Interpretation | BTGE 3755 Theology 1 | 3 |
MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE
| Compass Bible Institute Course | Moody Equivalent | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS101 Old Testament Survey | BI1111 Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BS102 New Testament Survey | BI1112 New Testament Survey | 3 |
| BS201 Biblical Interpretation | BI2280 Hermeneutics/Bible Study Methods | 3 |
| BS301 Bible Introduction | BI2230 Bible Introduction | 3 |
| TH201 Church History | GSU2226 History of World Christianity I | 3 |
| TH301 Theology 1 | TH1110 The Church and Its Doctrines | 3 |
| TH302 Theology 2 | TH1110 The Church and Its Doctrines or a Theology elective | 3 |
| PCM102 Evangelism, Church Planting, and Missions | MS3300 Making and Leading Disciples | 3 |
| PCM101 Personal Spiritual Disciplines | MS1100 Spiritual Life in Community | 3 |
| PCM302 Teaching the Bible | ED2200 Teaching the Bible Practicum/Advanced Communication Elective | 3 |
THE MASTER’S UNIVERSITY
Many of Compass Bible Institute’s courses are transferable to The Master’s University. Prospective TMU students are encouraged to contact the TMU Admissions Office for more information about how to maximize transfer possibilities.
| Compass Bible Institute Course | Master’s Equivalent | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS101 Old Testament Survey | BI01 Old Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BS102 New Testament Survey | B201 New Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BS201 Biblical Interpretation | B102 Old Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BS390 History & Geography Settings of the Bible | B202 New Testament Survey II | 3 |
| TH101 Worldview | B121 Essentials of Christian Thought | 3 |
| TH301 Theology 1 | BTH321 Christian Theology I | 3 |
| TH302 Theology 2 | BTH322 Christian Theology II | 3 |
| TH303 Apologetics | P311 Essentials of Philosophy | 3 |
| TH315 Great Awakening | BXXX Bible Elective | 3 |
SPURGEON COLLEGE
All Compass Bible Institute coursework is eligible for advanced standing towards the undergraduate degrees at Spurgeon College through the college’s Contextualized Leadership Development (CLD) program.
Graduate
DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
The following CBI courses will transfer to DTS as graduate credit:
| Compass Bible Institute Course | DTS Equivalent | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS201 Biblical Interpretation | BE5101 Bible Study Methods | 3 |
| PCM101 Personal Spiritual Disciplines | PM5101 Christian Life and Witness | 3 |
| PCM302 Teaching the Bible | EML5105 Teaching Process | 3 |
| TH201 Church History | HT5200 History of Doctrine | 3 |
| PCM711 Expository Preaching | EML5819 Church-Based Residency | 3 |
| PCM713 Biblical Counseling | EML5819 Church-Based Residency | 3 |
| PCM 715 Pastoral Ministry 1 | EML5811 Organizational Leadership | 3 |
CBI students may apply for advanced standing in the following DTS courses, which require an exam for validation:
BE5102 Pentateuch (3 hours) • ST5102 Trinitarianism (3 hours)
BE5103 OT History (2 hours) • ST5103 Humanity and Sin (3 hours)
BE5104 Prophets (3 hours) • ST5104 Soteriology (3 hours)
BE5105 Gospels (2 hours) • ST5105 Sanctification and Ecclesiology (3 hours)
BE5106 Acts and Pauline Epistles (3 hours) • BE5107 General Epistles and Revelation (3 hours)
NT5101 Elements of Greek I (3 hours) • NT5102 Elements of Greek II (3 hours)
SOUTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
| Compass Bible Institute Course | SBTS Equivalent | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS501 OT Survey | 20200 OT I or 20220 OT II | 3 |
| BS502 NT Survey | 22200 Intro to New Testament II | 3 |
| BS601 or BS701 Biblical Interpretation | 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BS718 Ruth | 20277 Studies in Old Testament (Elective) | 3 |
| BS756 Romans | 23320 Romans | 3 |
| BS783 and BS784 Biblical Greek 1 and 2 | 22400 Elementary Greek | 3 |
| BS771 Topics in Biblical Studies: The Reliability of the Bible | 24989 - Biblical Studies Elective | 3 |
