Online Courses
Church History 1
Church History 1
Rev. Sean Morris
Class Details
14 weeks of lectures. 3 credit hours.
Course Syllabus available HERE.
After successfully enrolling and paying the course registration fee, links to the class recordings and study outlines will be emailed to you.
Course Description:
Church History 1 is a general introduction to Christianity in the early and medieval periods focuses on key Christian doctrines and great leaders from Justin Martyr to Martin Luther who made contributions of lasting significance to the Christian Church.
Covenant Theology
Covenant Theology
Dr. Duncan Rankin
This course will help you read your Bible better! It is a study of Covenant Theology from exegetical, theological and historical perspectives. Covenant theology is the Bible’s way of explaining and deepening our understanding of (1) the atonement; (2) our assurance; (3) the sacraments; (4) the continuity of redemptive history; and (5) dynamic of God’s sovereignty and Christian responsibility/piety. The doctrine of the covenants is thus important for both Reformed systematic and biblical theology (the study of special revelation from the standpoint of redemptive history).
The course will survey the successive biblical covenants from a redemptive historical perspective as well as examine the bi-covenantal structure of creation and redemption. Consideration will be given to issues such as the relation of the Old and New Testaments, the significance of the covenants for the doctrine of the atonement, for understanding sacramental theology, the implications of Covenant Theology for Reformed hermeneutics and more. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the Biblical doctrine of the covenants for preaching, pastoral ministry, and the Christian life.
14 weeks of lectures. 3 credit hours.
Course Syllabus available HERE.
Location: Online/Zoom
Church History 2
Church History 2
Rev. Sean Morris
Class Details
14 weeks of lectures. 3 credit hours.
Course Syllabus available HERE.
After successfully enrolling and paying the course registration fee, links to the class recordings and study outlines will be emailed to you.
Course Description:
Church History 2 is a continuation of Church History 1 (HT502), concentrating on great leaders of the church in the modern period of church history from the Reformation to the 19th century.
Roanoke Campus
Summer 2020 // Hebrew 1 and 2
Hebrew 1 and 2
Rev. Kyle Ferguson
Class Details
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, 6:30pm-8:30pm, beginning June 2.
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, Roanoke (also available online)
Course Syllabus available HERE.
Course Description:
This course introduces basic elements of the Hebrew language. Lectures and small group sessions cover the Hebrew alphabet, pronunciation, and elementary grammatical structures. Hebrew 2 is a continuation of Hebrew 1, covering advanced vocabulary, syntax, morphology, etc. Hebrew 1 counts for three (3) credit hours and Hebrew 2 counts for three (3) credit hours. The total for the 2 summer courses is six (6) credit hours. No prerequisites.
Summer 2020 // Ugaritic
This course serves as an introduction to the basic foundational elements of Ugaritic. The format of the class is a communal learning experience, led by a moderator, where students will keep one another accountable to continue studying throughout the class. The class will meet to watch a video lecture before discussing the content together. No prior knowledge of ancient Semitic languages is necessary for this class.
Course Syllabus available HERE.
Location: Westminster PCA in Roanoke (also available online)
Time: TBD, based on student interest and availability.
Interested in joining BRITE for Ugaritic this coming summer? Email kyleferguson@westpca.org for more information.
Summer 2020 // Covenant Theology (Online/All Campuses)
Covenant Theology
Dr. Duncan Rankin
This course will help you read your Bible better! It is a study of Covenant Theology from exegetical, theological and historical perspectives. Covenant theology is the Bible’s way of explaining and deepening our understanding of (1) the atonement; (2) our assurance; (3) the sacraments; (4) the continuity of redemptive history; and (5) dynamic of God’s sovereignty and Christian responsibility/piety. The doctrine of the covenants is thus important for both Reformed systematic and biblical theology (the study of special revelation from the standpoint of redemptive history).
