This course will primarily deal with the system of theology named dispensationalism (classical) and how it interprets the Bible’s philosophy of history through the lens of seven dispensations.
Teacher: Mikael Toll
Students read the Prophets and New Testament and study the principal features of the revelation, content, purpose, and supremacy of God’s Word. It is studied in the historical, geographical context, including the inter-testamental period, Judaism in the time of Christ, fullness of time concepts, the life and ministries of Jesus, the Apostles, and the Church.
Teacher: Thomas Schaller
Part of the Bible College’s four pillars of ministry, including Intro to Missions, Practical Ecclesiology, and Methods of Evangelism. This course presents the ministry of establishing believers in a systematic and thorough way.
Teacher: Glen Cannon
Homiletics 1- Preparation
An in-depth look at study techniques such as exegesis and word studies with specific emphasis on the prayer and devotional life of the pastor/teacher
Teacher: Thomas Schaller
Students will examine the history of the Church from the Reformation to the present day with an emphasis on the pivotal people, places, and developments in the Christian movement.
Teacher: Steve Andrulonis
Students will learn the personal disciplines and relationships that are essential in the life of a Christian leader such as the leader’s relationship with God, the Body of Christ, and the world.
Teacher: Thomas Schaller
The books of 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians written by the Apostle Paul are studied and examined in their applicable contexts and doctrinal settings.
Teachers: Chris Arman and Phil Winslow
The class will examine the history of the Christian church through the Reformation Period. Specific emphasis will be made on the role of the Church in the historical timeframe and, to some extent, the place of Israel in the context of these eras.
Teacher: Steve Andrulonis
This class attempts to enable better reading and understanding of the Book of Psalms in their own context as intended by their authors. The complexities of the book present unique challenges to interpretation and its poetry requires thoughtful reflection. This class seeks to enter the mind of the psalmists, as it were, and gain the proper lenses for reading the psalms so that we can interpret them more faithfully, understand them more precisely, and expound them more fully.
Teacher: Glen Cannon, Zane Turk.
A verse by verse, theme by theme study on the book of Romans with relevant cultural, historical, and literary analysis. Focus is given to major tenants of Pauline and New Testament theology.
Teacher: Mat Gehret.
The course covers the doctrinal foundation for establishing local, indigenous churches as the direct effect of mission work. It also reviews the technical aspects of world evangelism and missionary organizations involved in planting churches.
Teacher: Thomas Schaller and Renaldo Brown
A study on the believer’s personal walk with God. It’s three directional: upward, inward, and outward covering topics such as devotional life, fellowship, and service.
Teacher: Justin Schaller
A.Course provides the student with a thorough understanding of I, II, III John and Revelation by means of reading and utilizing textual, categorical and exegetical study. A sensible, balanced hermeneutically sound approach will be taken with the book of Revelation in understanding both its immediate application to our lives and its prophetic content in these last days.
Teacher: Thomas Schaller
"Students explore the writings of the major and minor prophets in relation to their historical contexts, judgment of God’s kingdom, and the development of biblical truth."
Teacher: Thomas Schaller, Mat Gehret
The course intends to introduce the message of the Pentateuch. It is a study of the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, showing how they relate to Old Testament history and the eternal purpose of God. Through a chapter-by-chapter thematic study, this course explores the contents, purpose, and practical relevance behind these five books.
Teacher: Glen Cannon, Paul Andrulonis
New students learn to succeed in their call to study at Bible College, general background in fundamental, cardinal Bible teachings; and practical Christian living doctrines.
Teacher: Glen Cannon, Paul Andrulonis
The course magnies Christ as the Supreme Redeemer in Hebrews; our Great Physician in James, our Chief Shepherd in 1 and 2 Peter; and our Coming King in Jude. Christology will be revealed through the majesty of his redemption and forgiveness in early church times of persecution and apostasy.
Teacher: Thomas Schaller, Philippe Serradji,
Books of Poetry- Psalms, Proverbs, Job, and Song of Solomon
Teacher: Thomas P. Schaller, Philippe Serradji
The second of a two-semester examination of the cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith, including Pneumatology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology.
Teacher: Bruce Wright
Students survey the book of Acts as well as study the lives of Peter, Paul, Barnabas, Stephen, and Philip and how they were able to proclaim the good news of Christ's victory to the uttermost parts of the earth.
Teacher: Glen Cannon, Dennis White
The first of a two-semester examination of the cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith including Bibliology, Theology of the Godhead, Christology, Biblical Anthropology, Hamartiology, and Angelology.
