Bible Academy 

Fall Semester IN-PERSON Classes at Good Shepherd Baptist Church

1714 Olive Road Augusta, GA 30904

Fall Semester: October 14, 2024 – January 31, 2025

Online Pre-Registration – September 7, 2024 – October 7, 2024
In-person Registration at the church is open until the first session of each class

ABOUT US: The Bible Academy is a church-based Christian Leadership School that was organized in 1999 and is nationally accredited through the Sunday School Publishing Board of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. All participants will receive a national course card upon completion of class sessions and the required work. Students may take courses for spiritual enhancement or work toward a national Diploma of Christian Education through the Certificate of
Progress Program (COPP), which is offered through the Bible Academy. The Registration fee is $25.00 per course. Contact Dean Roberta J. Hatcher or Dean of Record, Rev. Rhonda Daigs at christed@goodshepherdaugusta.org or visit www.sspbnbc.com for more information regarding the COPP.

All Fall Semester courses will be presented in person at Good Shepherd Baptist Church with the exception of part 2 of one course that will be presented in a hybrid format. Individuals may register online, at the church, or use the enclosed Mail-in Registration Form to send their registration information and check or money order for fees to Good Shepherd Baptist Church, P.O. Box 141 Augusta, GA 30903 by October 7, 2024. Confirmation of online registration will be provided. If
you have questions regarding your registration, please contact Dean Roberta Hatcher. Following registration and payment of fees, enrolled students will be contacted by the instructors prior to the start of the courses. Textbooks may be ordered from https://www.sspbnbc.com/ or  https://www.amazon.com/

Pastor/President – Rev. Dr. Clarence Moore
Bible Academy Dean – Dr. Roberta J. Hatcher
Dean of Record  - Rev. Rhonda Daigs
Registrar – Mrs. Lakeischa Murphy


Fall 2024 Student Evaluation Form


STEP 1:  REVIEW   BIBLE  ACADEMY  COURSE  DESCRIPTIONS  FALL SESSION 2024




1001 – Introduction to the Bible (COPP)
Sis. Karen Clark Donaldson

This course will introduce the sixty-six (66) books of
the Bible, its origin, and the important events, periods,
personalities that led to the development of the Bible in its present form.

Class Dates: Nov. 5, 12, 19 and Dec. 10, 17
Class Day/Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Textbook: Introduction to the Bible (G. Guns)



1004 – Effective Bible Reading (COPP)
 Instructor:   Rev. Rhonda Daigs

This course identifies methods and approaches to Bible study that can lead to spiritual growth and Christian maturity. Areas that will be covered include the structure of the Bible, resources for study, and other related subjects.

Class Dates: Dec. 30, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
Class Day/Time: Mondays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Textbook: How to Study and Teach the Bible (J. Scruggs)




1007 –Survey of the  Old Testament COPP
Instructor: Dr. Craig Beasley

This survey course will be a general overview of the divisions,
times, places in the Old Testament. It will emphasize the nation
of Israel, events, people and archaeology of the Old Testament.

Class Dates: Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26
Class Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Textbook: Survey of the Old Testament: Bible Commentary (W. Benware)

1044 – Survey of Isaiah Part 2 - Chapters 40-66 (Hybrid)
Instructor: Sis. Helen Brown

(Students must have completed Part I) This course will cover
Israel’s enemy, Babylon, and describe the Messiah as a suffering
victim, meek and lowly. The course will also emphasize the Lord
as a mighty Ruler and King.

Class Dates: Oct. 14, 21, 28, and Nov. 4, 11
Class Day/Time: Mondays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Textbook: Interpreting Isaiah (H. M. Wolf)


2015 – Foundation of Christian Ethics (COPP) Instructor:  Dr. Anthoni McElrath

The course is designed for the student to understand the
philosophical and Christological approaches to Christian ethics.
The students will engage in Biblical principles for decision
making and conduct for living.

Class Dates: Dec. 2, 9, 16, and Jan. 6, 13
Class Day/Time: Mondays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Textbook: Christian Ethics: Contemporary Issues & Options (N. Geisler)




3008 – Theology and History of Christianity (COPP)
Instructor: Dr. Henry Baptiste

This course will outline the development of the Christian
Movement from the beginning of Jesus’ ministry on Earth to
Present times. The course will focus on the history, theology,
Culture, and times that enable Christianity to develop and grow.
Prominent persons who influenced the Christian movement will
Be identified.

Class Dates: Oct. 15, 22, 29, and Nov, 5, 12, 19
Class Day/Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Textbook: Story of the Christian Church (J. Hulburt)


9004 – Writing Techniques I – (COPP)
Instructor: Sis. Elizabeth Johnson

This course will focus on the Certificate of Progress Program writing requirements
for Phase 2. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the skills
necessary for students to complete the writing assignments.
Skills that students will master range from the development of
paragraph/topic sentences to thesis-driven essays.
This course is for individuals who wish to improve writing skills.

Class Dates: Oct. 17, 24, 31, and Nov. 7, 14
Class Day/Time: Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Textbook: The Elements of Style (W. Strunk, Jr.)

9008 – Public Speaking
Instructor: Rev. Millicent West

This course will identify the process and principles for writing speeches and delivering them in public. In addition to writing and speaking skills, that students will learn basic verbal and nonverbal communication skills that will enable them to effectively communicate with audiences.

Class Dates: Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, and Dec. 12, 19
Class Day/Time: Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Textbook: From Dull to Dynamic: Transforming Your Presentation (S.Boyd)



9024 – Technology in the Life of the Church I – (COPP)
Instructor: Sis. Gwendolyn Watts

This course will provide an introductory training on how to use
the latest technology in Christian ministry. Students will be
 introduced to presentation apps (PowerPoint andKeynote), database apps (Excel, Numbers, Access) social media apps (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) and other learning management systems (Thinkific, Google Classrooms, etc.).

Class Dates: Nov. 18, 25, and Dec. 2, 9, 16
Class Day/Time: Mondays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Textbook: 40 Days and 40 Bytes: Making Computers Work
For Your Church (A. Spiegel)

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