DEPARTMENT: Biblical Interpretation & Preaching

Gordon D. Fee

Professor of the New Testament at Regent College, Vancouver, BC, and previously in Wheaton College. General editor of the New International Commentary series. New International version revision committee member. Education includes a PhD from University of Southern California. Authored a number of textbooks or books on: textual criticism, biblical interpretation, as well as commentaries on 1 Corinthians, Philippians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus and Revelation and an excellent book entitled New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors .

SSS COURSE: BIP501‒ Introduction to Biblical Interpretation & Genres

TEXTBOOK CO-AUTHOR: • How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth
RECOMMENDED FOR FUTHER STUDY: • Listening to the Spirit in the Text

DEPARTMENT:
Biblical Interpretation & Preaching
Theology and Church History

Craig S. Keener

Professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary, Dr. Craig Keener previously taught 15 years as professor of New Testament at Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University in Philadelphia, where he also served as Associate Pastor at an African-American Baptist church. He has authored numerous New Testament commentaries, 19 books in total. Ph.D. in New Testament Studies and Christian Origins, Duke University.

SSS COURSE: BIP501‒ Introduction to Biblical Interpretation & Genres

FOUNDATIONAL REFERENCE BOOK: • The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament

DEPARTMENT: Biblical Interpretation & Preaching

J. Scott Duvall

J. Scott Duvall is a respected academic in the field of biblical studies, particularly known for his expertise in New Testament interpretation and hermeneutics. He serves as a professor at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas, where he teaches courses on the New Testament, biblical interpretation, and related subjects. Ph.D. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, focusing on New Testament studies and interpretation. Also authored The Story of the New Testament: A Narrative Theology, which explores the theological narrative of the New Testament.

SSS COURSE: BIP502‒ The Principles and Practice of Biblical Exegesis

TEXTBOOK: • Grasping God’s Word, Fourth Edition: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible

WORKBOOK: • Grasping God’s Word Workbook, Fourth Edition: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible

DEPARTMENT: Biblical Interpretation & Preaching

Bryan Chapell

Dr. Bryan Chapell is the Senior Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, Founder of the radio-ministry Unlimited Grace, and President Emeritus of Covenant Theological Seminary. Author, conference speaker and faculty member of Knox Theological Seminary, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and adjunct preaching professor at numerous others. BA Journalism, Northwestern University; MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary; PhD speech communication, Southern Illinois University. Bryan has a heart for teaching preachers to bring the full Word of God to God’s people‒ line upon line, verse upon verse‒ yet bringing messages with a central focus, memorable content, biblical support, and motivating illustrations.

SSS COURSE: BIP504‒Christ-Centerd Expository Preaching

TEXTBOOK: • Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon

DEPARTMENT: Biblical Interpretation & Preaching

David Alan Black

Born and raised in Hawaii, Dr. Black eventually received his Doctor of Theology degree from the University of Basel in Switzerland. Since 1998, he has been teaching New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, and has written numerous scholarly articles and books. Based out of southern Virginia from a 123-acre working farm, Black’s had the privilege of lecturing all over the world serving as a missionary to Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. David makes a habit of surfing in Hawaii, climbing in the Alps, and participating in marathons, while posting daily musings on DaveBlackOnline.com.

SSS COURSE: BIP601‒ Greek: An Overview

TEXTBOOK 1: • Learn to Read New Testament Greek
TEXTBOOK 2 • Using New Testament Greek in Ministry: A Practical Guide for Students and Pastors

DEPARTMENT: Theology & Church History

Irvin Baxter

Dr. Baxter studied biblical prophecy for most of his life and solely focused on it for over 50 years‒ making his perspective well worth and examining and considering. Host of a 20-year-old radio talk show & internationally syndicated TV program End of the Age, his Endtime Magazine launched in 1991 and has become the most widely circulated prophecy magazine in the world. Irvin’s Jerusalem Prophecy College educates local Israeli’s and online students regarding the link between current events and Bible prophecies. We were delighted when he agreed to partner with IUS, but heartbroken when passed on Nov 3, 2020 at the age of 75.

