THE UNWATERED WORD BIBLE INSTITUTE
The teaching arm of Levite Missionary Church Inc.
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
— 2 Timothy 2:15
Our Mission
The Unwatered Word Bible Institute exists to give every believer a solid biblical foundation. Our teaching is built the way Scripture itself builds: foundational subjects first, then deeper truths, step by step, until the student is equipped to stand firm in the faith and to minister God’s truth to others. Nothing watered down. Nothing added. The Word of God, taught whole.
How the Institute Works
- Apply. Fill out the application, affirm the Statement of Belief, and take the short entrance test (15 questions, including a short paragraph in your own words about salvation). There is a one-time enrollment fee of $35, non-refundable.
- Begin free. Your first course, Romans: Repentance and Salvation, is free, in English, French, and Kreyòl, with the first session available right away.
DISCOVER JESUS — available now - Study at your own pace. Courses open one at a time as each is completed and approved, beginning with the free Romans course and DISCOVER JESUS. Each paid course is $49, paid when you enroll in that course. Students who apply now are enrolled in order as each new course opens. Students committed to the full program may take the Diploma Track: all 46 courses for $997 (a saving of $1,257 over course-by-course enrollment). The Diploma Track opens for enrollment when the first division is complete; applications are being received now.
- Finish and be recognized. Every finished course earns a certificate of completion in your name, issued by the Institute when your final exam is complete. Finish the full program and receive the Institute diploma.
The Program — Eight Divisions, 46 Courses
- Division of Old Testament Studies: Old Testament I; Old Testament II; Genesis: Creation and the Patriarchs; The Historical Books; The Book of Psalms; The Wisdom Books; The Book of the Prophets; Daniel and Bible Prophecy; Old Testament Theology.
- Division of New Testament Studies: New Testament I; New Testament II; The Life of Christ; The Book of Acts and the Early Church; The Book of Romans; The Pastoral Epistles; The Book of Revelation; The General Epistles; New Testament Theology.
- Division of Bible Study Skills: Biblical Study Methods; Biblical Hermeneutics.
- Division of Biblical Languages: Introduction to Biblical Languages; Greek I; Greek II; Hebrew I; Hebrew II.
- Division of Doctrine: The Study of Scripture; Cosmology and Scripture; Anthropology; Systematic Theology I; Systematic Theology II; World Religions; Apologetics; Christian Ethics; Eschatology.
- Division of Church History: Church History I; Church History II.
- Division of Pauline Studies: Pauline Theology; Paul’s Epistles.
- Division of Preaching and Ministry: Biblical Preaching I; Biblical Preaching II; Pastoral Care and Counseling; Missions and Evangelism; Prayer and Spiritual Formation; Christian Marriage and Family; Church Leadership and Administration; Ministry Practicum.
Every course ends with a final exam of at least 50 questions (true or false, fill in the blank, and essay questions) and a course evaluation where you write what you learned.
Exception: the Ministry Practicum (MN301) carries a heavier exam — 80 questions plus two essay questions of 500 words each, 10 points each (100 points total).
Three Languages
The Institute teaches in English, French, and Spanish, from the King James Bible, the Louis Segond, and the Reina-Valera 1960.
Your Instructor
Pastor Yves Gerard — founder and lead pastor of Levite Missionary Church Inc., U.S. Navy veteran, and host of The Unwatered Word podcast. BA in Theology (Life Christian University), BA in Biblical and Theological Studies (Regent University), and a Master of Divinity in Chaplain Ministry.
Certificates and Diplomas
A certificate marks the completion of one focused program of study; a diploma marks the completion of a full program across several divisions. When you pass, your award is issued with your name and the date. The Institute offers 8 awards: 4 certificates and 4 diplomas.
Certificates:
Certificate in Biblical Studies (6 classes, 18 credits);
Certificate in Christian Theology (6 classes, 18 credits);
Certificate in Pastoral Ministry (4 classes, 12 credits);
Certificate in Biblical Languages (5 classes, 15 credits).
Diplomas:
Diploma in Biblical Studies (20 classes, 60 credits);
Diploma in Christian Theology (15 classes, 45 credits);
Diploma in Pastoral Ministry (11 classes, 33 credits);
Diploma in Biblical Studies and Ministry, the Institute Diploma (all 46 classes, 138 credits).
Every program also carries a Bible Knowledge Examination of its own: a comprehensive test of Bible knowledge drawn from that program’s courses. The certificate or diploma is issued when the student passes it.
Programs
Each of the Institute’s eight programs has its own curriculum and requirements. Choose a program to see its courses and what it takes to finish:
- Certificate in Biblical Studies
- Certificate in Christian Theology
- Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
- Certificate in Biblical Languages
- Diploma in Biblical Studies
- Diploma in Christian Theology
- Diploma in Pastoral Ministry
- Diploma in Biblical Studies and Ministry (The Institute Diploma)
A Plain Word About Certificates
The Unwatered Word Bible Institute is a church Bible institute. Our certificates and diploma are issued by Levite Missionary Church Inc. to recognize real study completed here. We are not an accredited college, and we do not claim to be. What we promise is the true gospel, taught without dilution, and teaching that will ground you in the Word.
Our Statement of Belief
- The Bible. We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, without error in all it teaches, and our final authority for faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16)
- God. We believe there is one God, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)
- Jesus Christ. We believe Jesus Christ is true God and true man, born of a virgin, who lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will return again. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
- The Holy Spirit. We believe the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, gives new life to those who believe, and lives in every believer, teaching and guiding us into all truth. (John 16:13)
- Man and sin. We believe every person has sinned and falls short of the glory of God, and that sin separates us from God. (Romans 3:23)
- Salvation. We believe salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, and not by our works. A person must repent of sin and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ to be saved. (Ephesians 2:8-9; Mark 1:15)
- Baptism. We believe in believer’s baptism by immersion, after salvation, as a public confession of faith in Christ. (Acts 2:41; Matthew 28:19)
- The Church. We believe the church is the body of Christ, called to preach the gospel, teach the Word without diluting it, and make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:19-20)
- The return of Christ. We believe Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly, that the dead will be raised, and that every person will stand before God in judgment, with heaven and hell as eternal realities. (Acts 1:11; Revelation 20:12)
- The Christian life. We believe every believer is called to a holy, set-apart life, growing in faith, prayer, and obedience to the Word of God. (Hebrews 12:14)
Admissions and Tuition
To enroll: affirm the Statement of Belief, complete the entrance test, and pay the one-time enrollment fee of $35 (non-refundable). Tuition is $49 per course, paid as you enroll in each course; the Diploma Track covers all 46 courses for $997. Your first course, Romans: Repentance and Salvation, is free. Study online, at your own pace, in English, French, or Spanish.
Diploma Track students may pay in full ($997) or by plan: $100 a month for 10 months ($1,000 total). If a payment is missed by more than 15 days, enrollment pauses until it is caught up. A student who withdraws keeps every course already paid for and owes nothing further.
Academic Policies
Every course carries 3 credits; the full program is 138 credits. Each course ends with a final exam of at least 50 questions and a written course evaluation telling what you learned. A course is passed when its exam is passed; your certificate or diploma is then issued in your name. Students do their own work: test answers and essays must be your own. Courses are studied one at a time, in division order, foundations first. Courses unlock in order: a course must be completed, with its final exam passed and its course evaluation submitted, before the next course unlocks.
Exception: the Ministry Practicum (MN301) carries a heavier exam — 80 questions plus two essay questions of 500 words each, 10 points each (100 points total).
Apply
Graduates of the Institute, and other Christians who hold a degree or a Bible certificate, may also apply for ordination.