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In partnership with Colson Fellows, qualifying students may earn up to 6 graduate credits from The Bible Seminary while completing the process to become a Colson Fellow. ABOUT COLSON FELLOWS Colson Fellows from across the globe complete a rigorous course of study that begins each July and concludes with their commissioning in May of the following year. In this ten month program, candidates follow a daily curriculum that is carefully curated and updated each year, read 12-14 books, and attend two live webinars each month with leading Christian thinkers in which they are able to engage in a lively, free-flowing exchange of ideas.  For more information, visit the Colson Fellows website at ColsonFellows.org PARTNERSHIP WITH COLSON FELLOWS The Bible Seminary partners with Colson Fellows to offer credit to those who have completed the Colson Fellows in Training program. Colson Fellows may transfer 6 credit hours into the Certificate of Theological Studies program or any graduate degree program at The Bible Seminary. ABOUT COLSON FELLOWS Colson Fellows from across the globe complete a rigorous course of study that begins each July and concludes with their commissioning in May of the following year. In this ten month program, candidates follow a daily curriculum that is carefully curated and updated each year, read 12-14 books, and attend two live webinars each month with leading Christian thinkers in which they are able to engage in a lively, free-flowing exchange of ideas. For more information, visit the Colson Fellows website . HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT Because of the academic rigor and theological excellence of the Colson Fellows program, The Bible Seminary is thrilled to partner with Colson Fellows in recognizing the work of their fellows at an accredited, graduate level. Colson Fellows interested in receiving credit from The Bible Seminary should: Enroll in a certificate or graduate degree program at The Bible Seminary; Contact colsonfellows@colsoncenter.org to request that they send proof of completion of the Colson Fellows program directly to The Bible Seminary registrar Carousel Pieterse at carousel.pieterse@thebibleseminary.edu ; Speak with their faculty adviser at The Bible Seminary to transfer credits from Colson Fellows toward their certificate or graduate degree plan. Students may transfer a total of 6 credit hours (APO501- Apologetics [3 hrs], ELE502- Elective [3 hrs]) into the Certificate of Theological Studies or any graduate degree offered at The Bible Seminary. For more information, email info@thebibleseminary.edu .

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Board Member < Back Previous Next Rev. Dr. Patricia Ryan Board Member Rev. Dr. Patricia Ryan is an ordained minister of Word and Sacrament in the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO). She has served as Assistant Pastor at Windwood Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas since 2006 and recently transitioned to full-time ministry as the Founder and Executive Director of A Future and a Hope Ministries, a Texas non-profit organization that leads a team of Lay Counseling Minister volunteers at Windwood. She earned her Master of Divinity degree from Bethel Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and her Doctor of Ministry degree in individual, marriage and family counseling from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. She has served in the US Army Nurse Corps, and was ordained to a chaplain residency for the University of Texas/M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Pat and her husband, Tom, have two married adult children, Debbie and Michael, and seven grandchildren.