SSS COURSE: TCH501‒ Introduction to Eschatology

VIDEO SERIES: • Understanding the End Time

DEPARTMENT: Theology & Church History

Timothy Paul Jones

Dr. Jones has written widely in the fields of apologetics and family ministry. Christian Retailing Magazine awarded him top honors in 2010 for his book Christian History Made Easy in the Christian education category; while Christian Book Awards gave How We Got the Bible the Book of the Year in Bible reference books. Charles Colson listed Jones as one of “four names you need to know” when responding to today’s atheists. Dr. Jones holds the BA in Biblical Studies from Manhattan Christian College, an MDiv from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught biblical languages at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and at Oklahoma Baptist University, as well as lecturing at forums sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. He has been interviewed on numerous radio and television programs.

SSS COURSE: TCH503‒ Overview of Church History

TEXTBOOK: • Christian History Made Easy

RECOMMENDED BOOK for Apologetics & Evangelism:
• Misquoting Truth: A Guide to the Fallacies of Bart Ehrman’s “Misquoting Jesus”

DEPARTMENT: Theology & Church History

Craig L Blomberg

A distinguished professor of New Testament and Christian Theology at Denver Seminary, Blomberg holds a Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Passionate about the historical reliability of the Scriptures; he is the author, co-author or co-editor of 15 books and more than 80 articles. Lecturing widely on six continents, he’s a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, the Tyndale Fellowship, the Institute for Biblical Research, the Society of Biblical Literature, and the Committee on Bible Translation for the NIV Bible. Editor of Christ the One and Only: A Global Affirmation of the Uniqueness of Jesus Christ. Author of Admiration and Challenge: Karl Barth’s Theological Relationship with John Calvin, The Historical Reliability of the New Testament: Countering the Challenges to Evangelical Christian Beliefs, The Historical Reliability of the Gospels, Jesus and the Gospels, Interpreting the Parables, Preaching the Parables: From Responsible Interpretation to Powerful Proclamation, and Neither Poverty nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Possessions.

SSS COURSE: TCH505‒ Historic Premillennialism

TEXTBOOK CO-AUTHOR: • A Case for Historic Premillennialism

BOOK FORWARD & SUGGESTED BY THIS AUTHOR: Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian: A Kingdom Corrective to the Evangelical Gender Debate‒ Michelle Lee-Barnewall

DEPARTMENT: Theology and Church History

Gregg R. Allison

Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, Allison is an authority in Historical Theology. Having lived in or nearby Rome for 7 years, he additionally specializes in Roman Catholic theology. Gregg is the Evangelical Theological Society book review editor. His educational credentials include earning a B.S. in biology; an M.Div.; and a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology. His book‒ Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine: a Companion to Grudem’s Systematic Theology‒ is a major and important work.

SSS COURSE: TCH506‒ Catholicism Under the Hood for Protestants

TEXTBOOK: • 40 Questions About Roman Catholicism

RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTORY REFERENCE BOOK FOR TCH610.1: Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine: a Companion to Grudem’s Systematic Theology

DEPARTMENT:
Biblical Interpretation & Preaching
Theology and Church History

Craig S. Keener

Professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary, Dr. Craig Keener previously taught 15 years as professor of New Testament at Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University in Philadelphia, where he also served as Associate Pastor at an African-American Baptist church. He has authored numerous New Testament commentaries, 19 books in total. Ph.D. in New Testament Studies and Christian Origins, Duke University.

SSS COURSE: TCH601‒ The Women in Ministry Controversy

TEXTBOOK AUTHOR: • Paul, Women, and Wives: Marriage and Women’s Ministry in the Letters of Paul

DEPARTMENT: Bible Knowledge

Paul N. Benware

Dr. Paul N. Benware is a theologian, author, and educator with a B.A. from Los Angeles Baptist College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Th.D. from Grace Theological Seminary. He has held faculty positions at several esteemed institutions including Los Angeles Baptist College (now The Master’s University), Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn University), and Arizona Christian University‒ and continues to educate through Jackson Hole Bible College. Author of several popular and well-respected books, Dr. Benware maintains an active online presence through Paul Benware Ministries, where he shares articles, study series, and other resources dedicated to biblical prophecy and Christian living.

