Upcoming Classes

History of Christianity I - 3.00 Hours

This general introduction to Christianity in the early and medieval periods focuses on key Christian doctrines, ancient creeds, and great leaders from Justin Martyr to Martin Luther who made contributions of lasting significance to the Christian Church.

HT5100-H1 - Residential
Dr. Peter Yoder
8/29/2025 - 11/22/2025

Friday | 8/29/2025 - 8/29/2025 | 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday | 8/30/2025 - 8/30/2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday | 10/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 | 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday | 10/11/2025 - 10/11/2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday | 11/21/2025 - 11/21/2025 | 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday | 11/22/2025 - 11/22/2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Pauline Epistles - 3.00 Hours

An exposition of the epistles in chronological order that emphasizes the application of Paul’s theology to the pastoral needs of the churches of his day and ours.

NT5300-H1 - Residential
Dr. Paul Jeon
9/4/2025 - 10/4/2025

Thursday, Friday | 9/4/2025 - 9/5/2025 | 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday | 9/6/2025 - 9/6/2025 | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday, Friday | 9/18/2025 - 9/19/2025 | 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday | 9/20/2025 - 9/20/2025 | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday, Friday | 10/2/2025 - 10/3/2025 | 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday | 10/4/2025 - 10/4/2025 | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Holy Spirit in Paul's Letters - 2.00 Hours

This course offers an in-depth examination of the theology of the Holy Spirit in the letters of Paul, with particular focus on the personal identity of the Spirit. Contrary to abstract or impersonal conceptions, Paul presents the Spirit as a divine person who acts, indwells, communicates, and relates within the economy of salvation. Through careful exegesis of key Pauline texts, students will explore how the Spirit’s personal presence undergirds union with Christ, empowers sanctification, and builds the church.

NT6420-H1 - Residential
Dr. Eric Russ
9/11/2025 - 11/1/2025

Thursday, Friday | 9/11/2025 - 9/12/2025 | 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 9/13/2025 - 9/13/2025 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday, Friday | 10/30/2025 - 10/31/2025 | 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 11/1/2025 - 11/1/2025 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Hebrew I - 3.00 Hours

This course introduces basic elements of the Hebrew language. Lectures and small group sessions cover the Hebrew alphabet, pronunciation, and elementary grammatical structures.

STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE WILL MEET ON A FEW TUESDAYS. SEE SYLABUS FOR MORE INFO.

OT5100-H1 - Residential
Markus Berger
8/28/2025 - 12/6/2025

Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Joshua - Esther - 3.00 Hours

This overview of the literature, history, and themes of Joshua through Esther gives particular attention to the relevance of these books for the church and world today.

OT5250-H1 - Residential
Dr. Peter Lee
10/17/2025 - 12/6/2025

Friday | 10/17/2025 - 10/17/2025 | 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 10/18/2025 - 10/18/2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday | 11/7/2025 - 11/7/2025 | 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 11/8/2025 - 11/8/2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday | 12/5/2025 - 12/5/2025 | 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 12/6/2025 - 12/6/2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Worship - 2.00 Hours

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the biblical foundations for worship. This course will emphasize that gathered worship is legitimate, necessary, important, and should be conducted biblically in both form and content. In addition, the course will address the liturgical use of creeds, matters of music, congregational singing, contextualization, and “worship styles.” The goal is to prepare students to be biblical worshippers, to help others be biblical worshippers, and to be effective leaders in worship.

PT5300-H1 - Residential
Rev. Fred Greco
8/18/2025 - 12/6/2025

Monday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ST: Scripture, Theology, Anthropology - 3.00 Hours

This course explores biblical doctrine from a systematic perspective. Topics include Scripture, theology proper, and anthropology.

ST5150-H1 - Residential
Dr. Mark McDowell
8/21/2025 - 10/25/2025

Thursday, Friday | 8/21/2025 - 8/22/2025 | 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday | 8/23/2025 - 8/23/2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday, Friday | 10/23/2025 - 10/24/2025 | 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday | 10/25/2025 - 10/25/2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Acts and Romans - 2.00 Hours

A study of Acts and Paul’s Epistle to the Romans that emphasizes both the original meaning and the modern meaning.

NT5250-H1 - Residential
Dr. Guy Waters
1/12/2026 - 1/16/2026

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Poets - 2.00 Hours

An examination of the literary structure, themes, and history of the Psalms and wisdom literature of the Old Testament.

OT5300-H1 - Residential
Dr. Richard Belcher
1/5/2026 - 1/9/2026

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Communication II - 2.00 Hours

A continuation of Communication I. This course continues to develop the skills required for interpreting and communicating the Bible. Special emphasis is given to sermon composition, including its constituent parts, as well as to the different ecclesial contexts of sermon delivery (e.g., weddings, funerals).

PT5150-H1 - Residential
Richard Harris
1/26/2026 - 1/28/2026

Monday, Tuesday | 1/26/2026 - 1/27/2026 | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday | 1/28/2026 - 1/28/2026 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Preaching Laboratory II - 2.00 Hours

Building upon PT5150, students will preach multiple sermons. Women and other nonministerial candidates will substitute additional elective course hours for all Preaching Labs.

PT5175-H1 - Residential
Richard Harris
1/28/2026 - 1/30/2026

Wednesday | 1/28/2026 - 1/28/2026 | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday | 1/29/2026 - 1/29/2026 | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday | 1/30/2026 - 1/30/2026 | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Christ, Culture & Contextualization - 2.00 Hours

This course will explore a biblical theology of culture from a Reformed perspective, evaluate different models for Christian cultural engagement, and develop a biblical perspective on the principles and practice of contextualization. Attention will be given to the application of cultural analysis and contextualization in church ministry.

ST5600-H1 - Residential
Dr. Josh Malone
1/12/2026 - 1/16/2026

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Pastoral Ministry - 2.00 Hours

This course will lay the foundations of a biblical theology of the pastor in relation to the church and the world. Students will begin to formulate a philosophy of ministry, assess readiness, and attain progress in their calling. A variety of pastoral skills and competencies will be included.

PT5250-H1 - Residential
Dr. Jordan Stone
2/20/2026 - 4/11/2026

Friday | 2/20/2026 - 2/20/2026 | 3:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Saturday | 2/21/2026 - 2/21/2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday | 4/10/2026 - 4/10/2026 | 3:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Saturday | 4/11/2026 - 4/11/2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Trinitarian Theology - 2.00 Hours

The biblical foundations and the ecclesiastical creedal formulations of Trinitarian theology are examined, as well as related developments in the history of thought— ancient, medieval, and modern.

ST6100-H1 - Residential
Dr. Mark McDowell
2/5/2026 - 4/18/2026

Thursday, Friday | 2/5/2026 - 2/6/2026 | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday | 2/7/2026 - 2/7/2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday, Friday | 4/16/2026 - 4/17/2026 | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday | 4/18/2026 - 4/18/2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM