A Noteworthy New Diploma Student

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We have just enrolled another student in our main training course, the Diploma in Applied Theology.  What differentiates this Diploma from the alternative Diploma in Theology course is the ‘Applied’ element which involves practical training and ministry experience in the student’s home church, under the mentorship of an experienced Pastor.  What makes this enrolment noteworthy is that Emmanuel is a member of the Africa Inland Church (South Sudan).   Many of you will know that our Principal has had a long association and involvement with the AIC in Sudan and South Sudan, beginning in 2001 when he visited Khartoum for the first time to speak at a church conference.  Over a number of years he conducted seminars in both Khartoum (Sudan) and Juba (now South Sudan), and maintains links with several of the students he taught in those years as well as others.

In the past we have tried a few ways to see if we can provide some training at a distance but none of them have worked for various reasons but now, with very good internet in Juba, Emmanuel is able to join some of our zoom classes and also do some modules by eLearning.   We are hoping we may be able to help two or three other men as well.

As well as praying for Emmanuel and the many believers and churches in South Sudan, please pray for South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation which came into being in 2011.  There is a fragile peace between warring factions within the country; a peace that is currently under threat because of treason and other charges which have been brought against the suspended Vice President, Riek Machar.  (See BBC report).  Emmanuel tells us that the streets of Juba, the capital, are filled with militia and military vehicles.

Also noteworthy is the fact that Emmanuel is one of 16 new students who have enrolled on various courses this autumn, the highest number of new students we have known in the 13 years we have been in existence. How grateful we are to God, as well as to you for your prayers for us.

EBC – Your Flexible Friend

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One of the things students tell us they appreciate most about EBC is our flexibility; not our flexibility in what we believe or teach – in fact they appreciate our inflexibility in that regard.  But they appreciate our ability to make things work for different people in different circumstances.  Indeed, we are so flexible that although today is the start of our new College year it is still possible to sign up for one or more of our modules or even to start your journey towards a Diploma in Applied Theology or one of our other awards.  In fact, on Saturday we had a conversation with someone who wants to start as a Diploma student today.

If you are looking to do individual subjects, this term we are teaching:

If a phone call or a zoom chat would help you move forward, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us using the Contact page on this site or email john.brand@edinburghbiblecollege.co.uk

EBC Is Looking For Friends

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Don’t get us wrong!  We have many friends and those who support us by prayer and finance, but we are looking for more folk to support us by joining our Friends of EBC scheme.    Our income from students’ tuition fees makes up just less than 50% of our overall running costs and so we look to the Lord’s people to sustain and grow the work. For less than the price of a weekly coffee in your local coffee shop you could make a significant investment in the work of the kingdom as we work to serve local churches and equip the Lord’s people for ministry and godly living.

Some of our Friends of EBC very generously give more, but what we ask is  that Friends give a minimum of £10 a month and in return, most months, we will send you news of the College and how your prayers and giving are helping us continue to serve churches and equip Christians.

Please would you consider becoming a Friend of EBC, or even ask your church to add us to their list of Christian organisations they support financially on a regular basis.  One church in Fife has just committed to doing that and we are hugely grateful.  If you would like more information, email us at friends@edinburghbiblecollege.co.uk or just set up a Direct Debit with your bank using these details:

  • Account Name: Edinburgh Bible College
  • Sort Code: 089299
  • Account Number: 65579738

Thank you and the Lord bless you richly!

Autumn Term at EBC

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We are eagerly looking forward to the start of our new College year in just two weeks’ time – on Monday 29th September.   We have a strong programme of modules which, because they are all held over zoom, are accessible to ANYONE, ANYWHERE.  We are looking forward to welcoming a group of new students joining our continuing students, both regular zoomers and those studying for one of our awards, such as the Diploma in Applied Theology,

We have had to reschedule The Pastorals module to the Spring because of our lecturer having some health problems, and in its place have moved the Apologetics module from Tuesdays to Wednesdays.

Unlike most Colleges we know, we don’t have an early cut off date for enrolling for studies so it’s not too late even now to sign up for one or more of our modules, or apply for one of our more intensive courses.  All the available modules are detailed on the NEWS page of this site.

 

Apologetics and Public Theology

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This course, taught by Steve Osmond of Solas, explores the questions, doubts and thinking of contemporary culture, in order to enable you to reasonably defend the Christian faith, and engage in persuasive evangelism using apologetics.  The course also seeks to challenge your thinking in order to strengthen your faith.  As a result of studying this discipline, you will be in a better place to understand modern secular culture and its worldviews, to critique the arguments used against Christianity, in order to show the superiority of the Christian worldview and to understand the shift required in apologetics, given the contemporary cultural mood.

Full course details are available here, and the course will be run over 10 Wednesday mornings between 11.00 and 1.00, starting on 1st October 2025.  The course will be held over zoom so that WHOEVER your are and WHEREVER you are, you can take part and benefit.

There are two ways to get involved:

  • You can audit the course – simply taking part, enjoying the teaching and online fellowship, and benefitting from 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

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