$19 credit or audit
Instructor: Dr. Gerald Priest, Ph.D.
Revival and Revivalism: The Making and Marring of American Evangelicalism 1750-1858 by Ian Murray
In light of COVID-19, we will be meeting both face to face as normal, live streaming via Zoom as normal, and posting the recordings to Vimeo as normal.
$19
This class will introduce students to the structure, themes, and theology of Daniel. The focus of the class will be on the theology of Daniel as revealed by its literary structure and thematic development and will follow a chapter by chapter expositional summary of each chapter with an eye toward both practical theology as well as NT interpretation and eschatological systems. Students should be able to articulate Daniel’s contribution to a Premillennial, Pretribulational perspective on eschatology. Students will be expected to become familiar with the text by reading through Daniel 3 times before the classes begin, and then will need to take good notes (fill in the blank) on the lectures so that they can assimilate and demonstrate adequate comprehension by producing short essays from the lectures for the final exam. Students will reinforce their knowledge of Daniel by writing a book report on one of two books.
God’s Unfailing Purpose: The Message of Daniel by Michael Barrett
ISBN 1932307044
Due to COVID-19, GLBI won’t be purchasing textbooks and issuing those to students.
Register online and receive a link to the entire online course immediately!
Schedule: Monday, February 3, 6:00-9:00p. One evening session only.
Course Description: This is a further step into understanding the theology and history of the Catholic church so that we can better understand and minister to our Catholic friends.
Schedule: Starting January 16, Thursdays. 6:30p-8:00p. 1 Credit. 10 sessions.
Course Description: Bible Doctrines IV completes the survey of Bible doctrine. Its focus is upon Ecclesiology, Eschatology and issues in Dispensational Theology.
The whole NT orientation is a future orientation. Yes the Cross is critical, but remember the cross is unoccupied and the tomb is empty! Our King is alive and we await His coming. The prophetic calendar is full of events that will inspire hope and purity in the lives of those who have a firm grasp upon them. THERE IS NO PREREQUSITE to this class nor is the order of our Bible Doctrines Classes inspired. Feel free to jump right in. We’ll be looking forward to seeing you in class.
Systematic Theology IV
Micro-Course Monday
Multiple Instructors
Schedule: Monday, September 9, 6:00-9:00p. One evening session only.
Course Description: This course will cover the historical development of the modern Catholic church, the current theology and philosophy of the Catholic system of religion, and firsthand accounts of formerly Catholic individuals from our church family.
Pastor Kent Hobi
Schedule: Thursdays, September 5-November 7, 6:30p-8:00p. 1 Credit. 10 sessions.
Course Description: Systematic Theology III is the study of the Bible doctrines of man (Anthropology), sin (Hamartiology), and salvation (Soteriology). The course seeks to correlate what the Bible has to say on each one of these topics in order to bring a cohesiveness to your disciple-making skills. You do not need to have taken Systematic Theology I or II to register for Systematic Theology III. The classes handle different doctrines, non-sequential in nature.
A Systematic Theology, Volumes 2 & 3. (McCune, 2005). ISBN: 978-0-9822527-0-3.
The Gospel According to Jesus. John McArthur. (Zondervan, 2008) ISBN-10: 0310287294.
Registration is open for the Summer trimester.
Dr. Benjamin Herffernan
Block Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 5:30 p.m. — 8:50 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. — 12 p.m.
June 3-8
2 Credits
What book of the Bible has stunning examples of divine salvation, mysterious riddles and prophecies, and a macroscopic view of world history? What book furnishes believers with a blueprint for weathering the storms of persecution, explains their purpose, and reveals God’s heart of mercy toward His people in the midst of their trouble? What book gives insight into the final days of man’s rule on earth and marks events that will take place before the beginning of God’s rule through Christ? What book portrays God’s people at their weakest and reminds them that the Sovereign God intervenes in the affairs of the hostile kingdoms to save His people? Come explore a treasure chest of God’s revelation that will explain God’s working in the past and His settled goals for the future that will completely transform your present! Find that you can Stand on your Knees before a Saving Sovereign by studying the structure and theology of the Book of Daniel!
Registration ends May 19.
Registration is open for the Spring 2019 trimester.
Pastor Mike Hixson
Tuesdays
6:30 p.m. — 8:10 p.m.
