Fall Semester Courses - 2024 (Synchronous)
Semester begins September 3rd for all Zoom and campus-based classes.
MI 465/765
Pastoral Epistles and Current Issues
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Z. Stephenson
Day & Time: Mondays, 9AM-11:15AM
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Description: This course will seek to shape the student's understanding of the pastoral epistles to faithfully engage issues relevant to church ministry in the Western world. Focus issues may include: role of men and women in the church, gender, contextualization of the gospel in a post-modern era, apologetics in preaching and teaching, catechisms and creeds, and outreach.
EN 100/500
Academic Success and
Personal Ministry Assessment
Location: Bangor / Zoom
Instructor: Dr. Smith
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 9AM-11:15AM
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Description: This course equips students with the tools to succeed throughout their studies at New England
Bible College & Seminary and understand their calling, gifts, God's will and place in ministry in the Church and the Kingdom of God. It will discuss effective study and devotional habits, how to read more effectively and critically, and how to organize one’s thinking to write more clearly. Students will learn how to do research (both in a library and online), how to evaluate sources, how to develop and support an academic argument, and how to organize papers using proper grammar and format. It is mandatory for all entering undergraduate students and is recommended for graduate students returning to study after some time away.
LN 202/602
Hebrew Exegesis
Location: Bangor / Zoom
Instructor: C. Commmeau
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 12PM-2:15PM
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Description: (Prerequisite: Ln 111 & 112) This course offers students the opportunity to put their new knowledge of biblical Hebrew into use reading, studying, and interpreting select passages of the Old Testament in its original language.
LN 101/501
Introduction to Biblical Greek 1
Location: Bangor / Zoom
Instructor: C. Commmeau
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 12PM-2:15PM
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Description: Introduction to the New Testament’s language. Greek is a doorway to deeper understanding of all the New Testament writings. This course takes up the Greek alphabet and the basics of grammar and vocabulary, leading to a basic competence in translation.
LN 121/521
Intro to Ecclesiastical Latin 1
Location: Bangor / Zoom
Instructor: C. Commmeau
Day & Time: Thursdays, 12PM-2:15PM
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Description: The study of Ecclesiastical Latin, leading to translations of Jerome’s Latin Vulgate.
BI 314/614
Readings in the Gospels and Acts
Location: Bangor / Zoom
Instructor: Dr. Smith
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 3PM-5:15PM
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Description: This course surveys the three synoptic gospels, plus Luke’s Acts of the Apostles, as well as the gospel of John, with the aim of understanding each writer’s particular theological teachings and concerns, while also drawing attention to their complementary witness to the one Gospel. It builds upon, and deepens the knowledge gained in Introduction to New Testament 1.
MI 301/601
Basic Biblical Counseling
Location: Zoom
Instructor: R. Sargent
Day & Time: Mondays, 6PM-8:15PM
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Description: This course will examine counseling from a Biblical perspective. God has placed in the Bible solutions for human problems and needs and provides the keys for successful and contented living. Believers taking this course will learn how to become effective Biblical counselors for basic spiritual and emotional needs.
BI 101a/501a
Old Testament Survey
*Formerly Introduction to Old Testament 1
Location: Augusta/Zoom
Instructor: Dr. Moore
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6PM-8:15PM
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Description: An introduction to the authorship, nature and contents of the Old Testament books and their environment. Special attention will be given to important persons, places and events, key chapters and storylines with an eye towards grasping the entire sweep of the Old Testament as revelation.
TH 201/601
Christian Doctrine 1
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Dr. Lambertson
Day & Time: Thursdays, 6PM-8:15PM
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Description: The word “doctrine” derives from the Latin word for “teaching,” which means that Christian doctrine is simply the orthodox teachings about the various elements of our faith. This first part of a two-semester course will address the biblical grounding of Christian belief as such, the Trinity,
creation and providence, human nature, sin, and the covenant of grace. Part 1 of a two-semester course.
PH 403/703
Advanced Apologetics
Location: S. Portland / Zoom
Instructor: Dr. Vermilion
Day & Time: Thursdays, 6PM-8:15PM
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ED 101/501
Introduction to Christian Education
Location: Augusta / Zoom
Instructor: Dr. Lawson
Day & Time: First class is Tuesday, September 3rd via Zoom
Dates and times for remaining sessions will be coordinated between students and professor. (See Fall Semester Course layout for proposed schedule.)
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Description: This course examines human and spiritual development theories that inform explanations of how people learn. Developmental stages will be explored along with learning styles. Theories and research are included with an emphasis on practical applications in a Church context. Students will build a Christian philosophy of education and gain practical lesson planning and teaching experience.
Disciple Making
MI 255/655
Location: Augusta / Zoom
Instructor: Dr. Culbertson
Day & Time: First class is Saturday, September 7th via Zoom
Dates and times for remaining sessions will be coordinated between students and professor. (See Fall Semester Course layout for proposed schedule.)
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Description: Students will examine the scriptural and theological mandate for disciple making with particular focus upon Jesus' strategy for making disciples. Emphasis will be given to how Jesus' strategy compares with and fits into contemporary life and ministry.