Institute of Biblical EnrichmentLancaster Main Campus
For course/registration/campus questions contact:
Institute of Biblical Enrichment Office
717.560.8231 or e-mail
Director - William Kabasenche
Course Schedule for Fall 2008
Monday Evening |
Term |
Tuition |
Instructor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Life of Christ EBI0106++ This unique “Going Deeper” course will study the earthly life and ministry of Jesus as recorded in all four gospels with an emphasis on His teaching, reactions, feelings, and understanding of people and their spiritual and physical needs as well as key events, which shaped His ministry. Explore how to transfer Jesus’ people skills into present day application. 3 CEUs. |
October 6– November 10 6:30–9:30 p.m. 6 weeks |
$150 | Mr. Tim Nicholls, Adjunct Faculty, Lancaster Bible College Institute of Biblical Enrichment |
| Biblical Counseling: Personality Disorders EBC0422* “Personality disorder” is a psychological term used to refer to persons who are struggling with severe problems such as Bipolarism that are revealed in all areas of their personal functioning. This course will both respond to this label from a biblical perspective to provide more clarity and seek to address how we can begin to provide help to the people who are covered by this description. Many of those with these types of problems end up at our churches and they present some unique challenges in the application of Biblical truth to bring about change. 2 CEUs. |
October 6– November 24 7–9 p.m. 8 weeks |
$100 | Rev. Russ Hobbs, Pastor/Counselor, Coleman Chapel, Lititz, PA |
| The Constitution of the United States: Its Effect on America in 1776 and Today EGE0717 Why is there so much disagreement today concerning the interpretation of our country’s constitution? How do people’s view of God, atheism, political liberalism or conservatism affect the structure of our society and the laws that govern our country? This unique course will discuss these issues and others by means of a video lecture series. Topics to be dealt with each week will include: “A Biblical View of History, Laws and Government,” “The Beliefs of our Founding Fathers,” “From Biblical Absolutes to Evolutionary Humanism” and “A Victory Plan for Restoring our Constitutional Heritage.” 1.5 CEUs. |
October 6– November 10 7–9 p.m. 6 weeks |
$75 | Mr. James Clymer, Attorney, Clymer and Musser |
| Computer Application: Introduction to Excel EGE0722 Spreadsheets can do more than simply add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers for you; the spreadsheet is a tool that helps you manage data. This class is designed to give you a basic, hands-on understanding of the functionality of Excel, to show you a few essential tools, and then to explain some specific uses that you might find helpful for completing tasks and operations. It is designed for users who are new to Excel or for users who have very little experience using the functionality of Excel. 1.5 CEUs. |
October 6– November 10 7–9 p.m. 6 weeks |
$75 | Mr. Micah Story, Mail Services Director, Lancaster Bible College |
| Tuesday Evening |
Term |
Tuition |
Instructor(s) |
| Galatians: Liberty in Christ vs Religious Legalism EBI0112 This course will be a study of Galatians, and of Paul’s concern for the negative effects of legalism in the church rather than Christian liberty and justification by faith as originally taught by the Apostle Paul. 2 CEUs. |
October 7– November 25 7–9 p.m. 8 weeks |
$100 | Rev. Preston Kay, Pastor/Counselor, Abundant Life Christian Church, Lancaster, PA |
| Biblical Counseling: Case Studies Practicum EBC0414* This course is designed as the final required course in the Lay Counselor Training Certificate program. As such, students should already have completed Counseling Methodology and Counseling to the Whole Person and should be near completion of the 15 CEU’s of courses required for the program. Counseling situations will be presented by the instructor and by the class with discussion on how to counsel those case studies. The purpose of this course is to take the material learned in the other counseling courses and practically work with it on situations involving real people. 2 CEUs. |
October 7– November 11 7–9:30 p.m. 6 weeks |
$100 | Rev. Dr. Bill Graybill, Pastoral Counseling, Ephrata, PA |
| Gods of America: Exploring Our Country’s Fascination with False Teachings EBD0316 Using the Bible as a plum-line, this course will analyze the history and fascination with religion in America. From agnostism to cults to the rising influence of other world religions to other Biblically twisted theologies, this course will examine how they influence and shape our culture. 2 CEUs. |
October 7– November 25 7–9 p.m. 8 weeks |
$100 |
Rev. Tim Hodge, Pastor, Grace Family Church, New Holland, PA |
Thursday Evening |
Term |
Tuition |
Instructor(s) |