January 22
2 Credits
This course will examine education in all arenas of life, with special emphasis given to the impact of a Christian worldview on the educational process. This course will also address the nature of education, where education takes place, who is responsible for providing education, and the necessity of education in 21st Century Christianity. Differences between secular and Christian philosophies in education and their applications will be discussed. This course will articulate the implications of a Christian educational philosophy within the context of the local church, namely how the church concerns herself with teachers spiritually reproducing themselves in all age groups and learning levels.
Pastor Kent Hobi
Mondays
5:30 p.m. — 8:10 p.m.
January 14
3 Credits
An essential complement to Systematic Theology I, Systematic Theology II focuses upon Christology, Pneumatology and Angelology.
You do not need to have taken Systematic Theology I to register for Systematic Theology II. The classes handle different doctrines, non-sequential in nature.
Registration ends January 6.
Pastor Larry Hobbes
Mondays
6 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.
3 Credits
A survey of the content and theological significance of these three significant New Testament books. This course will include a project which will assist the student in deriving timeless principles and accurate application through sound exegesis.
Pastor Kent Hobi
Thursdays
5:30 p.m. —8:50 p.m.
3 Credits
This course will treat the process of deriving doctrine from the text of Scripture rather than expressing the doctrinal interpretations of various theological traditions and denominations. The focus of this course is upon Introduction, Theology Proper, and Bibliology.
Dr. Ken Burkett
June 11–15
3 Credits
The course is a survey of the OT historical books with a four-fold focus: (1) the major themes and theology of each book, (2) key principles for interpreting & applying historical narrative, (3) the historical accuracy of the Biblical narratives, and (4) basic issues of authorship, date of composition, etc. Additionally, each student will be required to complete his choice of one project related to either the practical application of timeless principles in Biblical narratives or a more technical discussion of challenging issues or alleged problems in the historical books (e.g. did Jephthah really offer his daughter as a human sacrifice).
Dr. Ken Burkett grew up in the Midwest. He attended Bob Jones University in South Carolina where he obtained a B.A. in Bible, an M.A. in Bible, and a Ph.D. in Old Testament Interpretation. Currently, he is an adjunct professor with the Baptist College of Ministry and Seminary near Milwaukee, WI and also with the Mississippi Delta Community College in Moorhead, MS. Dr. Burkett was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1985, and he has served as the Pastor of Greenville Bible Church since 1996. As a pastor-teacher, his great passion is to expound the Word of God.
June 11–15.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 6 p.m.–8:50 p.m.
3 Credits. 5 Sessions.
Pastor Mike Hixson
Mondays
5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
3 Credits
An overview study of the 27 books of the New Testament. Emphases will include distinctive theological themes and purposes of each New Testament book, and a treatment of the various genre of literature included in the New Testament. Additional attention will be given to modern theological approaches to Jesus and New Testament writings. Upon completing this course, each student will be able to describe the predominant message of each New Testament book and will complete and present a survey of one of those books.
Elwell, Walter A. (2013 3rd Ed.). Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey. Baker Academic Publishers.
Pastor Kent Hobi
Thursdays
5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Credit)
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Audit)
3 Credits
An overview of Hebrew poetry and the five Old Testament poetic books. Special emphasis will be given to accurately interpreting this genre, understanding exegetical difficulties, and relating the messages of each book to the rest of Scripture and to contemporary life and ministry. This course will include a project which will assist the students in deriving timeless principles and accurate application through sound exegesis.
Bullock, C. Hassell. An Introduction to Old Testament Poetic Books. Moody Publishing, 2007.
Pastor Dave Cannon
Mondays
5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Credit)
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Audit)
3 Credits
An overview of all the books of the Old Testament with an emphasis on historical backgrounds and individual book theologies helpful to understanding the message of each. A unit on Old Testament introduction providing valuable information on the Old Testament and a helpful understanding of erroneous liberal criticism of the Old Testament is also provided.
Various Instructors
Tuesdays
5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
3 Credits
An examination of the process of lesson and/or sermon preparation and delivery from the standpoint of expositing the Scriptures with an emphasis on the differing genres. Prerequisite: Teaching and Preaching the Bible I (SPE 391). This class is open to both men and women.
