Upcoming Bible & Theology
Classes
Summary
Discover which bible and theology classes are currently being offered and learn a little about each one.
Summer 2026
Registration
To register for classes you’ll need to do one of two things:
- matriculated students need to email your advisor and
- non-matriculated students need to register by clicking the button below.
Textbooks & Future Semesters
View the current booklist or explore what courses will be offered in future semesters.
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New Testament Introduction introduces the literature of the New Testament in its socio-historical, literary, and canonical contexts, methods of New Testament study, and critical issues in New Testament formation and interpretation.
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This course provides the student with an overview of the discipline of textual criticism of both the Hebrew Bible and the Greek New Testament.
This course enables a student to become knowledgeable about the various ways that scholars sought to determine the earliest form of the text and the various tools available for the student today.
An investigation of the New Testament writings to understand their theological message. This study of the New Testament’s theology recognizes both its diversity of expression and its fundamental conceptual unity.
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This class addresses objections to the possibility of miracles, elaborates on the logic of and evidence for the resurrection of Christ (the greatest miracle of all), and evaluates claims of near death experiences that appear to give glimpses into life after death.
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You will review biblical perspectives on teaching and learning, survey principles of adult education, and explore best practices of course design and development, especially in the context of a Bible college and Bible/theology teaching.
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A study of the message of the Book of Revelation within its historical, cultural, and literary contexts. This class will use an English translation of Revelation.
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A study of the message of the Gospel of John within its historical, cultural, and literary contexts. This class will use an English translation of John.
Translation and exegesis of Scripture using a prescribed step-by-step process. Emphasis is placed on the dynamic of translation in the interpretive process as well as the relation of syntactical structures to the text’s meaning
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Translation and exegesis of Galatians using a prescribed step-by-step process.
Emphasis is placed on the dynamic of translation in the interpretive process as well as the relation of syntactical structures to the text’s meaning.
Fall 2026
Registration
To register for classes you’ll need to do one of two things:
- matriculated students need to email your advisor and
- non-matriculated students need to register by clicking the button below.
Textbooks & Future Semesters
View the current booklist or explore what courses will be offered in future semesters in the GBSC Graduate Program course rotation schedule.
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Biblical Languages and Technology is an introduction to how language works, including Biblical Hebrew and Koine Greek, as well as to the use of technology in the study of Biblical texts.
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New Testament Introduction introduces the literature of the New Testament in its socio-historical, literary, and canonical contexts, methods of New Testament study, and critical issues in New Testament formation and interpretation.
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An introduction to the literature of the Old Testament in its socio-historical, literary, and canonical contexts, methods of Old Testament study, and critical issues of Old Testament formation and interpretation. Attention will be given to the analysis of critical views.
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Biblical Hermeneutics examines the principles and practice of biblical interpretation as well as the primary tools of biblical research.
The student will become acquainted with the history of interpretation, contemporary hermeneutical approaches, and a defense of the literal-historical-grammatical approach.
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This course provides the student with an overview of the discipline of textual criticism of both the Hebrew Bible and the Greek New Testament.
This course enables a student to become knowledgeable about the various ways that scholars sought to determine the earliest form of the text and the various tools available for the student today.
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Old Testament Theology introduces you to the nature and significance of Old Testament Theology as a sub-discipline of Biblical Theology, identifying the methodological issues, limitations, and proper objectives of the discipline.
Special focus is given to the concept of covenant/promise and to the theological concepts that are specific to the Pentateuch, the Prophets, and the Writings.
The relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament will be discussed, as well as methods for knowing Jesus through the Old Testament.
An investigation of the New Testament writings to understand their theological message. This study of the New Testament’s theology recognizes both its diversity of expression and its fundamental conceptual unity.
Translation and exegesis of Scripture using a prescribed step-by-step process. Emphasis is placed on the dynamic of translation in the interpretive process as well as the relation of syntactical structures to the text’s meaning
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Translation and exegesis of Galatians using a prescribed step-by-step process.
Emphasis is placed on the dynamic of translation in the interpretive process as well as the relation of syntactical structures to the text’s meaning.
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A study of the growth and development of the American Holiness Movement and the origins of the doctrine of Christian perfection in Methodism.
Focused attention is given to the thought of John Wesley and the American modifications thereof, as well as the subsequent emergence of the National Holiness Association and its constituency proceeding to the Inter Church Holiness Convention and its supporting ideas and component organizations.
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The preparation and delivery of expository messages on the doctrine of entire sanctification.
This class focuses on developing the student’s ability to analyze, exegete and articulate this doctrine in sermonic form.
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Christ-Centered Expository Preaching combines the expository exegesis with the gospel-based, evangelical thrust of Christ-centered preaching, demonstrating how these two components should complement each other.
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Biblical Theology of Preaching investigates the biblical and theological foundations that support and shape the practice of preaching.
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Planning and Leading Christian Worship equips students to plan and lead biblically-informed and historically-guided, Christian corporate worship.
Attention is given to the theological and philosophical underpinnings of a range of Christian worship actions, contextual considerations, wise navigation of change, and analysis of optimal practices in worship design and leadership.
Classes are discussion-based and the professor dialogues and coaches students in the design and implementation of corporate worship services.
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An overview of foundational principles in Christian Counseling to include perspectives on theories of helping and strategies used to provide care and counseling to those in distress.
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This course prepares students to minister faithfully during personal, familial, congregational, and community crises.
Drawing on biblical theology, spiritual formation, and evidence-informed pastoral practice, students cultivate the theological, relational, and practical competencies needed to respond to grief and loss, trauma and abuse, mental health crises, and moral failure.
Emphasis falls on trauma-informed ministry, pastoral counseling, compassionate presence, clergy self-care, and the integration of prayer, Scripture, and Christian hope in moments of suffering.
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Conflict Management & Resolution explores the basic theories and concepts of conflict resolution: its philosophical and historical development, paradigms, structure and function, and issues and trends in the field.
It will examine ways to implement conflict management and resolution from a Biblical perspective into the students personal life, workplace, and ministry settings.
Students will investigate the theoretical and practical aspects of conflict assessment, negotiation, problem solving, mediation, and arbitration.
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A study of the message of the Book of Revelation within its historical, cultural, and literary contexts. This class will use an English translation of Revelation.
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An intensive study of Paul’s letter to the Romans. Special attention is given to the theological structure in Romans and its application to the Christian life.
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A study of the message of the Gospel of John within its historical, cultural, and literary contexts. This class will use an English translation of John.
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Ecclesiology is a systematic study of the doctrine of the Church grounded in the Trinitarian nature and life of God.
Ecclesiology fits within the larger doctrinal theme of the Kingdom of God and observes specifically how God’s mission is being fulfilled through His saving reign in the Church.
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A systematic study of the doctrine of last things, using biblical and historical resources.
Topics include death, the intermediate state, resurrection, the second coming of Jesus, the millennium, the last judgment, heaven, and hell.
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An investigation of the themes that comprise Christian theology. Our study will focus on theology as a coherent discipline, with immediate application to life and service.
Topics include: Revelation, God, Man, Sin, Christ, Salvation, Holy Spirit, Church, Last Things, and Angelology.