The course I have taught more than any other since arriving at Regent in 1982 is entitled Principles of Bible Study 1. This is a glorified inductive Bible study course, based on Robert Traina's Methodical Bible Study. With my version birthed as a lay training course on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1972, this has developed into a rigorous course that is widely appreciated by students. Principles learned there of "observation," "interpretation," and "application" of the biblical text have stayed with students, who years later have at times told me how much this kind of study has meant to them. For this I give God thanks! I combine careful exegetical procedure and hermeneutical concern with consideration of the role of the Spirit of God in serious Bible study. My own Study Guide is now the main text. The course is also taught by my Associate Dean and colleague Prof. J. Lyle Story, and the course has with some variation been made available to other schools at Regent University. It has been my joy to teach this overseas in Korea, and in various forms, in churches locally.

Another course that has proved to be an important part of our biblical studies program is what I call "The Unity of the Bible." We survey the unfolding of biblical revelation in its historical context, resulting in a broad overview of the biblical message of "salvation history." Key themes include covenant, the people of God, kingdom of God, and redemption. Appropriate critical issues are considered, but the focus is on the unfolding of the biblical story in its own historical and literary contexts. The goal is to help students be able to read, preach, and teach comfortably and sensibly from within most any part of the Bible, being sensitive both to historical and literary contexts.

Courses I teach: (More information)

1. Principles of Bible Study I (BINT500)
2. Principles of Bible Study II (BINT511)
3. Biblical Hermeneutics (BINT504)
4. Unity of the Bible (BINT510)
5. Hermeneutics & Criticism (BINT520)
6. Beginnings of NT Church (BNTB511)

In all my courses my aim is to inspire students to:

1. think for themselves,
   
2. be expectantly open to the Spirit of God, while integrating the spiritual dimension of faith with learning
   
3. love learning for the glory of God.
   

 

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