Bible Academy 

Fall Semester IN-PERSON Classes at Good Shepherd Baptist Church

1714 Olive Road Augusta, GA 30904 | 706-733-0341

Fall Semester: October 14, 2025 – January 31, 2026


Online Pre-Registration – September 1, 2025 – October 10, 2025

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 Christian Educators program (CCEP), 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
CCEP.

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 10, 2025. 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




STEP 1: Bible Academy Course Descriptions and Schedules for Fall 2025  





1001 – Introduction to the Bible - CCEP
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.


Dates: Dec. 2, 9, 16; Jan. 6 and 13
Class Day/Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Textbook: Introduction to the Bible (G. Guns)  




1007 – Survey of the Old Testament -CCEP
Instructor: Dr. Henry Baptiste

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: Oct. 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4,11,18, and 25
Class Day/Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Textbook: The Heart of Hebrew History (H. I. Hester)




1079 – Survey of John - CCEP
Instructor: Dr. James A Hogan

This course will focus on the fourth gospel and its uniqueness.
 Students will identify the specific features that characterize
John’s gospel and distinguish it from the Synoptic Gospels, with
 emphasis on John’s writings and the ministry of Jesus Christ.


Dates:  Nov. 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, and 15
Class Day/Time:  Mondays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Textbook: The Gospel of John, Vols. 1 & 2 (W. Barclay)

1094 – Survey of Ephesians
Instructor: Sis. Veronica Harris

This course will examine the book of 1 Corinthians
with emphasis on the date, authorship, themes, and
general content. Students will reflect on some of the
significant problems that challenged the church as addressed by Paul.

Dates: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, and 29
Class Day/Time: Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Textbook: The Letter to the Ephesians & Galatians (W. Barclay)

2007 – Christian Stewardship - CCEP
Instructor : Sis. Joyce Murry

This course will cover the basic tenets of Christian
stewardship---time, talent, and tithe. Students will
begin to understand how to effectively manage their
resources through a better understanding of the spiritual
principles, practices, and contributions of Christian stewardship.

Class Dates: Dec. 22, 29; Jan. 5, 12, and 19
Class Day/Time: Mondays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Textbook: Giving to God: The Bible’s Good News About
Living a Generous Life (M. A. Powell)




2023– Creative Ways of Teaching
Instructor: Sis. Beatrice Brown

This course is designed to share information that
will enhance and maximize the teaching/learning
process, thereby leading to a more effective
teaching ministry.

Dates: Dec. 6, 13, 20; and Jan 3
Class Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
Textbook:  Effective Teaching Practice 21st Century
Christian Educators (Dr. Mary McConnell)

4005 – The Doctrine of Salvation
Instructor :Dr. Craig Beasley

This course will examine salvation from the perspective of grace
and regeneration. Grace looks at God’s unmerited favor
toward man, while regeneration looks at the process by
which God transmits Himself into the soul of man and makes  him new.

Class Dates: Oct. 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, and 22
Class Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Textbook:  The Spiritual Man (Watchman Nee)

7010– Introduction to Discipleship - CCEP
Instructor : Rev. Clarence Moore 

This course is designed to help students develop a fundamental understanding of what it means to acknowledge Christ as Lord and Savior of their lives. It provides Biblical truths related to true discipleship and examples for Christians to follow. It also provides students with practical ways to live out their faith daily.

Dates:  Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23; Dec. 7, 14, 28, and Jan. 4 and 11
Class Day/Time:  Sundays, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Textbook: Spiritual Discipleship (J. Oswald Sanders)



9004 – Writing Techniques I - CCEP
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 their writing skills.

Class Dates: Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6 and 13
Class Day/Time: Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Textbook: The Elements of Style (W. Strunk, Jr.)

Fall 2025 Bible Academy Registration 


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