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Associates for Biblical Research < Back Previous Next The Amarna Letters on Digging for Truth TV (2-part series) Associates for Biblical Research The Amarna Letters (2-part series), Digging for Truth TV, Associates for Biblical Research, 11/21/2021 and 11/28/2021 When the Israelites began conquering the Promised Land around 1406 BC, the book of Joshua indicates Canaan was controlled by kings. In the 1880’s, an archive of tablets was discovered in Amarna, Egypt. What can these tablets tell us about the land of Canaan, and how do they relate to the biblical books of Joshua and early Judges? Archaeologist and Shiloh Excavation Director Dr. Scott Stripling joins us from The Bible Seminary to help us better understand the Amarna Letters. Previous Next

The Jerusalem Post < Back Previous Next 40-year-old odyssey uncovers original ‘Home of God’ at Mount Ebal The Jerusalem Post 40-year-old odyssey uncovers original ‘Home of God’ at Mount Ebal , Jerusalem Post, Zvi Koenisberg, 1/26/2022 The date was October 13, 1983. A Wikipedia search turns up nothing of importance for that date, but it will be etched in my memory forever as the real starting point in the saga of my Mount Ebal research. The goal of the research has been to reveal the historical truth behind the archeological site known popularly as “Joshua’s Altar” at Mount Ebal. It is a journey that continues to this day, and hopefully, will be continued by others once I cannot. More Previous Next

Vice-Chair < Back Previous Next Julia Dean Vice-Chair Julia Dean serves as the Managing Attorney overseeing Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law at The Dean Law Firm, PLLC based in Sugar Land, Texas. She has successfully argued in federal and state courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She worked as Civil Appeals Attorney at Wright & Close (1998-2007) and a Litigation Attorney at Andrews & Kurth (1988-91). She graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s in Economics (1983) and University of Houston Law Center with a Juris Doctor (1987). She and her husband, Bobby, have four adult children and are active in ministry leadership at Sugar Land Family Church.

MA in Church History and Theology < Back MA in Biblical Languages and Culture 54-credit hours The purpose of the MABLC is to offer students opportunities to study all 66 books of the Bible strategically and comprehensively, learn basic historical, theological, and practical knowledge critical for serving in professional ministry leadership, and experientially explore and practice ministry skills related to in-depth knowledge of biblical languages and culture. Program Objectives To train students in the biblical languages of Hebrew, Greek, and at times, Aramaic. To expose students to sound exegetical and hermeneutical methodology. To address critical research issues in biblical scholarship through textual analysis. To learn about the ancient Near Eastern cultures that comprised the biblical world. Learning Outcomes Graduates of the MABLC program will possess the following competencies: The student will read and write the biblical languages of Hebrew and Greek as demonstrated by final exams in HEB 502 and GRK 502. The student will demonstrate sound exegetical and hermeneutical principles through the Bible Study Methods (BSM501) projects and/or final exam, and as assessed in class preaching demonstrations in Expository Preaching and Teaching I (PRE501). The student will interpret biblical texts in light of genre and textual variants as evidenced by his or her Capstone Project (CAP 590). The student will express the chronological, geographical, and thematic flow of the Bible comprehensively as demonstrated on the Spiritual Formation and Ministry (SFM 500) post-course assessment. The student will demonstrate an awareness of critical research issues and an ability to understand and articulate all sides of these issues through research assignments in courses including, but not limited to, Church History (THE 510), Ancient Near Eastern Cultures (ANE 501), and other courses. Frequency of Offering At least some courses required for the MABLC program are offered every fall and spring semester on the main campus, and some core courses are also offered at various remote instructional locations. See the Academic Calendar for specific times and availabilities. Master of Arts in Biblical Languages and Culture (MABLC) Study all 66 books of the Bible strategically and comprehensively. Learn basic historical, theological, and practical knowledge critical for serving in professional ministry leadership. Experientially explore and practice ministry skills related to in-depth knowledge of biblical languages and culture. CORE Courses (all 15 required) Culture and Languages ⚫ ANE 501: Ancient Near Eastern Cultures – Ezra 4-6, Daniel 2-7 (Aramaic) ⚫ GRK 501: Greek Language I – Jude, 2 & 3 John ⚫ GRK 502: Greek Language II – 1 John ⚫ HEB 501: Hebrew Language I – Jonah, Nahum ⚫ HEB 502: Hebrew Language II – Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi Hermeneutics ⚫ BSM 501: Bible Study Methods – Esther, Obadiah, Mark History and Theology ⚫ THE 501: Theology I – Genesis ⚫ THE 510: Church History I – Luke, Acts ⚫ THE 511: Church History II (Holy Land study tour recommended) Leadership ⚫ PAS 501: Pastor-Shepherd I – Job, Jeremiah, Lamentations ⚫ PA S511: Pastor-Leader I – Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings Preaching and Teaching ⚫ PRE 501: Expository Preaching/Teaching I – Isaiah Spiritual Formation and Ministry ⚫ SFM 500: Spiritual Formation & Ministry (Bible Panorama) ⚫ SFM 501: Spiritual Formation & Ministry I – Exodus, Numbers, Matthew Other ⚫ CAP 590: Capstone CORE hours = 45 ELECTIVE courses (3 required, select from any available), 9 hours MABLC = 15 CORE + 3 ELECTIVES = 18 courses (54 - credit hours)

