Bridge to Freedom
Ministries
P.O. Box 385801
Bloomington, MN 55438
(651) 674-3657
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American Rehabilitation Ministry (ARM)

P.O. Box 1490
Joplin, MO 64802-1490

Bible study and other help to prisoners.

Bethel Prison Ministry

PO Box 1286
Tucker, GA 30085

The courses are divided into 7 lessons,

1. Lesson 1. A country called Heaven;
2. Lesson 2. What is God like?;
3. Lesson 3. The way of Victory;
4. Lesson 4. The Word of God;
5. Lesson 5.When Jesus comes;
6. Lesson 6, Salvation and Rewards;
7. Lesson 7. 4 (four) things God wants you to know.

Certificate available after each set of lessons. The second set of courses contain 10 lessons on the Life of Christ, and Certificate available upon completion.

Bethel Prison Ministry

PO Box 729
Hixon, TN 37343

Studies are very basic and geared to the KJV with Certificates available upon completion of courses, and one course available on the Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity

Cost: The studies are free to inmates.

Bible Institute of the Air

HCJB
PO Box 39800
Colorado Springs, CO 80949-9800

Courses are available in English as well as Spanish, and are in 4 basic areas:

1. Bible Survey
2. Basic Theology
3. Bible Exposition
4. Practical Ministries

These courses provide the biblical foundation necessary to enable God's people to apply His truth to whatever situation they may encounter.

Cost: Some modest costs involved for some courses.

Billy Graham Ministries

PO Box 779
Minneapolis, MN 55440

Books, tracts, tapes, and studies are available through this Ministry.

Cost: All are free to inmates.

Christs's Invaders Prison Work

770 East 7th Street
St. Paul, MN 33106-3026

Three courses offered with a free Bible from the Ministry if needed. A Certificate is issued upon completion of each course.

Cost: Course is free to inmates.

Church of Nazarene

6401 The Peseo
Kansas City, MO 64131-1284

They have a total of 36 studies. 16 are on the New Testament, and 20 are on the Old Testament

Cons for Christ

PO Box 1117
Chino, CA 91708

They have 32 courses, most of their material comes from the Bible League, and deals with Christianity subjects, as well as covering the Old Testament.

Criminon West - U.S.

PO Box 9091
Glendale, CA 91226

We have been working with inmates and helping them to restore their self respect and dignity by offering them the opportunity to participate in an extension course called "The Way to Happiness". The studies provides the opportunity to understand and practice basic values such as Love, Kindness, Hygiene and Common Courtesy, The course is made up of 21 lessons, the application of which tend to displace the "Criminal Moral Code".

Crossroad Bible Institute

2976 Ivanrest SW
Suite 125
Grandville, MI 49418

Offers beginner and up Bible studies and personal discipleship.

CrossWays Ministries

P.O. Box 1954
Auburn, WA 98071-1954

Emmaus Bible Correspondence School

2570 Asbury Road
Dubugue, IA 52001

Offers free Bible courses to prisoners.

Emmaus Bible Schoo

P.O. Box 12155
Augusta, GA 30919

Emmaus Correspondence School

2570 Asbury Road
Dubuque, IA 52001

Emmaus Correspondence School offers a basic curriculum of 36 units of Bible study. The first course "Born to Win" is written specifically for prisoners. "Doing Time With Jesus" is for prisoners who have trusted Christ as their personal Savior. There are courses on salvation, Christian living, prophecy, and other subjects. All courses are written on a popular level. There is a certificate program which reflects the level to which each student attains in his or her studies.

Cost: All courses are free to inmates.

Freedom Flyers Ministries

Attn: Correspondence
Dept. PO Box 562
Bellville, IL 62222

Basic Doctrine, Advanced Bible Doctrine, Christian Growth I and II, John, Acts, and Proverbs. These are geared to the King James Version and are Baptist in doctrine. A certificate is given upon completion of each course.

Cost: Several courses FREE of charge to inmates.

