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Exegetical Theology
- Old Testament Introduction (John Miller)
- New Testament Introduction (Richard Barcellos)
- Biblical Hermeneutics (Richard Barcellos)
- Reliability of NT Documents & Textual Criticism (James White)
- Life & Theology of Paul (Sam Waldron)
- Exposition of Romans (Sam Waldron)
- Biblical Theology I (Richard Barcellos)
- Biblical Theology II (Richard Barcellos)
- The Decalogue & the Sabbath in Redemptive History (Jon English Lee)
- Elementary Greek 1 (Timothy Decker)
- Elementary Greek 2 (Timothy Decker)
- Intermediate Greek: Syntax & Exegesis (Michael Emadi)
- Elementary Hebrew 1 (Josh Wilson)
- Elementary Hebrew 2 (Josh Wilson)
Historical Theology
- Historical Theology I – Early Church (Sam Waldron)
- Historical Theology II – Medieval/Reformation Church (Sam Waldron)
- Historical Theology III – Modern Church (Sam Waldron)
- Historical Theology IV – The Baptists (Tom Nettles)
- Historical Theology Overview (Tom Nettles)
- The Puritans in Context (Jim Renihan)
- The Life & Theology of Benjamin Keach (Tom Hicks & Chris Holmes)
- Jonathan Edwards & Andrew Fuller (Tom Nettles)
- Historical Origins of Baptist Covenant Theology (Sam Renihan)
Systematic Theology
- Symbolics (Sam Waldron)
- Systematic Theology: A Biblical & Confessional Overview (Sam Waldron)
- Introduction to Systematic Theology & Apologetics (Sam Waldron)
- Doctrine of the Word (Sam Waldron)
- Doctrine of God (Sam Waldron)
- Doctrine of Man & Ethics (Sam Waldron)
- Doctrine of Christ & Salvation (Sam Waldron)
- Doctrine of the Church (Sam Waldron)
- Doctrine of Last Things (Sam Waldron)
- Reformed Baptist Covenant Theology (Fred Malone)
- Polemics (James White)
- Questions in Eschatology (Sam Waldron)
- Hyper-Calvinism & the Free Offer in the Gospel (Sam Waldron & Curt Daniel)
- Biblical Assessment of the Social Justice Movement (Tom Ascol)
Practical Theology
- Introduction to Pastoral Theology I (Fred Malone)
- Introduction to Pastoral Theology II (Fred Malone)
- Preaching I (Tom Ascol)
- Preaching II (Chris Holmes)
- History of Preaching & Preachers (Chris Holmes)
- Pastoral Counseling (J. Ryan Davidson)
- Biblical Spirituality (Michael Haykin)
- Law & Gospel in Pastoral Ministry (Fred Malone)
- Preaching Christ from All of Scripture (Fred Malone)
- Introduction to Evangelism & Missions (John Miller)
CBTS Conferences
Exegetical Theology
BI11 Old Testament Introduction
Prof. John Miller
CoversĀ issues related to the canon and text of the Old Testament. Deals with genre, background, authorship, date, recipients, and contents of Old Testament books. Introduces the student to critical views.
Password: 722BC
BI13 New Testament Introduction
Dr. Richard Barcellos
Covers issues related to the canon and text of the New Testament. Deals with genre, background, authorship, date, recipients, and contents of New Testament books. Introduces the student to critical views and Synoptic issues.
Password: CBTS1689
BI14 Biblical Hermeneutics
Dr. Richard Barcellos
Covers principles of Reformed hermeneutics, history of hermeneutics, sources of hermeneutical principles, canonical structure and hermeneutics, biblical genres and hermeneutics, the Bibleās interpretation of the Bible, biblical theology and hermeneutics, typology, and contemporary issues.
Password: 1677
BI41 Reliability of NT Documents & Textual Criticism
Dr. James White
In this study we will examine the reliability of the New Testament tradition as a whole and introduce the subject of the textual criticism of the manuscripts of the New Testament. Sound, accurate knowledge in this area is a ministerial and apologetic must.
Password: CBGM
NT31 Life & Theology of Paul
Dr. Sam Waldron
This course covers the life, ministry, and theology of the Apostle Paul. It also analyzes the current state of Pauline studies and discusses such issues as Paul and the Old Testament and Paul and the Law.
Password: cbts1689
NT41 EXPOSITION OF ROMANS
Dr. Sam Waldron
This course offers an expository survey of Paulās Epistle to the Romans.Ā Focus will be placed on the exposition of Romans 1-11.Ā Occasional excurses will focus attention on individual texts and theological issues of particular importance.
Password: 1689
BT11 Biblical Theology I
Dr. Richard Barcellos
Introduces the discipline of Biblical Theology. Covers its place and function in the encyclopedia of theology, a brief history, a working definition, various models and practitioners, and hermeneutics and Biblical Theology.