Giving Tuesday helps provide these essential resources and fulfill the Lord's divine purposes. Participate this year throughout November by Adopting-a-Book AND donating in-person, online, or by mail.  Thank you for being an essential part of The Bible Seminary family! The Bible Seminary (TBS) exists to glorify God by impacting multitudes of souls for Christ and to help fulfill the Great Commission by the power of God’s Spirit. Our mission is to foster biblical literacy through studies of all 66 books of the Bible, cultivate professional and lay leadership skills, and deploy trained Christian disciples in service worldwide. Along with tuition and fees, donations provide more than 80% of the funding for TBS facilities, personnel, and programs dedicated to training 5000 leaders who each reach 200 people during their lifetimes of ministry and together impact 1 million souls for Christ. Giving Tuesday helps provide these essential resources and fulfill the Lord's divine purposes. Participate this year throughout November by Adopting-a-Book AND donating in-person, online, or by mail. Thank you for being an essential part of The Bible Seminary family! Adopt-a-Book Donate Today Scholarship Fund Student Stories YOUR SUPPORT, EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO BETTER SERVE THE LORD Student Stories Anita Murillo Anita Murillo is currently enrolled in the Certificate of Theological Studies program. She is joyfully married to her best friend and amazing husband of 32 years, Jody. Together they have three adult children Jacob John (29), Jordan Abigail (25), and Jonah Benjamin (23). She is the grateful grandmother to her first grandchild Arie Tinsley-Huoang Murillo. Anita is the Founder of Deborah's Arise Ministries , where the focus is to ignite, empower, inspire, equip, and encourage women through community and fellowship to fulfill their God-given purpose. Ryan Wood Ryan Wood is new to Katy, Texas and is currently pursuing his Master of Arts in Biblical History and Archaeology through the Dual Degree Completion program offered through The Bible Seminary. He is originally from the panhandle of Texas where his mother is an RN and his father is an entrepreneurial cattleman. As a new member of the Katy community, Ryan is looking for ministries to plug into and others to fellowship, network, and build a community. Gabriel Orr Gabriel Orr is currently pursuing a Master of Divinty at The Bible Seminary. He serves the City of Houston as a full-time police officer, and Second Baptist Church as a Bible Study teacher and member of the security team. He is married to Corina and they have four adult daughters and a two-year old son, Gabriel Jr. Paul Kabore Paul Kabore and his wife, Bougma Sibiri Catherine, are living out the gospel by church planting in their home country of Burkina Faso in Western Africa. In 2013 they purchased a plot of land just east of the capital city of Ouagadougou where they began sharing the Good News and have grown their church to over 100 parishoners and it is still growing. While studying Ancient Greek and Hebrew in Israel , Paul met Dr. Stripling . With his passion to learn more, Pastor Paul enrolled at TBS in 2022 and is pursuing a Master of Arts in Biblical History and Archaeology . In Paul's spare time he teaches Hebrew to Christian schools and faculty. Catherine is also studying to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Theology. Together they spend their time reading, studying, practicing, teaching, and meditating on God's Word. Jenny Ward Jenny Ward resides just outside of Denver, Colorado with her husband Beau (they recently celebrated their twenty-year wedding anniversary) and their three children. They love spending time together as a family while taking advantage of every season that Colorado offers. Jenny is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts Biblical History and Archaeology program at The Bible Seminary and is an active member in a mom's and daughter's group in her community. Meredith Ridenour Meredith Ridenour and her husband, Jon, reside in northwest Houston, Texas with their two sons, Jackson (13) and Lincoln (10). When they are not at a baseball field or watching a baseball game, Meredith serves as Director of Ministry Operations at Windwood Presbyterian Church . She is currently enrolled at The Bible Seminary where she is diligently working to achieve a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies . Meredith is also the Activities Director in the TBS Student Government Association. Patrick Wise Patrick Wise hails from England, but calls Katy, Texas home with (God's gift to him) his wife Amy of 13 years and their two wonderful children, Ashlynn (11) and Garrick (7). He manages a local favorite seafood, oyster bar, and steakhouse, Pearl & Vine Restaurant and serves at The Waters Church in a multitude of ways. Patrick is seeking to earn his Certificate in Theological Studies from The Bible Seminary, where he has become involved in the archaeology department as a docent with the Joshua, Judges, & Jesus Museum and serves as Chaplain of the student body. Teresa Williams Teresa Williams felt the prompting of the Holy Spirit in 2022 to pack up her two daughters and move from Maryland to Katy, Texas and become an on-campus student at The Bible Seminary. The past year, the Katy area has given her the opportunity to become employed as a technician in the medical field for a local doctor and to become plugged in to both Grace Fellowship Church and Life Church. Teresa is currently an audit student , looking forward to transitioning into a degree program. Krystyna Cawthorne Krystyna Cawthorne is a 2020 graduate of The Bible Seminary where she earned a Master of Arts in Church History and Theology . With the encouragement of her husband of 39 years, Peter, and her two children, Natalie and Marcus, Krystyna authored a Bible study guide for moms with children on the autism disorder spectrum (ASD) titled The Presence of God in Autism which is published through TBS's Nehemiah Press. Gary Urie Gary Urie is a 2022 graduate of The Bible Seminary where he earned his Master of Arts in Biblical History and Archaeology . He is currently enrolled in the Ph.D. program studying Biblical History and Archaeology at Veritas International University. Gary is a retired Houston Police Department Detective who lives with his family in Belton, Texas where he teaches at his church in Temple, Texas. He also serves on the Shiloh Excavation dig staff with the Associates for Biblical Research (ABR) and his photography is on display in the Joshua, Judges, and Jesus Museum . Manasseh Luka Manasseh Luka is currently studying to earn a Master of Arts in Biblical History and Archaeology through The Bible Seminary. As an international student in New Delhi, India, Manasseh works as a social worker in the juvenile prison. He is the youngest of four children and along with a sister is the caretaker to their mother, a retired hospital clerk. Manasseh's father passed on in 2009, but he served the Lord faithfully as a priest in the church and community for 40 years. Manasseh serves The Bible Seminary as the Virtual Liaison for the Student Government Association, where he is extremely active in the student community and diligent in developing relationships within TBS's family. Upon his commencement, Manasseh will become the FIRST biblical archaeologist in India. Shelley Neese Shelley Neese is a distance student at The Bible Seminary who is studying to earn a Master of Arts in Biblical History and Archaeology . Shelley serves as President of The Jerusalem Connection Report , and her articles can be found in a multitude of publications including but not limited to The Jerusalem Report , Israel Today , FrontPage Magazin e , and in TBS's yearly publication The Sentinel . Along with these resource outlets, Shelley is the author of the #1 new release book, The Copper Scroll Project . She has made interview appearances on the Eric Metaxas Show on TBN, Jerusalem Dateline with Chris Mitchell on CBN, SkyWatch TV, and The Watchman with Erick Stakelbeck, to name a few. Shelley's extensive background in government and education has prepared her to help share the need Israel has to be supported by Christians worldwide which she also accomplishes through public speaking events. As a public figure, Shelley somehow finds the time to be a supportive wife to her beloved husband of 20 years, whom serves as a Lieutenant Colonel and family physician for the U.S. Air Force and a hands-on mother to their 4 children. Karen Coolidge Karen Coolidge is a 2018 Master of Divinity graduate at The Bible Seminary. She currently lives in Katy, Texas where she serves her church, Grace Fellowship, by leading, teaching and helping create curriculum for the women's study group, UpWord. Karen is a loving mother, grandmother, and wife to the love of her life, Danny. Her walk truly is an inspirational testimony of God's love, faith and endurance.