Good News Jail and Prison Ministry

1119 Commonwealth Avenue
Suite 1
Bristol, VA 24201

There are 224 lessons covering 15 books of the Bible; some lessons are also available in Spanish.

Cost: FREE to inmates.

Good News Outreach

PO Box 11
Bishopville, SC 29010

Studies are available in English, as well as Spanish, and Portuguese.

Cost: Studies are free to the inmates.

Gospel Echo Team

PO Box 125
Sherridan, OR 97378

Certificate is earned at completion of each of the advanced Courses, and a special certificate is given when the whole series of these 8 courses is completed.

Gospel Ministries Bible Course

PO Box 126
Pittman, NJ 08071

The studies are basic but thorough, and certificates are given for successful completion, while bible memorization is stressed.

Cost: Free to inmates.

Harvesters Christian Fellowship

PO Box 87A
Chelsea, OK 74016

Has God called you to the threshold of ministry and you need the key to open the door? We offer these services: Ordination, IRS nonprofit affiliation, School of Ministry Correspondence Dept., HCF Benefit Program. A full Gospel, Charismatic, Faith Ministry, NonDenominational.

His One's Bible Mailbox School, Inc.

PO Box 1061
Dunedin, FL 34697-1061

Certificates on completion and Bibles to inmates when needed

Studies are free to inmates.

Home Mission

4200 North Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30202-4174

HM has 48 lessons in 19 volumes covering the entire Bible for self study only. Certificates available after the completion of each volume.

Home Mission Board, SBC

1350 Spring Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30367-5601

The Correspondence Bible Course available from the Southern Baptist Convention is a detailed study of the Bible. The complete course is 19 volumes divided into 48 lessons, but the courses are not available for credit.

Cost: Studies are free to inmates.

Home Mission Division

8855 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042-2299

One course titled:Born in the fire, it is the study on the book of Acts, and is broken into 28 lessons.

Hope Aglow Ministries

PO Box 3057
Lynchburg, VA 24503

There are 16 biblically sound courses available. The lessons are very thorough, with good background information and lots of Scriptural references.

Cost: Free to inmates.

International Prison Ministry

P.O. Box 63
Dallas, TX 75221

Jack Van Impe Ministries

PO Box J
Royal Oaks, MI 48068-8908

They have Bible studies for prison inmates

Cost: free to inmates.

Jerry Savelle Ministries

PO Box 748
Crowley, TX 76036

This Bible course is a 12 month study, one lesson per month.

Knotty Oak Baptist Church

11 Knotty Oak Road
Coventry, RI 02816

This study is called "Source of Light" There are 100 lessons in the course. program is in English as well as in Spanish. Diplomas are mailed after each course is completed.

Cost: Studies are free to inmates.

Lamp and Light Publishers

25 Road 5577
Farmington, NM 87401

They have 9 courses with a total of 58 lessons. They have strict grading, so this is for the serious student only, studies on the following topics: The first step; Steppingstones to God; Seven Steps to Obedience; The life of Christian Stewardship; The heavenly Pilgrimage; Instep with the Prince of peace; the faith Worth Dying for; Fasting; and Discerning God's Will.

Lamplight Studies

PO Box 88
Brooklyn, NY 11229

They have 4 courses covering the following: Gospel of John, 22 lessons; Genesis, 22 lessons; Exodus, 18 lessons; and Messianic Prophecy, 13 lessons. The last 3 are a great Old Testament study for new converts.

Lutheran Hour Ministries

2185 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139

They have 2 courses for selfstudies. These are :

Both of these courses have 8 lessons.

Mailbox Correspondence Course

PO Box 337
Alief, TX 77441

They have 10 courses for the inmate and their families. The courses have up to 12 lessons each.

Midway Correspondence

19537 US 6 Rt. 1
Weston, OH 43539

Bible studies for prison inmates

Cost: These courses are free to the inmates only.