| BS773 Parables of Jesus | 23000 The Parables of Jesus | 3 |
| BS751 The Gospel of Matthew | 22900 The Gospel of Matthew | 3 |
| BS725 The Book of Psalms | 21600 The Psalms | 3 |
| BS754 The Gospel of John | 22960 The Gospel of John | 3 |
| BS757 1 Corinthians | 23340 Corinthian Correspondence | 3 |
| BS760 Paul's Prison Epistles | 23589 Pauline Epistles Elective | 3 |
| BS767 The Gospels and Acts | 22200 Intro to New Testament II | 3 |
| PCM501 Personal Spiritual Disciplines | 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines | 3 |
| PCM 502 Evangelism, Church Planting and Missions | 33820 Intro to Church Planting | 3 |
| PCM503 Personal Evangelism | 32177 Studies in Evangelism | 3 |
| PCM705 Counseling Certification Part 1 | 35077 Studies in Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| PCM706 Counseling Certification Part 2 | 35077 Studies in Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| PCM711 Expository Preaching | 30000 Christian Preaching | 3 |
| PCM712 Preaching Practicum | 30020 Preaching Practicum | 3 |
| PCM713 Biblical Counseling | 34300 Biblical Counseling and Personal Ministry of the Word | 3 |
| PCM701 Biblical Care and Counseling I | 34300 Biblical Counseling and Personal Ministry of the Word | 3 |
| PCM715 Pastoral Ministry 1 | 40301 Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
| PCM716 Discipleship Practicum and PCM717 Pastoral Ministry 2 | 44790 Integrative Seminar Leadership | 6 |
| PCM714 Counseling Practicum and PCM718 Shepherding Practicum | 44936 Integrative Seminar Outreach | 6 |
| PCM601 Small Groups and Discipleship | 42477 Studies in Discipleship & Family Ministry | 3 |
| PCM702/3 Teaching the Bible/for Women | 45400 Christian Teaching | 3 |
| PCM710 Applied Ministry | 44996 Supervised Ministry Experience: Internship | 3 |
| TH501 Christian Worldview | 28577 Studies in Philosophy | 3 |
| TH601 Church History | 25100 Church History I or 25120 Church History II | 3 |
| TH602 Cults and World Religions | 32900 Cults and Minority Religions in America | 3 |
| TH701 Theology 1 | 27060 Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| TH702 Theology 2 | 27070 Systematic Theology II or 27080 Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| TH703 Apologetics | 28700 Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| TH704 Biblical Ethics | 29250 Survey of Christian Ethics | 3 |
| TH711 Trinitarianism | 27370 The Doctrine of the Trinity | 3 |
| TH705 Invitation to Biblical Theology | 27888 Biblical Theology Elective | 3 |
* CBI Undergraduate courses may be taught with additional work for graduate level credit.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SEMINARY
Southern California Seminary agrees to admit students of Compass Bible Institute who, at the time of their application to Southern California Seminary meet its admissions requirements. Southern California Seminary recognizes the Bachelors of Biblical Studies degree from Compass Bible Institute as satisfying the baccalaureate degree prerequisite for admission to its Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies, Master of Arts in Christian Counseling, Master of Arts in Philosophy and Apologetics, Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, and Master of Divinity programs.
Southern California Seminary agrees that credits (as defined by its curriculum) earned at Compass Bible Institute in the Bible Core Certificate, Associates of Biblical Studies, or Residency Certificate, with grades of C or better, are transferable and will be applied, as appropriate, in pursuant of undergraduate and graduate degrees at Southern California Seminary. Applicability of credits may vary among academic programs, and are subject to the discretion of the Southern California Seminary Registrar at the time of a student’s transfer.
MIDWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
All Compass Bible Institute coursework is eligible for advanced standing towards graduate degrees at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary through the seminary’s Contextualized Leadership Development (CLD) program.