Teacher: Bruce Wright
Students are made aware of the human psyche in light of biblical teaching, including understanding of human growth, emotional, and mental health with a focus on soul structure and our dichotomous nature.
Teacher: Thomas Schaller
The objective of this class is to introduce you to the study of theology. On completion of this
course, you will:
* Recognize the reality of your new heart and therefore have a new capacity for study and worship of God
* Understand God's way of revealing Himself through the inspired Word
* Understand the "packaging" of that communication
* Recognize the thought and the word, and theologians who built their lives and ministry on that thought
* Better understand your Bible by meditation and the teaching of Gods thought regarding Himself, Israel, Gentiles, and the world to come
Teacher: Thomas Schaller
By reading from Paul's letters we can be persuaded by his own words what to believe concerning Jesus Christ. His missionary journeys give us a better understanding of the circumstances surrounding his letters. We will learn about God's leading and how the message made it to Europe. As the destiny of Israel to acquire the land so we, in our belief in Jesus step into our destiny.
Teacher: Thomas Schaller
Most of what happens in Church planting happens outside of the Church doors. God plants something in our hearts that can change someone else, there is no better way to spend our lives. But to understand Church planting we must understand what the Church is, so the definition of a Church will be explained. You'll hear key stories and real life events that reveal the "how to" of Church planting.
Teacher: Steven S. Scibelli
We'll learn how to equate history and prophecy in this series- Josephus' war of the Jews, The Ethiopian connection, Current/recent wars, Apostolic faith through the Dark Ages.
Teacher: Phil Norman Hosts Panel
David, the one anointed by Samuel to be King of Israel who later trusted that God would deliver Goliath into his hands. The Bible refers to this Shepard boy who became a King as a man that had Gods heart. From the caves as he evaded Saul to his imperfect reign as King of God's people, his life can challenge us to grow in grace.
Teacher: Steven S. Scibelli
How missions relates to the Old Testament, practical advice from experienced missionaries, and Church history- the development of missions along with missionary biographies.
Teacher: Thomas Schaller, Adam Speedy
This course is an in depth study of Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome. Romans with the foundation of grace and faith explains sin of the immoral, moral, and religious man concluding all under sin. But God can be met through justification by faith and we'll learn victorious living.
Teacher: Steven S. Scibelli
This course is designed on the premise that every christian has been commissioned to be a teacher in some capacity for some point in his or her life, and so should be introduced to the essential ideas of teaching and learning. (the video series used for this class is not available here, credit students must contact MBC&S)
Teacher: Nathan McFarland
The call, purpose, and commission of Ezra and Nehemiah to rebuild the wall and temple in the face of political opposition. This was accomplished by the children of Israel being unified, having a spiritual life of prayer, and a knowledge of the word of God. The end times are discussed. Also, how Ezra and Nehemiah relate to the great commission when Gods grace and faithfulness are revealed to us. )
Teacher: Steven S. Scibelli
The Bible and Science converge with Phenomenology and the Bible, the importance of Anthropology in mission work, the Levitical laws, Biblical Mathematics, Leprosy, the Physiology of faith, and historicity in Genesis.
Teacher: Phil Norman, Hosts Panel
An introduction to Hebrews, James, 1st-2nd Peter, and Jude that leads to an understanding of the theological meanings of these wonderful books in light of the historical contexts.
Teacher: Glen Cannon
The lectures heard in this course lists the home, church, and school as some of the environments where God can use you to educate others. Pastors, missionaries, and counselors all have the responsibility to be teachers. The Church of Jesus Christ at large endeavors to impart the life giving message of the gospel to others.
Teacher: Doug Janssen
Students explore and discuss leading counseling studies, recommendations and procedures, and liability in key areas confronting the church. Detail is given in preparing for biblical guidance in typical areas, i.e.: divorce, infidelity, affects of poverty, substance abuse, spouse abuse, self abuse, child abuse, homosexuality, or other anti-social problematic behaviors and situations.
Teacher: John Hadley
Studying the life of men that made a difference in their generation.
Teacher: Steven S. Scibelli
Students read the Prophets and New Testament and study the principal features of the revelation, content, purpose, and supremacy of God’s Word. It is studied in the historical, geographical context, including the inter-testamental period, Judaism in the time of Christ, fullness of time concepts, the life and ministries of Jesus, the Apostles, and the Church.
Teacher: Steve Andrulonis
A verse-by-verse examination of various biblical books and topics taught via video by the late Carl H. Stevens Jr., founder of Maryland Bible College and Seminary. Pastor Stevens provides an extraordinary, well-researched exposition that gives students sound principles for life application.
