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