Intensive class, December 5–9
- December 5, 7pm-10pm (Thursday)
- December 6, 5pm-10pm (Friday)
- December 7, 9am-6pm (Saturday)
- December 8, 4pm-9pm (Sunday)
- December 9, 7pm-10pm (Monday)
*Discounted tuition fee applies to all Abu Dhabi audit classes.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Exploration of the exegetical and theological foundations for biblical counseling, and the basic components of the nouthetic counseling process to prepare the student for practical engagement.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Lucas Pace (M.A., D.Ed.Min.) serves as associate pastor at Compass Bible Church. Pastor Lucas and his wife Heather have six children.
COURSE SCHEDULE
LOCATION
The classes for this course will take place in Mirdif, Dubai and will be hybrid.
ABOUT THE COURSE
A careful and systematic study of Christian doctrines, covering the person and work of the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and last things.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Samuel Parkison (M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.), Associate Professor of Theological Studies
COURSE SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, 7pm–10pm
LOCATION
The classes for this course will take place in Mirdif, Dubai and will be hybrid.
ABOUT THE COURSE
An expositional study of the book of Ezekiel, designed to uncover the hope of the gospel as delivered to a people in exile. This course will examine the canonical function, macrostructure, and exegetical breakdown of Ezekiel through the interpretive contexts of history, literature, and biblical theology.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Adam Brown (M.T.S., M.A., Ph.D.), Professor of Old Testament and Chair of Biblical Studies
COURSE SCHEDULE
Saturdays, 9am–4pm
LOCATION
This class will be held in Abu Dhabi and is in person only.
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course introduces the basic grammar and vocabulary of biblical Greek in order to prepare the student to read, translate, interpret, and apply the Greek New Testament. Includes translation of portions of the Greek New Testament.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Ryan Currie (M.Div., M.Th., Ph.D.), Assistant Dean of Students and Assistant Professor of Bible and Theology
COURSE SCHEDULE
Tuesdays and a Saturday
LOCATION
The classes for this course will take place in Mirdif, Dubai and will be hybrid.
ABOUT THE COURSE
An examination of how the life-giving power of the gospel animates biblical thinking, godly affections, holy habits, and intentional relationships, especially for those who lead the church. Developing a personal theology and practice of sanctification, this course considers the gospelsaturated, Spirit-enabled disciplines of prayer, fasting, Scripture, fellowship, etc.
PROFESSOR
Dr. T. J. Smith (M.Div., D.Min.), Dean of Students, Associate Professor of Ministry & Mission
COURSE SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, 7pm–10pm
LOCATION
The classes for this course will take place in Mirdif, Dubai and will be hybrid.
ABOUT THE COURSE
A careful and systematic study of Christian doctrines, covering introduction to theology, revelation and Scripture, and the existence, attributes, and triune nature of God.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Samuel Parkison (M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.), Associate Professor of Theological Studies
COURSE SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, 7pm–10pm
LOCATION
This class will be held in Abu Dhabi and is in person only.
ABOUT THE COURSE
A systematic-theological consideration of the Holy Spirit in trinitarian perspective, with special attention given to the relationship between divine processions and missions, as well as the Spirit’s person and work in the economy of redemption.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Fred Sanders (M.Div., Ph.D.) is a professor at Biola University and a theologian with a special focus on the Trinity. He and his wife Susan have two adult children. Fred has written several books including The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything (Crossway, 2010); The Triune God (Zondervan, 2016); and Fountain of Salvation: Trinity and Soteriology (Eerdmans, 2021).
COURSE SCHEDULE
Intensive class, September 16–21
LOCATION
This class will be held in Abu Dhabi and is in person only.
ABOUT THE COURSE
A study of the second Gospel’s style and structure with special emphasis on Mark’s unique depiction of Christ’s life within the history of redemption.
PROFESSOR
Ben Gladd (M.A., Ph.D.) recently became Executive Director of the Carson Center for Theological Renewal at The Gospel Coalition after twelve years on faculty at Reformed Theological Seminary. He has authored and edited numerous works including the Handbook on the Gospels and a forthcoming commentary on the book of Mark with Lexham Press. He and his wife Nikki have two sons.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Intensive class, November 5–10
LOCATION
The classes for this course will take place in Mirdif, Dubai and will be hybrid.
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Gulf Theological Seminary is a ministry of The Evangelical Church in Abu Dhabi and Redeemer Church of Dubai.