Who we are

The Facultad Internacional de Educación Teológica (International Faculty of Theological Education - FIET), is an institution destined to train pastors, leaders and lays of Jesus Christ's Church. It is an interdenominational ministry who is the result of several efforts in the field of theological education since 1977. It offers training from the basics of Christian discipleship to the Advanced Theology Bachelor level. The excellency of the study materials -produced especially by us- the teaching methodology centered on local churches and the scholarship of the faculty make of FIET a trustworthy theological institution.

Our Mission:

To glorify the name of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, providing the Christian people a sound biblical and theological education, as well as the tools to develop an effective ministry.

Our Commitment:

To minister open to the Holy Spirit's work offering pedagogical resources integrating, in a balanced manner, biblical and theological knowledge with ministerial practice and commitment to the mission.
To honor the different ministries of Jesus Christ's Church, respecting the particular characteristics of each Christian denomination.

Our Strategy:

An Educational Project to the Local Church. FIET's academic programs are designed to be developed within the local church in small study groups with a mentor (a minimum of five members each). Using this work structure, the local church is enabled to initiate its own seminary project. FIET is committed to help the local church through the entire process, providing all the study materials, academic consultancy, and official accreditation.

An Educational Project to a Group of Churches or Denomination. FIET offers as well the possibility for a group of churches or an entire denomination to set up their own regional center or seminary. Larger study groups in a classroom setting would be allowed with a trained professor. FIET is committed to help through the entire process, providing all the study materials, academic consultancy, and official accreditation. Other proposals may be considered.

Officers:

Director: Dr. J. Norberto Saracco
Academic Dean: Lic. David A. Roldán
Advanced Programs Director: Dr. Alberto F. Roldán

Board of Trustees

Chairman: Rev. Tomás Buzzelli
Executive Committee: Rev. José Wojnarowicz, Rev. Juan J. Churruarín, Rev. Juan Pablo Bongarrá, Rev. Jorge Himitian, Dr. René Padilla, Dr. Alberto Roldán, Dr. Cris Shaw; Marcelo Robles (M.Th.), Rev. Juan Terranova (Jr.), Rev. Jorge Sennewald. They represents different churches in Argentina.

 

Our Programs

1. Certificate in Biblical Studies

• Compendium on Pastoral Theology: The Life of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels and Acts. A complete study (historical and geographical) of the life of Jesus. It includes throughout the material: counseling, systematic theology, methods of biblical interpretation, apologetics, pastoral work, missions, and others. Length: 6 modules of 10 weeks each.
  
• Biblical Studies on the Pentateuch. Genesis: Abraham, his family, and the Messiah. Exodus to Deuteronomy: Moses, the law, and the Messiah. Length: 2 modules of 12 weeks each.
  
• Paul's Life and His Letters. A study on the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul. Special emphasis is given to Galatians and Romans letters. Length: 3 modules of approximately 10 weeks each (30 weeks total).
  
• A Bible Overview. An introductory study on each Bible book. In addition, important related themes such as: Inspiration, inerrancy, the cannon, and others. Length: 1 module of 10 weeks.
  
• A Study on Ephesians - Union with Christ. A practical and devotional study on Paul's letter to the Ephesians, with a particular emphasis on the unity of the Church in Christ. Length: 1 module of 10 weeks.
  
• A Study on Jeremiah - The Prophet of Hope. A study on the life and prophetic message of Jeremiah in times of exile. Length: 1 module of 12 weeks.
  
• Christian Education - Teaching Bible to Children. Basic principles on how to teach and disciple children. Teaching tools for the different stages in childhood. Length: 1 module of 12 weeks.

2. Diploma in Doctrinal Studies

This is a program which combines modern pedagogical methods and the capacity of well known professors. Particular emphasis is given to themes and authors from a Latin American ecclesiastic and cultural perspective. Each module includes the bibliography and detailed assignments.
Modules:
1. The God whom we worship (The Doctrine of God);
2. The Person I am (Anthropology and Christology);
3. The Family to which I belong;
4. The Church in which I serve (Ecclesiology);
5. The Community in which I live (The Church and its social responsibility);
6. The World to which God has sent me (Mission). Length: 6 modules of 10 weeks each.

3. Bachelor in Ministry

" The Bachelor in Ministry program offers sound training concerning the central areas of the Christian ministry. It covers areas such as Bible, Practical Theology, History, Systematic Theology, Culture, and others. This program has the purpose of equipping the saints for a effective work of ministry within the society the Church is called to transformed, and the world the Church is sent with a mission. It also offers the most useful tools for the pastoral ministry and the access to the Advanced Bachelor in Theology.

Work Structure: 14 required courses + 20 free elective hours .
Course List:
Bible:
1. Introduction to the Old Testament.
2. Introduction to the New Testament.
3. Biblical Hermeneutics.
Systematic Theology:
4. Introduction to Systematic Theology.
5. The God whom We Worship.
6. Christian Ethics.
Practical Theology:
7. The Church in which I serve.
8. Homiletics.
9. Pastoral Counseling.
History:
10. History of the early Church.
11. History of the Reformation.
12. History of Latin America Christianity.
Culture:
13. Church and society: The Community in which I live.
14. Mission and evangelism: The World to which God has sent Me.

Some recommended electives:

• Introduction to the Bible (3 hours)
  
• Doctrine A: God and His Revelation (3 hours)
  
• Doctrine B: Anthropology, Christology and Soteriology (3 hours)
  
• Doctrine C: Ecclesiology and Eschatology (3 hours)
  
• Christian Family (2 hours)

Intermediate Diploma: Completing 14 courses of this program the student would earn a Diploma in Theological Studies.

4. Advanced Bachelor in Theology

Pre-Requisites: 1. Secondary School level o equivalent. 2. Bachelor in Ministry complete (FIET).
Equivalences: FIET could, if necessary, accredit equivalent studies from other serious theological institutions.
Length: 2 years.
Structure: 12 required courses + 4 electives courses.
Study Methodology: Monthly classes. 3 per course, with professor.
Course List:

Introductory course: Introduction to theology.

Bible:
1. Old Testament Theology.
2. New Testament Theology.
3. Biblical Exegesis.
4. Advanced Hermeneutics.
Systematic Theology:
5. Contemporary Theology.
6. Latin American Theology.
Practical Theology:
7. Biblical and Theological foundations of Mission.
8. Latin American Pastoral Ministry.
History:
9. History of the Evangelical Church in Argentina.
10. Catholic History in Latin America.
Culture:
11. Introduction to Philosophy.
12. Religion and Society in Latin America.
Some electives:
Methods of Investigation.
History of the Radical Reformation.
Social Ethics.
Leadership
Sistematic Theology Semminaries: christology, antropology, escatology, etc.

5. Diploma or Bachelor in Pastoral Ministry and Spirituality

It is a program which focuses particularly on the pastoral ministry understood in a comprehensive sense. Namely, as the ministry of all God's people that proclaims and witnesses the presence of the Kingdom in all spheres of life, being inspired in a Trinitarian spirituality which glorifies the Father in Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Structure: 12 required courses + 4 elective courses.
Study Methodology: Monthly classes, with professor.
Length: 2 years.
Having no previous studies in FIET the student would earn a Diploma in Pastoral Ministry and Spirituality. Otherwise, if the student has completed a Bachelor in Ministry in FIET would earn a Bachelor in Pastoral Ministry and Spirituality.
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National and International Acknowledgement

FIET is a member of the Asociación de Seminarios e Instituciones Teológicas ASIT (Association of Seminaries and Theological Institutions, www.asit.org.ar ), who is member of the World Conference of Associations of Theological Institutions (WOCATI www.wocati.org ). It has an academic agreement with Universidad Evangélica de las Américas (UNELA), from Costa Rica, in order to give the Bachelor in Theology (University degree) and the Master Degree (In Religious Sciences). In addition to this, FIET possesses extensions of its programs in Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, E.E.U.U., Spain, Australia, and Hungary.

Faculty Members

Dr. Alberto F. Roldán (PhD), Dr. J. Norberto Saracco (PhD), Dr. Carlos van Engen (PhD), Dr. Carlos Hernández (PhD), Dr. Carlos Etchevarne (PhD), Pablo Bordenave (MTh); Guillermo Di Giovanna (MTh); Paul Branch (MTh), José Moretto (MTh), David Roldán (MTh), Julio Burckhardt (MTh), Juan Carlos Carrasco (MTh), Eduardo Mariani (MTh).

Stuff in Argentina (Coordinators)

Lilian Dejean de Argüelles, David Dutra, Mónica Fischer,Tito Kuliat, Emilia Macko de Roldán, Basilio Neznajko, Norberto Ruffa, Alejandro Romero,Yamyle Gareca de Santos, Daniel Simoes, Raquel Stumm, Walter Terrazas, Ernesto Villarreal.

Stuff Abroad (Coordinators)

Javier Cerbelli (Australia), Esteban Gonzales (Bolivia), Jaime Gonzales (Colombia), Fredy Guerrero (Ecuador), Eddie Arguelles (E.E.U.U.), Jorge Maldonado (E.E.U.U), Alfonso Puerto (E.E.U.U.), Felix Rosales (E.E.U.U.), Pablo Rois Dios (Spain), Jose Namet (Hungary), Raul Martinez (Mexico), Rodolfo Plett (Paraguay), José A. Wojnarowicz (Uruguay).

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