Teacher: Carl H. Stevens
A study of Old Testament literature from Genesis through Song of Solomon emphasizing prominent events, such as creation, the fall of man, and the history of the covenant people and the prophets. It is presented in its geographical, cultural, literary, and historical contexts. Students obtain a growing proficiency in awareness of the content and value of the Old Testament.
Teacher: Steve Andrulonis
Students explore what the terms evangelism and soul-winning really imply in terms of the biblical pursuit of a lifestyle desired by God. They examine how the Great Commission affects the church of Christ locally and individually; the teaching “to go”, effectiveness using practical variations, popular approaches, illustrations, modeling, practice, and implementation.
Teacher: Butch Veader
The second of a two-semester examination of the cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith, including Pneumatology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology.
Teacher: Bruce Wright
A verse-by-verse examination of the Book of Romans taught via video by the late Carl H. Stevens Jr., founder of Maryland Bible College and Seminary. Pastor Stevens provides an extraordinary, well-researched exposition of the text that gives students sound principles for life application.
Teacher: Carl H. Stevens
MBCS curriculum by design consists primarily of Bible training and practical ministry with a view to producing pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers. However, there are certain skills and specialized areas of knowledge vital to running an organization that LEAD 440 imparts in an intensified one-semester course. Students will be taught principles of organizational management, corporate governance, finance, affiliation and liability, not necessarily explicit in Scripture but all approached from a biblical viewpoint.
Teacher: Peter Taggart
This course serves as an overview of the physical and natural sciences from a biblically conservative perspective. Intended to give Christians a framework for thinking centered on the premise that the Bible is Gods inerrant, verbal, plenary inspired revelation of His plan, purpose and character to mankind. While recognizing that proper scientific research produces facts about the observable universe, the class provides a means of interpreting those facts from this premise.
Teacher: Thomas P. Schaller
This course introduces the practical ministry of the church. It offers a doctrinally sound, practical, and wisdom filled overview of church ministry through a look at three of her prevalent ministries, Youth, Outreach, and Music. Students learn Biblical premises for these ministries, practical and spiritual insight in developing them and serving in them, vision and understanding of the people they minister to, and divine wisdom that is applicable to any church ministry.
Teacher: John Love, Arto Nousiainen, Kevin Cooper,
This course presents a broad historical overview and interesting cross-field samplings of mission life. It is also the foundation course for all other missions courses and for the missions viewpoint. Students review Scriptures that reveal that all believers are intended by God to be missionary disciples with a call and a vision founded on the Scriptures. Emphasis is given to the modern trends and problems specific to missions in various cultures, tasks, and relationships.
Teacher: Thomas Schaller
The course will survey great men of the Bible and the foundational principles of their lives and walks with God. Key doctrines will be taught in reference to the men of God throughout the Old Testament and New Testament. Practical and personal applications will be presented in reference to the Church and the Christian life. This course covers the pastoral epistles of the books of II Timothy and Titus.
Teacher: Steven S. Scibelli
A verse-by-verse examination of the Book of Romans taught via video by the late Carl H. Stevens Jr., founder of Maryland Bible College and Seminary. Pastor Stevens provides an extraordinary, well-researched exposition of the text that gives students sound principles for life application.
Teacher: Carl H. Stevens
The first of a two semester examination of the cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith including bibliology, theology of the Godhead, Christology, biblical anthropology, hamartiology, and angelology.
Teacher: Bruce Wright
The course will survey great men of the Bible and the foundational principles of their lives and walks with God. Key doctrines will be taught in reference to the men of God throughout the Old Testament and New Testament. Practical and personal applications will be presented in reference to the Church and the Christian life. This course covers the pastoral epistles of the books of II Timothy & Titus.
Teacher: Steven Scibelli
A verse-by-verse examination of the Book of Romans taught via video by the late Carl H. Stevens Jr., founder of Maryland Bible College and Seminary. Pastor Stevens provides an extraordinary, well-researched exposition of the text that gives students sound principles for life application.
Teacher: Carl H. Stevens
To gain exposure to healthy Biblical teaching by listening and spiritually analyzing content, delivery, and anointing of messages.
Thomas Schaller
This course examines the history of hermeneutic lessons of church history. Students receive practice in proper habits of Bible reading and study, interpretation, and the use of proper reference, linguistic, and contextual tools.
Teacher: Steven Scibelli
A verse-by-verse examination of the Bible taught via video by the late Pastor Carl H. Stevens Jr., founder of Maryland Bible College and Seminary. Pastor Stevens provides an extraordinary, well-researched exposition of the text that gives students sound principles for life application.