Board Member < Back Previous Next Stan Goss Board Member Stan Goss has enjoyed a thirty-year career as a Master Executive Coach, working nationally and internationally with Senior leaders in Leadership and Leadership Development. Stan has worked with CEO’s in a wide variety of organizations including Oil and Gas, Banking, Health Care, Retail, Power Generation and Major Universities. Stan is a passionate student of Leadership and Human Behavior. For the last ten years, Stan has gotten off the travel circuit, which netted him over a million frequent miles and has focused his time and energy on watching his ten grandkids flourish in KISD schools. Also, he has dedicated himself to community service to an area he loves and calls home, Katy, Texas. As a Board of Governor’s member of the Katy Area Economic Development Council, Stan has headed up the Leadership Committee, a dedicated and talented group of volunteers, whose most noteworthy achievement has been to provide the energy and spark that led to the establishment of the University of Houston Katy, which is becoming the anchor of a campus which includes UH/Victoria and HCC, ultimately supporting over 20,000 students. Stan is a lifelong learner, has a BS Degree in Public Administration from the University of Denver, and attended the Colorado School of Mines and Duke University Law School. More recently, he completed the eight-semester Bible Seminary Certificate Program and the nine-month Colson Fellows Program. Stan is also blessed to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Bible Seminary. Stan has been blessed to be the first recipient of the Stan Stanley Eagle Award for community service in economic development and was named one of the Top 100 Men of Katy by Katy Magazine . Stan and his wife Suzi have been Katy Area residents for 44 years, and have proudly seen two generations of children and grandchildren flourish in Katy ISD schools and beyond in various colleges and careers. Stan is the author of Tears of Sorrow, Tears of Joy: Stories and Lessons of a Grace-Filled Life (2024) and devotes much of his time and energy to building a ministry – Crown of Glory: Proverbs 16:31; “Gray hair is a Crown of Glory. It is the result of a righteous life.” – part of a national Retirement Restoration movement devoted to inspiring, encouraging Christian Spiritual Eldership.

Board Member < Back Previous Next Raymond Wiggins Board Member Raymond Wiggins , MD, DDS, MDiv, has served as the President of Texas Oral and Facial Surgery, PA since 2003. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He serves in healthcare leadership including serving a term on the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Board, the Edward C. Hinds Academy Foundation Board, and the Dental Review Committee of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners since being appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2019. Dr. Wiggins serves in many leadership roles for nonprofits and his church. He serves as a board member of Life Church Houston. One of his favorite ministry roles is as the leader of the baptism team at Life Church Houston, because he loves helping new believers take their next steps in Jesus. Dr. Wiggins is the author of multiple scientific articles, including articles in the American Journal of Physiology and the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery . He is the author of Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana , a series of books that illuminate the dangers of marijuana from a medical and biblical standpoint. He has spoken about this subject at the Good Drug Policy Summit in D.C. and has been a featured speaker for Parent Action Network. He has been interviewed on Fox News Fox and Friends and CBN News. Dr. Wiggins holds several graduate and doctoral degrees, including a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from U. T. Houston McGovern Medical School, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Texas A&M School of Dentistry, and a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Regent University. He has been awarded Who’s Who in America. He is happily married with four incredible children.

Associates for Biblical Research < Back Previous Next ABR Researchers Discover the Oldest Known Proto-Hebrew Inscription Ever Found Associates for Biblical Research ABR Researchers Discover the Oldest Known Proto-Hebrew Inscription Ever Found , Associates for Biblical Research, 3/24/2022 The defixio came to light in December 2019 when Scott Stripling, ABR’s Director of Excavations and the Director of the Archaeological Studies Institute at The Bible Seminary in Katy, Texas, led an ABR team to wet sift the discarded material from Adam Zertal’s excavations (1982–1989) on Mt. Ebal... More Previous Next

