Apologetics
Jesus and the Jihadis
Dr. Craig Evans and Dr. Jeremiah Johnston
This seminar will explore five things: (1) Muhammad and the origins of Islam, (2) the Qur’an (what it is and how it came to be written), (3) the relationship of the Qur’an to the Bible, with focus on biblical characters, (4) the portrait of Jesus in the Qur’an, and (5) Islam’s violent history and contemporary expressions of violence.
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Archaeology
The Archaeology of Judges
Dr. Scott Stripling
The Book of Judges covers a critical period in the development of Israel as a nation. Through seven cycles of apostacy to repentance, we see the beauty and depravity of the human condition. This seminar explores these cycles and the archaeological synchronisms which accompany them.
Leadership
Boss Like God
Dr. K. Lynn Lewis
A contemporary, practical review of business relationships recorded in the Old Testament books of the Bible exploring how the Supreme CEO hired, managed, fired, and helped employees leave well. Based on the book, Boss Like God: A Blueprint for Elite Workplace Performance, by K. Lynn Lewis and Beau McBeth. Perfect for leaders, managers, and supervisors, as well as continuing education and staff and team training workshops.
Archaeology
Lost Books of the Bible?
Dr. Craig Evans
Are there lost books of the Bible? What Jewish writings are preserved from the time between the Old and New Testament? What insights can the Dead Sea Scrolls and extra-biblical first century texts give us about Jesus? Scripture is the authority for Christians. But what about these other books? Can we learn from them? Join us to find out! Our presenter is Dr. Craig Evans, one of the world's leading experts on the Dead Sea Scrolls, intertestamental literature, and first century Judaism.
Christian History
Late Second Temple Writings and Ossuaries
Dr. Craig Evans
Insights on the explosion of Jewish literature in the two centuries before Jesus’ ministry (including the Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, and Dead Sea Scrolls), as well as the change in Jewish burial practices in the late Second Temple period. Based on the book, Jesus and the Ossuaries, by Craig Evans.
Archaeology
Top 10 Finds in Biblical Archaeology
Dr. Scott Stripling
This seminar investigates the significance of the Top 10 Finds in Biblical Archaeology. Dr. Scott Stripling juxtaposes the biblical text and the archaeological finds, while refuting inaccurate arguments from the past. Students will be inspired and informed.
Evangelism
Multiply Like Jesus
Dr. Ralph Neighbour Jr.
The Bible Seminary will offer a 12-hour course, empowering Christians to help others become Christians. Enrolled students can attend in person or online. Dr. Ralph W. Neighbour, Jr. is the founder of TOUCH Outreach Ministries and the author of 42 books on cell group life and leadership. His most widely read resources include The Survival Kit for New Christians (Lifeway) and Where Do We Go From Here? His most recent book, Christ's Basic Bodies, delves deep into the centrality of Christ in biblical community. Dr. Neighbour continues to write, speak, travel internationally, and consult churches at 81 years of age, and remains one of the movement's strongest voices. Dr. Neighbour and his wife live in west Houston, Texas.