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

00108713-670d-4be0-b327-7cc10fa1c028 < Back Master of Divinty The purpose of the MDiv program is to integrate an in-depth study of the Bible with the standard historical, theological, and practical disciplines critical to developing professional skills for ministry in the 21st century. The program includes 28 graduate courses (84- credit hours) designed to teach all 66 books of the Bible over a three-year course of study. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive a Master of Divinity degree. The program is available for FULL-TIME students (registered for 9 or more credit hours per semester), PART-TIME students, and auditors. Program Objectives To equip students with in-depth background and content knowledge of all 66 biblical books. To expose students to the major theological concepts and doctrines. To teach students the major personalities and events of church history. To prepare students for success in ministry and/or doctoral studies. To expose students to a wide array of ministerial duties. To enable students to maintain a healthy balance between family and ministry. To equip students to use the original biblical languages in their preaching and teaching. Learning Outcomes Graduates of the TBS MDiv program will possess the following competencies: The student will demonstrate mastery of the background and content of all 66 biblical books through the SFM 500 post- course assessment. The student will demonstrate mastery of major theological concepts and doctrines through post-course assessments and final exams in the theology sequence (THE 501 – 504) and the church history sequence (THE 510 and THE 511). The student will demonstrate mastery of the major personalities and events of church history through exams, research assignments, and presentations in THE 510 and/or THE 511. The student will demonstrate preparation for success in ministry and/or doctoral studies by completing a summative and comprehensive Capstone project (CAP 590). The student will demonstrate mastery of a wide array of ministerial duties as measured by assessments, in-class preaching assignments in PRE 501 and final exams in PAS 501, PAS 511, and SFM 501. The student will demonstrate competency in Hebrew and Greek through final exams in HEB 502 and GRK 502. The student will develop the ability to exegete, exposit, and defend his or her faith as demonstrated by post-course assessments in APO 501, GRK 502, HEB 502, and PRE 501. Frequency of Offering At least some courses required for the MDiv 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. CORE Courses (Required) Culture and Languages ⚫ GRK 501: Greek Language and Culture I – Jude, 2 & 3 John ⚫ GRK 502: Greek Language and Culture II – 1 John ⚫ GRK 503: Greek Exegesis – Gospel of Luke (or HEB 503: Hebrew Exegesis – Habakkuk) ⚫ HEB 501: Hebrew Language and Culture I – Jonah, Nahum ⚫ HEB 502: Hebrew Language and Culture II – Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi Hermeneutics ⚫ BSM 501: Bible Study Methods – Esther, Obadiah, Mark History and Theology ⚫ THE 501: Theology I – Genesis ⚫ THE 502: Theology II – Romans, Hebrews ⚫ THE 503: Theology III – 1 & 2 Corinthians; 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus ⚫ THE 504: Theology IV – Joel, Daniel, 2 Peter, Revelation ⚫ THE 510: Church History – Luke, Acts ⚫ THE 520: Biblical Archaeology – Judges Leadership ⚫ PAS 501: Pastor-Shepherd I – Job, Jeremiah, Lamentations ⚫ PAS 502: Pastor-Shepherd II – Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon ⚫ PA S511: Pastor-Leader I – Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings ⚫ PAS 512: Pastor-Leader II – Joshua, Ezra, Nehemiah Missions and Evangelism ⚫ APO 501: Apologetics – James, 1 Peter ⚫ MIS 501: Missions I (Perspectives on the World Christian Movement) ⚫ MIS 502: Missions II (Discipleship, Evangelism, and Church Planting) – Deuteronomy, Galatians ⚫ MIS 503: Missions III (Anthropology) – Amos, Habakkuk, Hosea, Micah, Zephaniah Preaching and Teaching ⚫ PRE 501: Expository Preaching/Teaching I – Isaiah ⚫ PRE 502: Expository Preaching/Teaching II – 1 & 2 Thessalonians Spiritual Formation and Ministry ⚫ PRA 501: Prayer & Worship I – Leviticus, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Psalms ⚫ SFM 501: Spiritual Formation & Ministry I – Exodus, Numbers, Matthew ⚫ SFM 505: Spiritual Formation & Ministry V (Career Placement) – Song of Songs, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes ⚫ SFM 506: Spiritual Formation & Ministry VI – Ezekiel, Gospel of John Other ⚫ CAP 590: Capstone CORE = 27 courses, 81-credit hours ELECTIVE = 1 course, 3-credit hours * If you have other degree requirements such as Doctrine, History, and Polity courses associated with your church, denomination, or other organization, TBS can work with you to help make sure your educational journey includes the appropriate course(s).