b13dcd81-c08e-4ddf-8641-f0635970c3af < Back Previous Next Financial Aid Educational funding to support and sustain the mission of The Bible Seminary (TBS) derives primarily from student tuition and fees, scholarships, and donations. Students interested in applying for financial assistance to attend TBS can pursue one or more of the following options. TBS Scholarships Available Student • Scholarships - Funds given toward our general scholarship fund may be utilized to help with student tuition, fees, and other educationally-related institutional expenses. Donors may also give to this fund in memory or honor of someone. For example, some have given in honor of Paul A. Helbig (The Bible Seminary co-founder, and former Bible Institute Dean, Faculty, and Chaplain) and Drs. Phil and Linda Woodfield Pattillo (their exemplary kingdom endeavors include Linda’s innovative career as a university and seminary professor, an Itinerate Missionary for Natan Ministries worldwide for more than 30 years, and biblical languages and Holy Land research, studies, and teaching). • The Great Commission Scholarship Fund (GCSF) - The Great Commission Scholarship Fund (GCSF) - The GCSF was created in 2023 by a generous donation from the Galloway family. The GCSF provides tuition assistance to TBS students in good standing who demonstrate genuine need to the TBS Scholarship Committee. Students can apply here at least two weeks prior to the semester for which they are seeking assistance. • Student Technology Scholarships - Full-time students enrolled in TBS graduate programs are eligible to apply for tuition credit of up to $400 with proof of purchase of student technology resources. Provided to help students with coursework, the resources can help students graduate equipped, trained, and ready for action. For example, credit may be applied toward Bible software programs such as Accordance or Logos Bible Software, and/or purchase subscriptions to Academia.edu or JSTOR. Training is offered throughout the seminary experience in classes and special training sessions. To obtain the credit, students must be accepted, enrolled, and attending classes, current tuition and fees must be paid in full, and students must provide proof of purchase receipt(s) to TBS Business Manager. The credit will be applied AFTER the current semester toward any NEXT or thereafter semester tuition and fees. Other Scholarships Available • Hurley Foundation Scholarship - The Ed E. and Gladys Hurley Foundation offers select TBS students who wish to study to become ministers, missionaries or religious workers of the Protestant faith, and who apply and qualify, scholarships in the amount of up to $1,000 per scholastic year. Applications are usually available each March, and must be completed and submitted to the TBS Financial Aid office by the end of April. Notification of awards is usually by June 30 each year. • (Check with the TBS office for more information.) Residential Assistance Students and their families who need local housing may request residential assistance from The Bible Seminary. We are working toward creating a residential seminary community and plan to work with our students to help provide arrangements for those who need assistance in this area. Regarding Student Loans We realize that conventional educational philosophy - and the rising cost of education - has evolved to include the expectation that students will take out loans as part of their educational journey. However, The Bible Seminary does not encourage this practice. Our preference is to do all we can to help our students and their families commit to, journey through, and attain their degrees without incurring financial debt or undue financial obligations that would hinder their future ministry. If students desire to pursue loans for educational purposes, they may, but The Bible Seminary is not registered with the Federal Student loan program or any other governmental or business agency or entity offering these types of services. Raising Personal Support Even though IRS regulations dictate that money given directly by family members for tuition and fees is not tax deductible, we encourage students to consider how God may want to provide through this avenue. People who believe in the student’s calling to ministry, based on common values and passion, are often willing to help provide the funds for the student to follow that calling. Building and sustaining supportive relationships with a network of people is an essential skill and practice for everyone that is going to be in ministry. Asking those same people to participate financially is actually giving them the opportunity to be involved with the student in ministry. Stepping out on this journey of faith is a life changing experience for students and their supporters.

Patterns of Evidence < Back Previous Next Ancient Hebrew Writing on Tablet Discovered at Joshua's Altar Patterns of Evidence Ancient Hebrew Writing on Tablet Discovered at Joshua's Altar , Patterns of Evidence, Steve Law, 2/4/2022 An amulet made of lead has been discovered recently at the site known as Joshua’s Altar on Mount Ebal in Israel. Amazingly, ancient Hebrew writing appears to have been inscribed on it. More Previous Next

Board Member < Back Previous Next Rev. Mike McGown Board Member Rev. Mike McGown serves as Senior Pastor of Parkway Fellowship Church in Richmond, Texas. A native of San Antonio and graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, he served a Youth Pastor and Minister of Education at Katy First Baptist Church prior to founding Parkway Fellowship with 16 other families in September 2002 with the vision of starting a Purpose-Driven church that effectively served 10% of the area population. Mike and wife, Amy, have two children, Libby and Ben.

Abigail Leavitt < Back Previous Next Abigail's Archaeological Adventures Abigail Leavitt Abigail's Archaeological Adventures , Abigail Leavitt, 2021/10/03 Abigail here. I’m a Christian and an aspiring biblical archaeologist. This blog is to document my archaeological adventures as I pursue a PhD in Israel... Previous Next