SSS COURSE: BK501‒ Old Testament Panorama: Foundations and Insights

TEXTBOOK: • Survey of the Old Testament

DEPARTMENT: Bible Knowledge

Michael F. Bird

A leading academic on New Testament studies and Christian Theology, Bird is Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. Michael F. Bird is a prominent scholar in New Testament studies and Christian theology. He currently serves as a Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. Bird has made significant contributions to biblical scholarship, particularly focusing on the New Testament’s historical and theological contexts. Ph.D. from the University of Queensland, where he specialized in New Testament studies. He has authored and edited numerous books and articles on the New Testament, including works on Christology, the historical Jesus, and Pauline theology.

SSS COURSE: BK502‒ Christian Origins & The New Testament in It’s World SERIES

TEXTBOOK BOOK: • The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians

WORKBOOK: • The New Testament in Its World Workbook: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians

DEPARTMENT: Apologetics & Evangelism

Roger Patterson

Dr. Patterson is Senior Pastor of West University Baptist and Crosspoint Church– a multi-site church in Houston, Texas. His A Minute of Vision broadcast is heard in over 300 markets across the US reaching Canada and Australia as well. He has authored A Minute of Vision for Men and Evolution Exposed, as well as co-authored Leading from the Second Chair. He holds a BA in Christianity and Speech from Houston Baptist University; and MDiv and PMin degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

SSS COURSES

AE501.1‒ Comparative Religious Systems 1
AE501.2‒ Comparative Religious Systems 2

TEXTBOOK CO-AUTHOR: • World Religions and Cults: Counterfeits of Christianity- 3 Volumes

DEPARTMENT: Apologetics & Evangelism

Patty Tunnicliffe

Raised in a traditional, conservative Christian home and blessed by parents who were dedicated Christians as well as serious students of the Word of God, Patty was taught the core beliefs of Christianity, studied the Bible regularly. But no one taught her why Christianity was true. Eventually, realizing that many Christians were unprepared for the spiritual climate, she felt called to apologetics and earned a MA from Southern Evangelical Seminary. She is a Bible teacher, conference speaker, and former public school teacher.

SSS COURSE: AE502‒ Introduction to Christian Apologetics

TEXTBOOK CO-AUTHOR: • Reasons For Belief

DEPARTMENT: Apologetics & Evangelism

Frank Turek

Dr. Turek is a dynamic speaker and award-winning author or coauthor of four books. As the President of Cross Examined, Frank presents powerful and entertaining evidence for Christianity at churches, high schools and at secular college campuses that often begin hostile to his message. He hosts a weekly TV program, and a radio program which airs on 186 stations each week, and has debated several prominent atheists including David Silverman, president of American Atheists. Turek was an aviator in the U.S. Navy, has a master’s degree in Public Administration from George Washington University and a doctorate in Philosophy of Religion from Southern Evangelical Seminary, and has taught Leadership and Management at George Washington University.

SSS COURSE: AE503‒ Defending The Faith With Confidence

TEXTBOOK: • I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist

DEPARTMENT: Apologetics & Evangelism

Randy Newman

Teacher and writer with Connection Points, Newman seeks to engage people’s hearts the way Jesus did. He is the Senior Teaching Fellow for Apologetics and Evangelism at The C. S. Lewis Institute and an adjunct faculty member at several evangelical seminaries and at Patrick Henry College. Newman served for over thirty years with Campus Crusade for Christ and continues to minister to students and professors at George Mason University. A Messianic Jew, he is the author of three books on evangelism and faith, blending theological insight with practical outreach. He holds an M.Div. and Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Trinity International University and is passionate about equipping believers to share the gospel thoughtfully and compassionately.

