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Adult Education

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.  2 Tim 3:16-17

Here we have a comprehensive statement on our Adult Education Philosophy.

 

2nd Quarter Classes begin on April 7, 2024 

Foundational

Prospective Members Class 010/Gospel Primer 020– Blair Waddell

Textbook: Providence Baptist Church Articles of Faith and By Laws

This course provides an overview of the vision, ministry, and organization of Providence Baptist Church. In it you will learn about our policies and strategies in fulfilling our mission statement as well as discovering ways you can serve. You will also hear testimonies from current church members and develop new friendships. The introduction to the church lasts six weeks.  There is no obligation to join the church.A

Gospel Primer

Textbook: The Bible with study guidance using A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent.

A six-week course on the importance of the Gospel in the life of a Christian.  The course will show the importance of the Gospel every day in the Christian life.

Old Testament Survey 101 – Michael Watson

Textbook: The Bible with study guidance using How to Read the Old Testament Book by Book by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart   

This is part one of a two-part class that will briefly survey every book of the Old Testament. This class will cover the five books of the Pentateuch (Genesis-Deuteronomy) and the twelve Historical books (Joshua-Esther) of the Old Testament. The class will provide an overview of the Old Testament, some guidance in reading the Bible as God’s story for redemption, summary of each book’s content, key theme(s), literary style, and connection to the Gospel.

Equipping

Bible 261:  2nd Peter, the Epistles of John, and Jude – Melissa Patterson

Textbook: The Bible.

These books are the final five of the seven General Letters in the New Testament.  They are generally written to Christians with 3rd John being addressed to Gaius.  These books combine encouragement and instruction in living the Christian life and follow the pattern set by Jesus Christ. They have a mixture of instruction, prophecy, and history, providing a rich fabricate to grow our faith and put our faith into practice in our lives. 

History 211: Exploring the 1689 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith – Beau Sams

Textbook: The Bible with study guidance from the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith in Modern English, Founders Press, and Providence Baptist Church's Statement of Faith

Join us as we explore the foundational principles of Reformed Baptist theology with a study of the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LBC). The goal of this class is for participants to gain a deeper understanding of topics such as the authority of Scripture, the nature of God, salvation, and the church. Whether you're deepening your existing knowledge or studying the 2LBC for the first time, this class invites you to stand on the shoulders of our Baptist forbears as we study the confession in the light of God's Word.

College and Young Singles

Enjoying God – Jordan Ring

Textbook: The Bible with study guidance from the Enjoying God by Tim Chester

We believe in God, we serve God, we trust God, but would we say that we enjoy God on a day-to-day basis? What exactly does a personal relationship with God look like, and how is it even possible? This seminal work by Tim Chester shows us how we can enjoy God in every moment of every day, whether we are experiencing good times or hard times. He explores how the Father, the Son and the Spirit relate to us in our day-to-day lives, and how to respond. As we interact more with God and understand how awesome he is, we will experience joy in our service, our witness, our sacrifices, and our suffering.

 

Providence Education Modules

Ecclesiology

  • Prospective Members Class 010
  • Spiritual Gifts 101
  • One-on-One Discipleship 201
  • Church History 201
  • Church History 202
  • History of the Baptist 301
  • Forms of Church Government 301

Understanding the Bible

  • Old Testament Survey 101
  • Old Testament Survey 102
  • New Testament Survey 101 - The Gospels & Acts
  • New Testament Survey 102 - The Epistles & Revelation
  • Hermeneutics 201 - Understanding how to read different genres of scripture. (Translation, Historical Context, Epistles, Narrative, History, Law)
  • Hermeneutics 202 - (Wisdom, Gospels, Parables, Prophecy, Apocalyptic) 

Theology

  • Theology 101 - The Word of God & the Doctrine of God
  • Theology 102 - The Doctrine of Man, the Doctrine of Christ & the Doctrine of the Church
  • Theology 103 - The Doctrine of the Application of Redemption & the Doctrine of the Future
  • Theology 201 - Doctrine of Salvation (Soteriology)
  • Theology 202- Inspiration of Scripture
  • Theology 203- Doctrine of the Church (Ecclesiology)
  • Theology 204- Christology
  • Theology 205- Doctrine of God
  • Theology 206- Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology)
  • Theology 207- Doctrine of Man (Anthropology)

Christian Ethics

  • Spiritual Disciplines 101
  • Evangelism 101
  • Missiology 101
  • Christian Ethics: Marriage, Singleness, and the Family 201
  • Christian Ethics: Parenting 201
  • Christian Ethics: Discipling Women 201 (Women's Ministry*)
  • Christian Ethics: Discipleship 301
  • Christian Ethics: Mercy Ministry & the Poor 301
  • Christian Ethics: The Christian at War 301
  • Christian Ethics: Politics and the Christian 301
  • Christian Ethics: Money and Finances 301

Advanced Subjects/Electives

  • Individual Bible Book Studies 201-266
  • Bible Book studies are taught at least twice a year
  • Books planned or taught include:
  • Bible 219: Seeing Christ in the Psalms
  • Bible 221: Ecclesiastes
  • Bible 227: Daniel
  • Bible 248: Gospel of John
  • Bible 249: Ephesians
  • Bible 250: Philippians
  • Bible 259: James
  • Bible 262: 1,2,3 John
  • Bible 266: Revelation 
  • Bible 301: Gospel of John: The Great Priestly Prayer
  • Biblical Manhood & Womanhood 301
  • Biblical Counseling 301
  • World Religions 301
  • Biblical Concepts of Education (How to Teach) 401
  • Teaching in a Small Group 402
  • Apologetics 401
  • Worship Music 401
  • Basic Greek for Beginners 401
  • Working with Youth 401
  • Basics of Christian Preaching 401