Spring 2025 Audit and Prospective Credit Courses
- Exposition of Deuteronomy | Dr. Adam Brown
- Systematic Theology 2 | Dr. Samuel Parkison *
- Puritan Preaching | Dr. Joel Beeke; Samuel Parkison
- Interpreting Old Testament Law and Narrative | Dr. Adam Brown *
- Biblical Hospitality | Dr. Lisa LaGeorge
- History of Missions | Dr. Ryan Currie
- Interpreting the Old Testament | Dr. Adam Brown
- Exposition of Galatians | Dr. Brian Wiseman *
*Abu Dhabi classes.
Exposition of Deuteronomy
ABOUT THE COURSE
An expositional study of the book of Deuteronomy, designed to demonstrate the pivotal role of Deuteronomy as the conclusion of the Torah, the theological backdrop of the Former Prophets, and the soteriological context of the gospel. This course will examine the canonical function, macro-structure, and exegetical breakdown of Deuteronomy through the interpretive contexts of history, literature, and biblical theology.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Adam Brown (M.T.S., M.A., Ph.D.), Vice President, Chair of Biblical Studies, and Professor of OT
COURSE SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, 7pm–10pm
- January 8
- January 22
- February 5
- February 19
- March 5
- March 19
- April 2
- April 23
LOCATION
The classes for this course will take place in Mirdif, Dubai and will be hybrid.
Systematic Theology II
ABOUT THE COURSE
A careful and systematic study of Christian doctrines, covering creation and providence, angels, humanity, sin, and the person and work of Christ.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Samuel Parkison (M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.), Associate Professor of Theological Studies
COURSE SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, 7pm–10pm
- January 8
- January 22
- February 5
- February 19
- March 5
- March 19
- April 2
- April 23
LOCATION
This class will be held in Abu Dhabi and is in person only.
Puritan Preaching
ABOUT THE COURSE
A historical and theological course that explicates the homiletical theology and practice of the Puritans and their seventeenth-century contemporaries (with some special attention given to subsequent eras who exemplified Puritan preaching).
PROFESSOR
Joel Beeke is chancellor and a professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He is a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan (since 1986), editor of the Puritan Reformed Journal and the Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, board chairman of Reformation Heritage Books, president of Inheritance Publishers, and vice-president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society.
Dr. Samuel Parkison (M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.), Associate Professor of Theological Studies
COURSE SCHEDULE
January 17-20 (Times TBD);
Saturday, March 15, 9:00am-4:00pm
LOCATION
The conference will take place at DECC, and the two additional lectures will take place in Mirdif, Dubai.
NOTE: If you are already going to the Puritan Conference in January, you can register for this class to supplement that experience. The conference is a mandatory part of this class, but it is the student’s responsibility to register and pay for the conference separate from their GTS audit and prospective credit registration.
Interpreting Old Testament Law and Narrative
ABOUT THE COURSE
An advanced genre-focused hermeneutics course for Old Testament law and Hebrew narrative. This course will enable the student to properly comprehend, interpret, and apply Old Testament law and narrative as Christian Scripture. Additionally, the student will learn how to teach and preach Old Testament law and narrative for the local church.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Adam Brown (M.T.S., M.A., Ph.D.), Vice President, Chair of Biblical Studies, and Professor of OT
COURSE SCHEDULE
Saturdays, 9am-4pm
- February 8
- March 1
- April 5
- April 26
LOCATION
This course will be held at TEC.
Biblical Hospitality
ABOUT THE COURSE
From Abraham’s tent to Jesus’ feasts to the traveling Apostles, this course will study hospitality throughout the Scriptures to examine the theological and practical implications of hospitality in the life of all Christ-followers. We will explore the impact of hospitality on ourselves, families, churches, and communities with special attention given to students’ cultural contexts.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Lisa LaGeorge serves as the senior director of CHF Academy at Children's Hunger Fund. She previously served as a professor and administrator at The Master’s University for two decades.
COURSE SCHEDULE
- Saturday, February 15, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Monday, February 17, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Tuesday, February 18, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Saturday, April 5, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION
This class will be held in Mirdif, Dubai and is hybrid.
History of Missions
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is an exploration of the history of missions, with a primary focus on the modern missions movement from the late 18th century to the 20th century. It introduces the people and documents that inspired countless individuals to risk their lives for the gospel's sake. This course also critically evaluates the patterns and historical developments of missions practice from a biblical perspective.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Ryan Currie (M.Div., M.Th., Ph.D.), Assistant Dean of Students and Assistant Professor of Bible and Theology
COURSE SCHEDULE
Tuesdays, 7-10pm, May 6-June 10
LOCATION
This course will be held in Mirdif, Dubai and is hybrid.
Interpreting the Old Testament
ABOUT THE COURSE
A genre-focused hermeneutics course providing basic training for the interpretation of Old Testament law, narrative, prophecy, apocalypse, poetry, and wisdom literature.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Adam Brown (M.T.S., M.A., Ph.D.), Vice President, Chair of Biblical Studies, and Professor of OT
COURSE SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, 7-10pm, May 7-28
LOCATION
Exposition of Galatians
ABOUT THE COURSE
An introduction to and exposition of Galatians, with special attention to application of hermeneutical and exegetical principles.
PROFESSOR
Prof Brian Wiseman (M.Div., Th.M.), Director of Abu Dhabi Campus and Instructor of Biblical Studies
COURSE SCHEDULE
Wednesdays and Fridays, 7-10pm, May 7 - 30
LOCATION
This course will take place at TEC.
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Gulf Theological Seminary is a ministry of The Evangelical Church in Abu Dhabi and Redeemer Church of Dubai.