The course will survey the successive biblical covenants from a redemptive historical perspective as well as examine the bi-covenantal structure of creation and redemption. Consideration will be given to issues such as the relation of the Old and New Testaments, the significance of the covenants for the doctrine of the atonement, for understanding sacramental theology, the implications of Covenant Theology for Reformed hermeneutics and more. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the Biblical doctrine of the covenants for preaching, pastoral ministry, and the Christian life.
Course Syllabus available HERE.
Location: Online/Zoom
Time: Saturday mornings (June 6–August 22)
Interested in joining BRITE for Covenant Theology this coming summer? Email drankin@brite-va.org for more information.
Fall 2020 // Hebrew 3 (Hebrew Exegesis)
Hebrew 3/Hebrew Exegesis
Rev. Kyle Ferguson
Class Details
Tuesday Evenings 6:30pm–8:30pm, beginning August 25.
Location: Westminster PCA in Roanoke (also available online).
Course details: Course Syllabus available will be posted HERE in due time.
Course Description:
OT 506: This course introduces basic tools for interpreting the Old Testament. Attention is given to a working knowledge of biblical Hebrew and to principles of interpretation.
Fall 2020 // Systematic Theology IV
Systematic Theology 4 (Doctrine of Ecclesiology and Sacraments)
Dr. Duncan Rankin
Class Details
Tuesday Evenings, 6:30pm-8:30pm, beginning August 25.
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church in Roanoke (2216 Peters Creek Road)
Course details: Course Syllabus will be available HERE in due time.
Course Description:
This course explores biblical doctrine from a systematic perspective. Topics include Ecclesiology and Sacraments.
Fall 2020 // Growing Together as Church Leaders in Christ
Growing Together as Church Leaders in Christ (Paul on Resurrection, Eschatology, and Leading Ministry in Christ)
Dr. Christopher Wisdom
Class Details
5 Sessions total: dates to be determined based on input from students.
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church in Roanoke (2216 Peters Creek Road)
Course details: Course Syllabus available HERE.
Course Description:
This course identifies and applies the biblical graces, contexts, and responses that promote Christian leader growth. This offering leads the Master of Divinity student first to explore and apply the Biblical-theological norms associated with communion with the Triune God through union with the risen Christ. This provides the foundation, secondly, for developing Christian leader identity and character in their ministry contexts of marriages, families, churches, and communities. This will help students equip other leaders in Christian leader functions.
Radford Campus
Fall 2020 // Systematic Theology III
Systematic Theology 3 (Doctrine of Soteriology and Eschatology)
Dr. Duncan Rankin
Class Details
Monday Evenings, 6:30pm-8:30pm, beginning August 24.
Location: 6226 University Park Drive, Radford | Suite 2215 — Christ Church Radford
Course details: Course Syllabus will be available HERE in due time.
Course Description:
This course explores biblical doctrine from a systematic perspective. Topics include Soteriology and Eschatology (Doctrine of Salvation and Doctrine of the Last Things).
Fall 2020 // Hebrew III (Hebrew Exegesis)
Hebrew 3/Hebrew Exegesis
Rev. Kyle Ferguson
Class Details
Tuesday Evenings 6:30pm–8:30pm, beginning August 25.
Location: Westminster PCA in Roanoke (also available online).
Course details: Course Syllabus available will be posted HERE in due time.
Course Description:
OT 506: This course introduces basic tools for interpreting the Old Testament. Attention is given to a working knowledge of biblical Hebrew and to principles of interpretation.
Lynchburg Campus
Fall 2020 // Hebrew III (Hebrew Exegesis)
Hebrew 3/Hebrew Exegesis
Rev. Kyle Ferguson
Class Details
Tuesday Evenings 6:30pm–8:30pm, beginning August 25.
Location: Westminster PCA in Roanoke (also available online).
Course details: Course Syllabus available will be posted HERE in due time.
Course Description:
OT 506: This course introduces basic tools for interpreting the Old Testament. Attention is given to a working knowledge of biblical Hebrew and to principles of interpretation.