Here are the details of our summer term, which begins in just two weeks’ time, and there is a great choice of important modules that are open to ANYONE, ANYWHERE.
Details of the individual subjects are available by clicking on the links below:
Encourage one another
We appreciate encouragement as much as anyone and were truly encouraged to receive these comments in the last few days:
“I received this wonderful encouragement after preaching today from a sister in the Lord. But I wanted to share it with you too to encourage your heart also, because a lot of it is down to the fantastic teaching and training I received from yourself over the past 6 months in homiletics and hermeneutics. So I just want to thank you for blessing me and blessing our congregation by helping me to handle and deliver the Word of God. “ (Ryan)
“A day in studying Gods Word and delving into the word in a easy to follow way and to be blessed.” (Callum)
“This is the first time I have attended one of the EBC ‘All Day’ lectures. For myself, it was a day well spent ; thought-provoking ; edifying ; and well presented. I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending these to everyone able to attend.” (Nigel)
“Thank you for doing these courses. These webinars give you a good sound introduction to the meaning and content of the book being discussed. They encourage you to dig deeper and gain a truthful understanding of Scripture.” (Iain)
Soli Deo Gloria!
Theology in 5-10 Minutes
Here is the first in a new series of short podcasts being produced by our Principal, Ramone McKenzie. This time he poses a question about elders and deacons to our former Principal.
Faith Finance Accounting
We want to give a big shout out to this new ministry venture run by Sheena Nelson, the wife of Mark, one of John’s former students. Sheena is now looking after the day to day handling of EBC’s finances and accounts and we are immensely grateful to her for doing so.
We’ll let her introduce herself:
“I moved to Scotland from the South of Ireland over 20 years ago and have spent much of my life actively involved in Christian ministry. My training and work with The Faith Mission gave me a strong, practical understanding of how Christian organisations operate and the real-world financial and administrative challenges ministries face.
“As a pastor’s wife, I have first-hand experience of the realities of church leadership and the vital role that clear, reliable financial support plays behind the scenes. I understand the pressures leaders carry and the importance of stewardship that is both faithful and compliant.
“Alongside family life and ministry, I completed my honours degree in Business Management Accounting in 2024, bringing together up-to-date professional expertise with a genuine heart for serving churches.
“Through Faith Finance Accounting, my aim is to offer clear, honest, and supportive accounting for churches, grounded in integrity, good stewardship, and a heart for God’s work.”
Faith Finance Accounting can help Christian workers, organisations and churches with the following services at incredibly competitive prices:
- Independent Examinations for churches and Christian organisations
- Self-assessment tax returns
- Bookkeeping and year-end accounts
- Payroll including payslip preparation and HMRC submissions
You can contact Sheena at sheena.nelson@faithfinance.co.uk
Leviticus In A Day
Our third FREE monthly seminar will take place on Thursday 26th March when John Brand will guide us through Leviticus in a Day.
Commentator Gordon Wenham writes, “Leviticus used to be the first book that Jewish children studied in the synagogue. In the modern Church it tends to be the last part of the Bible anyone looks at seriously.” In general, Christians are put off this book because of the details regarding rituals and sacrifices and because they can’t easily see the relevance for today. Howevere, John will show us how much our appreciation of the work of Christ and the Gospel is deepened and enriched by becoming familiar with this book.
Once again, there is NO CHARGE for the webinar, but registration is essential and can be done here. We will again make available a small study booklet to accompany the day, with brief notes and space to add your own notes. If you are not able to join the webinar live, a full recording will be available shortly afterwards.
We would love you to join us for this webinar and would also be grateful if you would make it as widely known as possible.
If you would like to watch the recordings of previous webinars in this series, you can watch:
- Romans in a Day
- Esther in a Day
Preachers on Preaching
Mike Judge, the Pastor of Chorlton Evangelical Church in Manchester, England, and Editor of Evangelical Times, is John Brand’s latest preaching interviewee
Equipping the Saints: Episode 18
Drawing on 1 John 2:28 – 3:3, Ramone and John consider why Christians have no need to be anything but confident as they await the return of the Lord.
Preachers on Preaching: Darren Moore, England
Darren Moore, Minister of Chelmsford Presbyterian Church, Chelmsford, England, is John Brand’s latest preaching interviewee.
Overview of Biblical Theology
In many ways, this module is one of the most important we run. It has been put together, and will be taught, by Grant Earley, one of our cohort of Adjunct Lecturers and someone with considerable experience in this field.
The study of biblical theology is not an end in itself. It is rather a tool for understanding better the Bible as the inspired Word of God. Biblical theology helps us see the big picture, appreciate the themes that hold the Bible together, understand how the story develops, see how the promises of the Old Testament, sometimes expressed through covenants, are fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as witnessed in the New Testament, and appreciate how the Old Testament provides patterns or types that explain later developments in the story. The study of biblical theology is about understanding how each part of the Bible contributes in a distinctive way to the overarching story of the Bible and how an awareness of this story informs our understanding of each part of the Bible. When this is achieved, biblical theology is strongly Christ-centered.
John Brand, our Academic Dean, says, “I wish this sort of course had been available to me when I started out in ministry.”
Topics include:
- Foundations of and approaches to biblical theology
- The New Testament use of the Old Testament
- Covenant as backbone
- The Kingdom of God
- The People of God
- The Law of Moses and the Law of Christ
- The Temple and the New Creation
- Christians and Old Testament promises
- Preaching and teaching biblical theology
The course will run on Wednesday afternoons between 2.00 and 4.00pm and will be held on zoom, so that wherever you live you will be able to take part. And if, for any reason, you can’t join the zoom class live, by registering you will have access to the recordings and any notes provided. The course starts on Wednesday 15th April and specific dates for the whole course will be provided.
The cost is £200 (assessments) or £150 (auditing). Registration is essential and can be done here
If you have any questions or want more information, please email info@edinburghbiblecollege.co.uk
Pastoral Theology
In the third section of this year-long module, which is aimed at anyone in a church leadership role, whether it be as a pastor / elder or deacon, we will be looking at some of the very practical responsibilities involved in ministry.
Subjects such as:
- pastoral and hospital visitation
- ministering to the dying and conducting funerals
- ministering to the elderly and those with dementia and their carers
- discipling
- leadership development
- leading public worship
- etc etc etc
The sessions will be led by our own Academic Dean, John Brand, and others who, like John, bring many years of experience and wisdom to the subjects taught.
The class will be held on 10 Monday evenings, from 7.15am – 9.15pm, starting on April 13th, and will be held on zoom, so that wherever you live you will be able to take part. And if, for any reason, you can’t join the zoom class live, by registering you will have access to the recordings and any notes provided.
The cost is £200 (assessments) or £150 (auditing). Registration is essential and can be done here
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.