| Daniel: The Character of the Man and His Prophetic Dreams EBI0205 This course will examine the life of Daniel as well as present the grandeur of Biblical prophecy beginning with Daniel’s vision of the four kingdoms and the seventy weeks. Other topics will be discussed such as God’s dealing with Israel, the Antichrist, the Tribulation, the Battle of Armageddon, and the signs of Christ’s second coming. 1 CEUs. |
October 9– October 30 7–9:15 p.m. 4 weeks |
$50 | Dr. Ron Gibson, Retired Pastor/Professor, Lancaster Bible College |
| Biblical Counseling: Marriage and Family Counseling EBC0410* This course will study the key to Christ-centered personalities, marriages, and parenthood. Sessions will cover typical issues involved in marriage counseling such as personal peace, roles of husband and wives, raising children, communication, and unity. 2 CEUs. |
October 9– November 20 7–9:15 p.m. 7 weeks |
$100 | Rev. Dr. Bill Graybill, Pastoral Counseling, Ephrata, PA |
| Understanding and Reaching Today’s Teens: How to Live Biblically in a Post Modern Culture ECE0631# Today’s children and teens are growing up in a rapidly changing world, a world that bombards them with a variety of new and unique challenges, choices, pressures, and expectations. This practical course will prepare participants to effectively engage young people for the Gospel by helping them understand and respond to the rapidly changing world of children and teens. Students will develop an understanding of today’s youth culture and its many facets (music, media, developmental issues, sexuality, body image, advertising, etc). Youth workers, parents, pastors, educators, and grandparents will benefit from this course. 2 CEUs. |
October 9– November 20, 7–9:15 p.m. 7 weeks |
$100 | Mr. Ed Weber, Director, Youth Ministry Innovations, Lancaster, PA |
Saturday Morning |
Term |
Tuition |
Instructor(s) |
| Biblical Counseling: Dealing with Addictions EBC0407* “Addictions” is a word heard almost daily in our lives, and the range of people’s addictions seems to be endless. From a Biblical perspective “addictions” are idolatry. This course seeks to develop a more thoroughly Biblical approach to helping people struggle through these seemingly “all-consuming” struggles in their lives. Some of the more common areas of “addiction” will be looked at specifically to develop the idolatry model into a practical tool for helping people find victory in their struggles. .5 CEU. |
October 11 |
$25 | Ms. Georgianne McCue, Counselor, Mt. Joy, PA |
| Biblical Counseling: Effective Care Giving to the Elderly EBC0462* This course will focus on the phenomenon of older adult children becoming caregivers for a parent or other relative who is older then they. The ethical implications of receiving care and providing care in this unique familial arrangement will be explored. Consideration will be given to the resources that might be developed by local congregations as well as discussion on the pros and cons of Long Term Care Insurance. .5 CEU. |
October 25 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 1 day |
$25 | Rev. William Cave, Director of Social Services, Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra, PA |
| The History and Theology of the Holocaust EGE0725 The History and Theology of the Holocaust is a complex issue. Three things must be understood as to why the Holocaust happened: understanding the Abrahamic Covenant; the history of Jewish/Christian relationships over the centuries; and how it culminated in the Holocaust under Nazis Germany. .5 CEU. |
November 8 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 1 day |
$25 | Rev. John Metzger, Area Teacher, Minister , Jewish Awareness Ministries, Lancaster, PA |
| Biblical Counseling: Conflict Resolution EBC0424* Christian confrontation, as defined in Galatians 6, is the practice of Spirit-filled believers going to an erring brother in love and helping him to get right with God. Restoration should be the goal of confrontation in Biblical Counseling. This course will examine how counseling, and when necessary, confrontation can be therapeutic to an individual’s emotional well being. .5 CEU. |
November 22 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 1 day |
$25 | Rev. Dr. Bill Graybill, Pastoral Counseling, Ephrata, PA |
| Today’s Youth Culture: The Effects of Materialism on Our Teen’s ECE0632# In today’s society, peer pressure, targeted marketing campaigns, and bad parenting have all been blamed for increasing materialism in teens. What happens when material possessions become more important than spiritual or ethical values. The goal of this course is to explore materialism from a Biblical perspective by reflecting on why teens buy things (is there a link between materialism and self esteem), the difference between greed and need, and how to put God before possessions. .5 CEU. |
December 6 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 1 day |
$25 |
Mr. Chuck Holt, Director, The Factory Youth Center, Paradise, PA |
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Lancaster Bible College
901 Eden Road, Lancaster PA 17601
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