Mt. Nebo Prison Ministry

P.O. BOX 1848
Gilbert, AZ 85299

They offer a 93 page workbook (Fundamentals of Faith) After completed and mailed back at inmates expense and you pass you receive a hardcover McArthur Study Bible.

Navpress

PO Box 201
Colorado Springs, CO 80901

Correspondence courses available for the inmates

Cost: free to inmates

Planted Seed Ministry

P. O. BOX 48
Chireno, TX 75937

Offers monthly Bible lessons, Counseling, AND A Monthly Newsletter. Free To Inmates.

Prison Fellowship Ministries `

P.O. Box 17500
Washington, DC 20041-0500

Prison Mission Association / Bible Correspondence Fellowship

P.O. Box 2300
Port Orchard, WA 98366

Prisoners Of Hope

P.O. Box 600026
San Diego, CA 92160

Set Free Prison Ministry

PO Box 5440
Riverside, CA 92517

They have over 100 courses and are obtained from Moody, Emmaus, and Navigators. They will send one course each week, and expect you to send one back in each week. There are 25 courses for slower readers, and 50 courses in Spanish.

Source of Light

1011 Mission Road
Madison, GA 30650-9399

They offer good Bible studies in several languages, including Spanish and French. Free to inmates.

Wels Special Ministries

PO Box 452
New Ulm, MN 56073

They have 4 bible correspondence courses for inmates

Cost: Studies are free of charge.

Zola

PO Box 12268
Dallas, TX 75256

All courses are of JewishChristian nature.

Cost: 12 courses costing $30.00 each or $150.00 in advance for six, $300.00 for all twelve

Bethany Bible College and Seminary

2311 Hodgesville Road
PO Box 1944
Dotham, AL 36302

Courses are degree programs. They have correspondence courses available.

Cost: $454.00

Christian Bible College and Seminary

9603 E. Truman Road
Independence, MO 64052

Study at your own pace, and the studies are fully accredited, Associate through Doctorate are accredited by ACI. The choices are yours, and you may change courses or your major without losing the credits you have earned.

Cost: There is a $20.00 enrollment fee.

Cokesbury Seminars/Disciple Bible Study

PO Box 801
Nashville, TN 37202-0801

They only have material for self study, but supply the following materials: books, tapes, videos, church supplies, and several different catalogs.

Family Radio School of the Bible

PO Box 2140
Oakland, CA 94621-9802

The King James Bible was used in preparing most of the studies. Although other versions may be helpful for further understanding, There are three areas of study available, Associate of Religious Education degree; Bible Certificate Program; and Spiritual Enrichment Program . Practical Biblical Theology. Old and New Testament Surveys; and I Corinthians. A more detailed list is available upon request.

Cost: Many courses are free to inmates

Follow Up Ministries Correspondence Bible Course Ministry

PO Box 2514
Castro Valley, CA 94546

These are 2 courses of study available; the "Scripture Investigation Course" is designed to offer help in personal investigation of the Scriptures. A CERTIFICATE of completion is awarded to those completing all 28 lessons.

Cost: The lessons are available FREE of charge as the Lord provides.

Full Gospel Assemblies International

PO Box 1230
Coateville, PA 19320

The Graduate Bible Study Program. External Theological Training for Ministry. Preparing and developing men and women for the ministry through indepth study of the Bible. National accredited Graduate Program through correspondence.

Cost: The cost $15.00 per course the 1st and 2nd year, and $20.00 per course for the final 2 years.

Fuller Theological Seminary

135 N. Oakland Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91182

Has correspondence courses.

Grace Bible College

PO Box 5008
Cary, NC 27512

They offer courses that are affordable and easy to follow. Recommended for an inmate graduate.

Homestead College of the Bible

PO Box 1
Orlando, FL 32802

Homestead offers Bible Studies covering all 66 books of the Bible including lectures on cassette. All courses can be applied toward a regular or graduate level degree.

Cost: Cost is $30.00 per month.

