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Our programme for the autumn term which begins at the end of September is now complete.  Elsewhere on the News page of this site you will find details of all the individual modules.

And remember, all our classes are held over zoom and are open to ANYONE and EVERYONE.  Please get in touch if we can answer any questions or give you more information.

We look forward to seeing many of you in one or more of our virtual classrooms this autumn.

9.30 – 10.30am

• Servant Leadership – In this 10 week course Dr Adrian Holdsworth will help you explore the biblical material on roles and purposes of leadership in the local church, on leading and following, the qualifications for eldership and practical tasks of mentoring & leadership.  More details here.

11.00am – 1.00pm

• Church History – This module provides a bird’s eye view of Church history from the Day of Pentecost to the present day; led by our expert guide, Mr Dieter Schneider.  More details here.

2.00 – 4.00pm

• Doctrine of the Church – In this 10 week module, led by EBC’s Principal, Rev John Brand, we will consider the breadth of the biblical teaching on the Church, giving consideration to the identity, purpose, structure, leadership, discipline and membership of the Church. More details here.

9.30 – 10.30am

• Mark’s Gospel – Over 10 Thursday mornings, Pastor Kieran Banks will open up this dramatic and gripping gospel for you and, inevitably, draw you closer to Christ.  More details here.

11.00am – 1.00pm

• The Psalms – In this course, EBC’s Principal, Rev John Brand will introduce you to and guide you through the largest book of the Bible over 10 Thursday mornings between 11.00am and 1.00pm over zoom. More details here.

7.00 – 9.00pm

Option A: Hermeneutics (Bible Interpretation)

• This course would be of immense value, not only to those who are preparing to teach or preach God’s Word but, indeed, to all believers who want to get more out of their Bibles. It is designed to give you the necessary skills to correctly apply the principles of interpretation to any part of Scripture, both in your own reading of the text and also in preparation for any ministry.  Held fortnightly throughout the College year.  More info here.

Option B: Homiletics (Expository Preaching)

• This course, again held fortnightly throughout the College year, is designed to equip you to take any passage of Scripture and prepare and deliver a Bible study or sermon, unpacking and applying that passage.  To do this course, students are ordinarily expected to have previously completed the Hermeneutics module. More info here.

Please note: the two Tuesday evening classes will run on alternative weeks.

Mark’s Gospel is the shortest of the Gospels. Most of the material in Mark is also found in Matthew and Luke and for this reason Mark’s account has tended to be neglected. This is a pity because there is a vividness that is unique to Mark. One of Mark’s favourite words is the Greek word euthus or eutheos.  In the AV and ESV it is translated as immediately or straightway or anon. This doesn’t come out so clearly in the NIV where it is translated by various expressions, such as at once or without delay.  It is, however, very obvious in the Greek text.   Altogether Mark uses this word more than 40 times – more than in all the rest of the New Testament.  A number of stories are told in such vivid detail that they obviously reflect first-hand accounts of the events they describe. Both of these characteristics, the use of the word euthus and the vivid detail with which Mark tells his story, make Mark’s Gospel a very gripping story.   It seems to move at great speed towards a certain goal.   When you start to read you want to keep on reading.

Over 10 Tuesday mornings, Pastor Kieran Banks will open up this dramatic and gripping gospel for you and, inevitably, draw you closer to Christ.

The course will be held on Tuesday mornings between 9.30 and 10.30 over zoom, starting on Tuesday 1st October 2024.  Specific dates for the whole course will be provided.

The cost for the course is £75 if you just want to audit the module and £100 if you want to complete an assessment and gain study credits.  Fees must be paid  in advance and registration, which can be done here, is essential.

If you have any questions or want more information, please email info@edinburghbiblecollege.co.uk