Cornerstone Bible Institute

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What is CBI?

Cornerstone Bible Institute is designed for anyone who desires a deeper understanding of the Bible while developing a closer walk with God. In an adult education setting, courses are designed to be at a college level without having to commit to full-time studies or great financial outlays. Students can take classes each semester, following the posted schedule. 

Since classes are college level, instruction is lecture style and includes outside reading, additional research, and periodic exams. Our goal is to make these classes financially and academically accessible while giving students greater levels of understanding of the Christian walk and life. 

Classes for Fall 2025 begin September 7th. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at office@cornerstone.place

Purpose Statement  

Cornerstone Bible Institute (C.B.I.) is designed to mature believers in their walk with Christ and aid them in the development of their spiritual gift(s) so that they will be equipped to fulfill their Christian calling.

The Goal of Cornerstone Bible Institute

The goal of Cornerstone Bible Institute is to fulfill the biblical mandate described in Ephesians 4:11-13: "To equip the saints for the work of service to build up the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ"

Cornerstone Bible Institute's Degree Plan:  

  • For a Bible Certificate: Six Core Classes and Six Elective Classes must be completed  
  • For an Associate Degree: Twelve Core Classes and Twelve Elective Classes must be completed  

Note: Core classes can be chosen for elective courses. However, elective classes cannot be exchanged for core classes.

Core Courses:
  • Hermeneutics  
  • New Testament Survey  
  • Old Testament Survey  
  • New Testament Prophecy  
  • Old Testament Prophecy  
  • The Gospels 
Elective Courses:  
  • Biblical Archaeology  
  • Individual O.T. and N.T. books of the Bible  
  • Other announced Bible Department electives 

For a Bible Certificate: CBI students must complete two Bible Department core courses.  

For an Associate Degree: CBI students must complete five Bible Department core courses.

Core Courses:  
  • Theology I (Bibliology/Theology Proper/Christology)  
  • Theology II (Anthropology/Hamartialogy/Soteriology)
  •  Theology III (Pneumatology/Ecclesiology/Eschatology)  
  • Apologetics I (General Revelation)  
  • Apologetics II (Special Revelation) 
Elective Courses:  
  • Developing a Biblical World View  
  • Contemporary Issues  
  • Other announced Theology Department electives 

For a Bible Certificate: CBI students must complete two Theology Department core courses.  

For an Associates Degree: CBI students must complete five Theology Department core courses.  

Core Courses:
  • Spiritual Formation  
  • Spiritual Gifts  
  • The Fruit of the Spirit 
Elective Courses:  
  • Discipleship and Discipline  
  • Spiritual Warfare  
  • Other announced Spiritual Life Department electives 

For a Bible Certificate: CBI students must complete one Spiritual Life Department core course.  

For an Associates Degree: CBI students must complete one Spiritual Life Department core course.  

Core Courses:  
  • Biblical Doctrines  
  • Marriage and Family  
  • Outreach and Evangelism 
Elective Courses:  
  • Church Planting (Leadership Development / Church Polity)  
  • The History of the Church: The N.T. book of Acts  
  • Biblical Counseling  
  • Other announced Practical Theology Department electives 

For a Bible Certificate: CBI students must complete one Practical Theology Department core course.  

For an Associates Degree: CBI students must complete one Practical Theology Department core    course.  

Fall 2025 Courses Offered

The 2025 Spring Semester begins the week of January 26th and ends of May 4th. Class starting and ending times and room assignments will be determined at a later date.

The Making of a Disciple:
How a Person Transforms into a Mature Christian!

In this course we will discover how the believer is to be transformed into the very image of Jesus Christ. 

This 14 week course will bring the student into an understanding of what it means to be a disciple and how to grow into the mature Christian that God expects. With internal changes of the heart to external displays of Godly characteristics with others, our focus and challenge is to continue transitioning into a mature Christian.

Professor DeVaul has more than 40 years experience teaching and writing Bible-based topics and courses. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Cross-Cultural Studies and a Master’s degree in Missions and Religion from Liberty University where he served as an adjunct professor. 

This course counts towards the Spiritual Life Department

Biblical
Archaeology

Biblical Archaeology is the study of the people, places and things mentioned throughout the pages of the Bible and is accomplished through the excavation of sites and analysis of artifacts. 

This course will explore places like the tomb of Lazarus, the city of David, Bethlehem, Mount Moriah and much much more. This course is designed to interest both new and longtime students of the Bible.

The thing I’m most grateful for is my wife Jewel, whom I’ve been married to for 55 years. Professor Wallace and his wife have three sons and seven grandchildren. He served as a crew chief and gunner during the Vietnam War on a CH-46 helicopter, flying 864 combat missions. Professor Wallace has traveled to Israel ten times and attended extension courses on Biblical Archaeology at the Hebrew University.

This course counts towards the Bible Department

Spiritual Warfare:
The Christian's Battle with Satanic Forces

In a world where the forces of darkness lurk in the shadows, and temptation whispers deceitful promises in our ears, the need for a course on spiritual warfare is a necessity. This course is designed to help the believer build his spiritual arsenal so that he will have victory in the spiritual battles he will surely face. 

The student taking this course will come to realize that the Christian life was never designed to be a passive experience. Nor is the believer immune to the schemes of the devil and his demonic forces. 

You are invited to sign-up and be trained as a soldier in the army of the Almighty. To embark on a supernatural journey that is unlike any other.  

Dr. John Stover has faithfully served the Lord for over 35 years as a pastor-teacher and Bible college professor. He has been married to his wife, Joanne, for 54 years and has two children – a daughter, Nicki, and a son, John. He has been blessed with seven grandchildren. In his preparation for ministry, John earned a B.A. degree from Dallas Bible College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Doctoral degree from Reformed Theological Seminary.

This course counts towards the Spiritual Life Department

Frequently Asked Questions

Classes meet once per week for 90 minutes.

Each semester will consist of 14 weeks (length of classes will vary). Classes will be offered in the Fall and Spring Semesters.

  • Registration – There will be a $25 one-time registration fee per student  
  • Tuition – The cost for each class is $50 per course.  
  • Books – Students will be required to purchase their books, if needed, for each course.
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Currently CBI is equivalent to a certificate program. However, in the near future a BA degree can be earned through our campus program or in conjunction with Louisiana Baptist University.

There is no childcare offered at this time.

For more information you can email cbi@cornerstone.place, or contact us below.

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Who are the Instructors?

John Stover <br>Professor - DMin

John Stover
Professor - DMin

Randy Devaul<br>Professor - MA

Randy Devaul
Professor - MA

Larry Wallace<br>Professor

Larry Wallace
Professor

Cornerstone Bible Institute has been accepted to the Florida Department of Education Commission for institutional operation without governmental oversight as a religious college, under SECTION 1005.06(1)(f), F.S. / RULE 6E-5.001, Fla. Admin. Code. 

Cornerstone Bible Institute is also in the process of developing a "fast track" degree program in conjunction with Louisiana Baptist University (LBU) that will enable students to obtain a Bible Certificate or BA degree in a more timely manner.