Institute for Christian Counselor Training

382 Redemption Rock Trail
Sterling, MA 01364

Students become certified/licensed as pastoral counselors and can earn an undergraduate or graduate degree. All courses are home study and Biblically based. ACT accredited.

International Seminary

PO Box 1208
Plymouth, FL 33276-1208

Doctrinally sound degree courses are offered which can lead to an AA, BA, MA, or PHD. There are two different types of courses, each taking about eight months to complete

LOOPS Ministries Correspondence Course

PO Box 14953
Odessa, TX 79768

Gospel of John, 1st Corinthians, 2nd Corinthians, Book of Job, Book of Genesis, Book of Acts, Book of Ephesians, Essential Bible Truths

Cost: All correspondence courses are available to the inmate free.

Moody Bible Institute

820 N. Lasalle Street
Chicago, IL 60610-3284

We have 3 different levels of study to choose from. College Credit, which you will receive an Associate of Biblical Studies DEGREE. Scofield and adult courses can earn you a CERTIFICATE for adult Bible Studies. When you write for a catalog of course description, include a letter of recommendation from your chaplain.

Cost: Cost ranges from $19.00 each for the Adult courses; $470 for the entire Scofield courses; and $90.00 per semester hour for college courses.

Tennessee Temple University

1815 Union Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404

The TTU School of Undergraduate Studies offers 2year, 3year, and 4year programs in a variety of majors. Associate degrees are available in: Biblical studies; Church Education; General education; Home Economics; Pastoral studies; Secretarial science; and Sign language interpretation. 3 year diploma programs are available in: Church education and Pastoral studies. 17 programs are available in the 4 year Bachelor Degrees.

Wheaton College Graduate School

Extension Department
500 College Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187

Correspondence courses are available to inmates

Zion Faith College

PO Box 804
Caldwell, ID 83606

We have 2 courses. There are 48 lessons in the first course with a test after every 4th lesson. You need only to return the tests back to us. There are a total of 12 tests.

ALLIED BUSINESS SCHOOLS, INC.

22952 Alcalde Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Blackstone School of Law

P.O. Box 701449
Dallas, TX 75370

Offers a well-known paralegal program.

CLEP (College Level Exam Program)

CN 6600
Princeton, NJ 08541-6600

College credits for self taught knowledge

Correctional Education Program

U.S. Dept. of Education
400 Maryland Ave. S.W.
Washington, DC 20202

Independent Studies participates in several programs designed to assist persons in the North Carolina prison system who are interested in pursuing collegelevel work. Outreach to Inmates enables qualified inmates to enroll in correspondence courses at no charge. EconoCollege for Inmates, located at Orange Correctional Center in Hillsborough, provides a combination of services including correspondence courses, onsite classes, enrichment activities, academic advising, and studyrelease on campus. Onsite instruction and related activities are also available at the NC Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh, at Johnston Correctional Institution in Smithfield, Dan River Prison Work Farm in Yanceyville, Harnett Correctional Institution in Lillington, and Polk Youth Institution in Butner. Additional onsite instruction is provided at Foothills Correctional Institution and Western Youth Institution (both in Morganton), and Craggy Correctional Center in Asheville through an agreement with UNCAsheville; at Eastern Correctional Institution in Maury, Hyde Correctional Institution in Swan Quarter, Pender Correctional Institution in Burgaw, and Southern Correctional Institution in Troy through an agreement with East Carolina University; and at Sandhills Youth Center in McCain and Morrison Youth Institution in Hoffman through an agreement with Fayetteville State University. For more information about any of these programs, contact the Correctional Education Program, (919)9622648 or (800)8625669

National Home Study Council

1801 18th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009

Write for a list of schools and courses that are offered to prisoners by mail.

The Paralegal Institute

3602 West Thomas Rd. # 9
Drawer 11408
Phoenix, AZ 85061-1408

Associate Degree program available. Accredited by the D.E.T.C.