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Academic Dean and Professor < Back Previous Next Dr. Israel Steinmetz Academic Dean and Professor Dr. Steinmetz is an author, pastor, and theologian with over twenty-five years of Christian leadership experience in preaching, teaching, writing, and pastoral ministry. He has served as a civilian chaplain with the United States Navy; as co-Director and Dean of Academic Affairs for Artios Christian College; as Co-Director, Dean of Academic Affairs, Curriculum Developer, and Adjunct for LifeSpring School of Ministry; as lead pastor at two churches; and as a Church Administrator. He and his wife Anna have been married since 2002 and have nine children. Bachelor of Pastoral Ministry (2003), Christ for the Nations Institute Master of Divinity (2006), Regent University Master of Arts in Theological Studies (2012), Nazarene Theological Seminary Doctor of Ministry (2021), Fuller Theological Seminary

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< Back Dr. Charles Savelle TBS Adjunct Professor, Shiloh Square Supervisor Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (1998), The Criswell College Master of Theology in Bible Exposition (2003), Dallas Theological Seminary Ph.D. in Bible Exposition (2013), Dallas Theological Seminary Dr. Savelle is committed to the discipline of Bible exposition and has taught and preached the Bible locally, nationally, and internationally (Egypt, Hungary, Israel, Jordan, Korea, and the Philippines). He has earned a BA in Biblical Studies from the Criswell College and a Th.M. and Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. While Dr. Savelle enjoys teaching all sixty-six books of the Bible, his research interests relate to the book of Acts, and in particular, the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15). Other interests include the role of the Mosaic Law and the Christian and Biblical archaeology. He is also passionately committed to the ministry of the local church where he has served in a variety of capacities. Charles is married to Kathy, and they have three grown children, Charlie, Amy, and Becky. Previous Next

Watch Jerusalem < Back Previous Next Joshua, Mount Ebal and the Discovery of an Ancient Hebrew Amulet Watch Jerusalem Interview: Joshua, Mount Ebal and the Discovery of an Ancient Hebrew Amulet , Watch Jerusalem, 2/1/2022 The Bible relates that shortly after entering the Promised Land, Joshua built an altar upon Mount Ebal overlooking the ancient city of Shechem. Excavations in the early 1980s, led by the late Prof. Adam Zertal, discovered a prominent early altar site on Mount Ebal. Over the past couple years Dr. Scott Stripling, director of the renewed Shiloh Excavations, has led a team in sifting through Zertal’s excavation dumps. On today’s podcast, Dr. Stripling joins host Brent Nagtegaal to discuss some amazing discoveries from the dumps that could reshape archaeology discussion regarding the period of Joshua’s conquest. Most notably, what could be the earliest Hebrew script ever found in the land of Israel. More Previous Next