SSS COURSE: AE504‒ Practical Evangelism

TEXTBOOK: • Questioning Evangelism

DEPARTMENT: Counseling, Transformation & Spiritual Power

Raymond & Lynmarie Franklyn

Survivor of a 15-month oppression, Raymond’s expertise in depression and suicidal ideation is extensive, and his spiritual optimism contagious. After his instantaneous deliverance, the couple began ministry training, eventually earning MDiv’s and DMin’s from Shalom Bible College and Seminary. Raymond was commissioned by the US Air Force Auxiliary and served as a Chaplain in the Civil Air Patrol; while Lynmarie focused on developing resources related to discerning the Voice of God. They’ve served as lead pastors and ministers in several churches including inner-city churches and black churches; and the couple also trained and established several prophetic ministry teams.

SSS COURSES

• CTSP501‒ The Perpetual Voice of God: Authors: Raymond & Lynmarie
• CTSP504‒ The Visual Voice of God: Author: Lynmarie

CURRICULUMS INCLUDED

DEPARTMENT: Counseling, Transformation & Spiritual Power

Robert S. McGee

Robert McGee is a professional counselor and lecturer. He is founder of Rapha, a nationally recognized health care organization that provides in-hospital and outpatient care with a Christ-centered perspective for adults and adolescents suffering with psychiatric and substance abuse problems. He is also president of Search Resources. Ordained as a Southern Baptist minister, his books have sold millions of copies. In his book The Search for Significance, McGee confronts the lies that trigger cycles of self-doubt and God-doubt which rob us of our joy. One by one, this author helps students confront such lies and dismantle them, while pointing to a higher truth that is the source of meaning and of life itself.

SSS COURSE: CTSP503‒ Redemption from Tyrannical Inner Roots

TEXTBOOK: • The Search For Freedom
WORKBOOK: • The Search for Significance Workbook

DEPARTMENT: Counseling, Transformation & Spiritual Power

Richard Gallagher M.D

A board-certified psychiatrist professor of psychiatry at NY Medical College and a psychoanalyst on the faculty of Columbia University, he served many years as Westchester’s psychiatric emergency and crisis director. He earned a BA at Princeton University in Classics, Phi beta Kappa, winning the class Award in Latin and Greek, with residency at Yale University. The longest-standing member of the International Association of Exorcists, serving as a scientific adviser on its board. Dr. Gallagher has devoted many years to distinguishing between cases of overt demonic attacks and medical or psychiatric disorders. In this capacity, he has undoubtedly seen and documented more cases of diabolical possession/oppression than any other physician in history.

SSS COURSE: CTSP601‒ Deliverance Counseling Foundations

SECONDARY TEXTBOOK: • Demonic Foes: My 25 Years as a Psychiatrist Investigating Possessions, Diabolic Attacks, and the Paranormal

DEPARTMENT: Leadership, Ethics & Citizenship

Frank Damazio

After founding and pastoring Eugene Christian Fellowship for twelve years, Frank returned to Portland, Oregon as senior pastor of City Bible Church and President of Portland Bible College. Damazio is co-chairman of Ministers Fellowship International, a world-wide fellowship of pastors. He earned his Bachelor of Theology at Portland Bible College, and his Master of Divinity at Oral Roberts University. He has authored 30 books. His book, Vanguard Leadership, encourages leaders to break free from stagnation, mediocrity, and complacency‒ in favor of a bold new standard. The IUS course will put particular emphasis on his chapter on ministerial ethics.

SSS COURSE: LEC501‒ Ministerial Leadership & Ethics

TEXTBOOK: • The Making Of A Leader

DEPARTMENTS: Theology & Church History
Apologetics & Evangelism • Leadership, Ethics & Citizenship

Norman L. Geisler

Dr. Norman Geisler has taught theology, philosophy, and classical Christian apologetics on the graduate and undergraduate level for over 50 years and authored or co-authored over 100 books. He has served as a professor at Trinity Evangelical Seminary and Dallas Theological Seminary. Education: William Tyndale College, Wheaton College, Northwestern University, Loyola University.

SSS COURSE: LEC601‒ Contemporary Social Issues & Ethics

TEXTBOOK: • Christian Ethics: Contemporary Issues and Options