Teacher: Carl H. Stevens
Overall, this course is designed to give each student a practical yet sound, theological understanding of the Gospels. The greater the student's ability to rightly divide the truth contained in the Gospels, the more profound and focused will be his presentation of the Gospel to the unbelieving. The student will also have a more enhanced understanding of the remainder of the New Testament. On a more specific note, this course will attempt to provide its students with the social and historical setting of the Gospel story, and to see through these four portraits of the Savior (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) the church's testimony concerning Jesus. We will present our Lord as Israel's long awaited Messiah, emphasizing both his humanity and his divinity, and "declaring him to be the Son of God with power" (Romans 1:4).
Teacher: John Love
The course will survey 1 Timothy. Key doctrines will be taught in reference to this epistle in the New Testament. Practical and personal applications will be presented in reference to the Church and the Christian life.
Teacher: Steven Scibelli
The objective of this class is to introduce you to the study of theology. On completion of this
course, you will:
* Recognize the reality of your new heart and therefore have a new capacity for study and worship of God
* Understand God's way of revealing Himself through the inspired Word
* Understand the "packaging" of that communication
* Recognize the thought and the word, and theologians who built their lives and ministry on that thought
* Better understand your Bible by meditation and the teaching of Gods thought regarding Himself, Israel, Gentiles, and the world to come
Teacher: Thomas P. Schaller
Course presents an overview of the development of the Church in the context of the events of the day. Highlights significant points of doctrinal and ecclesiastical challenges, changes, and corrections. These classes will cover the time period from the Reformation (1500s) to the present day.
Teacher: Steve Andrulonis
Study of theological foundation for all motivational elements of evangelism. Teach methods for evangelism among various peoples. Practice these methods in Baltimore City.
Teacher: Steven Scibelli
Course provides the student with a thorough understanding of I, II, III John and Revelation by means of reading and utilizing textual, categorical and exegetical study. A sensible, balanced hermeneutically sound approach will be taken with the book of Revelation in understanding both its immediate application to our lives and its prophetic content in these last days.
Teacher: John A. Love
A verse-by-verse examination of the Bible taught via video by the late Pastor Carl H. Stevens Jr., founder of Maryland Bible College and Seminary. Pastor Stevens provides an extraordinary, well-researched exposition of the text that gives students sound principles for life application.
Teacher: Carl H. Stevens
Leadership Four deals with the disciplines and relationships of the leader. It is split up into three portions - (1) The leaders relationship with God: Personal and spiritual disciplines, (2) The leaders relationship with the Body: Having relationships based upon love and the person of Jesus Christ, (3) The leaders relationship with the world: his mission, his work, his influence.
Teacher: Thomas Schaller
A verse-by-verse examination of the Bible taught via video by the late Pastor Carl H. Stevens Jr., founder of Maryland Bible College and Seminary. Pastor Stevens provides an extraordinary, well-researched exposition of the text that gives students sound principles for life application.
Teacher: Carl H. Stevens
The natural/carnal mind is distinctly different from the transformed mind - the mind of Christ. This course will establish believers in understanding the difference and realizing the pleasure and joy of walking in Christ's mind with its ability to process information and relate to God, the self, the world, and the mission.
Teacher: Thomas Schaller
The class will examine world history through the Reformation Period. Specific emphasis will be made on the role of the Christian Church and, to some extent, the place of Israel in the context of these eras.
Teacher: Steve Andrulonis
The course will survey great men of the Bible and the foundational principles of their lives and walks with God. Key doctrines will be taught in reference to the men of God throughout the Old Testament and New Testament. Practical and personal applications will be presented in reference to the Church and the Christian life.
Teacher: Steven Scibelli
This class will survey the book of Acts as well as study the lives of Peter, Paul, Barnabas, Stephen and Philip and how they were able to proclaim the good news of Christ's victory to the uttermost parts of the earth.
Teacher: Steven S. Scibelli
A verse-by-verse examination of various biblical books and topics taught via video by the late Carl H. Stevens Jr., founder of Maryland Bible College and Seminary. Pastor Stevens provides an extraordinary, well-researched exposition that gives students sound principles for life application.
Teacher: Carl H. Stevens
A verse-by-verse examination of various biblical books and topics taught via video by the late Carl H. Stevens Jr., founder of Maryland Bible College and Seminary. Pastor Stevens provides an extraordinary, well-researched exposition that gives students sound principles for life application.
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Teacher: Carl H. Stevens