Principal John Brand recently interview Baruch Maoz of Israel and USA for his series on preaching
Autumn 2025
Our autumn term programme is now finalised and registration is open for any of the varied range of modules we are offering. Click on the individual subjects below to get more information.
- Pastoral Theology
- Apologetics
- Expository Preaching (Homiletics)
- Acts
- Prayer
- Scottish Church History
- The Pastoral Letters
- Bible Interpretation (Hermeneutics)
Take a Day Off
When I was a student at Bible College ‘back in the day’ as they say, I had the immense privilege of having a student grant and being able to give up my job and study full-time for three years. However, that is a luxury not afforded to most people today, which is why EBC, from the start, has taken a very flexible approach to study options. I often come across people who would dearly like to do some serious study and perhaps get equipped for some sphere of service or ministry but just can’t see how that would be possible. We completely understand and we can help.
None of our students are, in that old fashioned sense, full-time students. All our Diploma students take some time off work, usually one or two days a week, as well as an evening or two, and we structure our timetable accordingly. In this coming College year which starts at the end of September, Wednesday is what we call our Day Off. It’s the day when we provide a full programme of varied modules, especially -but not exclusively – aimed at those who are pursuing one of our Diploma or Certificate courses. So this autumn, on Wednesdays, we will be studying Prayer, The Pastoral Letters and Bible Interpretation.
We are known for our flexible approach to study and if you would like to discuss options with us that would work best for you, please do get in touch. And even though we are now nearing the end of August, it’s not too late to apply to start next month. That’s how flexible we can be!
Preachers on Preaching
Principal John Brand recently interviewed Sherif Fahim for his series on Preachers on Preaching
The Pastorals (1 and 2 Timothy, Titus)
Image is everything! If that seems an inappropriate mission statement for a Christian Bible study course, it’s only because we are considering image consciousness from the wrong direction! Taking the view from heaven rather than earth, the Creator has an ancient and undistracted concern for His image – in mortals! This is really good news. Just think: The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind to all He has made. He is slow to anger. Abounding in steadfast love, He never lies, is utterly constant, unchanging – and never breaks a promise. His thoughts and ways are so much higher than ours that we need to see by His light – and in Him there is no darkness whatsoever. Imagine life on earth if mortals were… like Him!
Jesus prayed nothing less for His followers. Asking the Father NOT to take us out of the world, but to empower us for holiness in the teeth of evil opposition, He cried “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” (John 17:17) Our God’s undeviating purpose then, is to make our every life experience mould us into the likeness of His Son. (Rom 8:28-29)
No wonder then that the veteran apostle Paul, elderly, anticipating his departure from this life, but still ablaze with missionary zeal, should be concerned to protect the continuity and doctrinal integrity of the young churches. Timothy and Titus he charged and instructed to deal with the ‘truth twisters’ who threatened to make the saints reflect the world rather than the Master. Join us for this module as we seek to grasp Paul’s end-of-life clarity!
The course runs over 10 Wednesday mornings, from 11.00am – 1.00pm, and is taught by Rev David Andrew.
There are two ways to get involved:
- You can audit the course – simply taking part, enjoying the teaching and online fellowship, and benefitting from lots of notes and materials. Cost is £140
- You can submit assessments – completing an assignment for marking and gaining EBC study credits. Cost is £200
Please note that fees must be paid in advance. Registration is essential and can be done here.
You can download a Module Description here
If you have any questions or want more information, please email info@edinburghbiblecollege.co.uk
Preachers on Preaching
John Brand’s latest guest Preacher on Preaching is Jason Helopolous from Michigan, USA
Flexible Study with EBC
From the very beginning, our goal at EBC has been to make our teaching and training available to as many people as possible, which is why one of our key distinctives is our FLEXIBLE approach. Even before the lockdowns of five years ago we were experimenting with hybrid classes and using zoom. Since then we have moved everything online and the clear advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Few people these days have the privilege, the opportunity or the finance to give up work and study full-time, but that shouldn’t prevent people being trained for service and ministry, or just getting to know their Bibles better. All our students are part-time, to one degree or another and we want to encourage others to join us.
For example, you can study by eLearning.
Most of our courses are available to be followed by simply downloading course materials from out virtual learning hub, doing the work, and, if you wish to gain study credits, submitting assignments. There are no deadlines, so you can work at your own pace and fit it in around you other activities and commitments. There are currently 20 subjects available for eLearning and we can quickly add more to the list if the subject you want is not available yet.
Or you can join one of our Virtual Classrooms
All our taught classes are held over zoom, allowing students to join from anywhere in the world. We have developed ways to make these classes as interactive as possible and have made the format work well for us. The full autumn 2025 schedule will be published in a couple of weeks and there is a simple registration process.
All of this can be done Part Time
All of our students study in this way, several of them taking one or two days a week off work to enable them to do so. We have classes on Monday and Tuesday evenings and we make a special point of gearing our schedule around Wednesdays as the day when we focus on those taking time off work, so if you wanted to do some serious study and could arrange to devote one day a week for study, Wednesday would be the best day to choose. This coming College year, on Wednesdays we will be studying Bible Interpretation, the Pastoral Letters and one other subject yet to be confirmed.
We are confident, and have a track record in doing so, that we can put together a programme individually tailored for anyone who wants to study with us. If you would be interested in finding out more there is some information here or you can email us at info@edinburghbiblecollege.co.uk
Our New Vice Principal
Today is arguably the most important date in the life of EBC since the work was begun back in August 2012. Today we are delighted to welcome on board our new Vice Principal, Pastor Ramone McKenzie as he begins a six month period of working in tandem with our Principal, John Brand, with a view to taking over from John in February 2026. John and Ramone will be working closely together over these months and we commend this important transition period to you for your prayers
August Praise and Prayer
Our August Praise and Prayer Powerpoint is now available to download here. We produce this each month as a brief prayer prompter and are grateful for the individuals who use it faithfully. Could you make use of it on a regular basis, or perhaps get your church to include it in a prayer meeting or Sunday service once a month? If you want to get it sent automatically to you, just let us know. Email info@edinburghbiblecollege.co.uk
Preachers on Preaching: Andrew Birch
Andrew Birch, an EMF Missionary in Spain for more than thirty years, is John Brand’s latest guest Preacher on Preaching.