Password: CBTS1689
BT12 Biblical Theology II
Dr. Richard Barcellos
Reviews and continues the study of the discipline of Biblical Theology. Focuses on the progressive, organic, Christo-telic unfolding of Special Revelation in light of the entire canon of Scripture. Concludes with examples of biblical-theological exegesis with the goal of preaching.
Password: JohnOwen
BT42 The Decalogue &
the Sabbath in
Redemptive History
Dr. Jon English Lee
This course surveys the biblical, theological, and historical data relevant to the moral law of God, paying particular attention to the Sabbath in the scope of redemptive history.
Password: 1677
NT11 Elementary Greek I
Dr. Timothy Decker
An introduction to the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Biblical Greek, designed to give students the skills necessary for translation and interpretation of the Greek New Testament and selected extra biblical literature.Ā The instructor will guide students toward achieving a basic grasp of the Koine Greek language.
Password: logos
NT12 Elementary Greek II
Dr. Timothy Decker
An introduction to the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Biblical Greek, designed to give students the skills necessary for translation and interpretation of the Greek New Testament and selected extra-biblical literature.Ā The instructor will guide students toward achieving a basic grasp of the Koine Greek language.
Password: theos
NT21 Intermediate Greek: Syntax & Exegesis
Advanced study of Greek syntax with application to the translation and analysis of the Greek New Testament and other early Christian literature. The instructor will guide students toward achieving a basic reading competence in the Koine (or Hellenistic) Greek language.
Password: Josephus
OT11 Elementary Hebrew I
Dr. Joshua Wilson
An elementary study of Hebrew grammar for the translation and interpretation of the Old Testament.Ā The student will gain an introduction to the basic elements of Classical Hebrew,Ā learn word recognition through a study of Hebrew phonology and morphology,Ā gain proficiency in Hebrew vocabulary, andĀ apply these learned skills to the translation and interpretation of the Hebrew Old Testament.
Password: qatal
OT12 Elementary Hebrew II
Dr. Joshua Wilson
An intermediate study of Hebrew grammar for the translation and interpretation of the Old Testament. The student will gain an introduction to the intermediate elements of Classical Hebrew,Ā learn word recognition through a study of Hebrew morphology,Ā gain increased proficiency in Hebrew vocabulary, andĀ apply these learned skills to the translation and interpretation of the Hebrew Old Testament
Password: davar
Historical Theology
HT11 Historical Theology I, Early Church
Dr. Sam Waldron
This course provides a prolegomena to the study of historical theology, an overview of the expansion of Christianity in the early church period, a discussion of the doctrinal significance of the Apostolic Fathers, and a consideration of the two great developments in the history of doctrine in the early church period: the recognition of the canon and Trinitarianism.
Password: Augustine
HT12 Historical Theology II, Medieval/Reformation Church
Dr. Sam Waldron
This course considers the life of Augustine and the major developments in the area of the application of salvation flowing from the epochal of that church father through the Medieval and Reformation periods beginning in the 5th century and continuing into the 17th century.
Password: cbts1689
HT13 Historical Theology III, Modern Church
Dr. Sam Waldron
This course considers the history of the modern church and the major developments in the church during the Enlightenment and Post-Enlightenment. Ā Includes developments in the areas of the doctrine of the church, the relation of church and state, eschatology, the modern missionary movement, and the charismatic movement as well as the origins and rise of Reformed Baptists in the 20th century.Ā Ā
Password: Machen
HT14 Historical Theology IV, The Baptists
Dr. Tom Nettles
Covers historical theology of the Baptists from the seventeenth century to the present.
Password: cbts1689
HT15 Historical Theology Overview
Dr. Tom Nettles
This course in History of Theology gives an introduction to and survey of the major questions and resultant ideas in the history of the development of Christian doctrine from the immediate post-Apostolic writers to the present.
Password: history
HT15 Historical Theology Overview
Dr. Sam Waldron
This course in the History of Theology gives an introduction to and survey of the major questions and resultant ideas in the history of the development of Christian doctrine from the immediate post-Apostolic writers to the present.
Password: overview
HT41 The Puritans in Context
Dr. Jim Renihan
An introduction to Puritanism in contexts of the ecclesiastical and civil struggles of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and the place of the movement in the churchās theological development.
Password: 1689HT41
HT42 The Life & Theology of Benjamin Keach
Drs. Tom Hicks & Chris Holmes
This course is designed to provide students with a greater understanding of the life and theology of Benjamin Keach. Particular attention will be given to Keachās theological convictions and his pastoral ministry and preaching.Ā
Password:Ā horselydown
HT44 Jonathan Edwards and Andrew Fuller
Dr. Tom Nettles
Designed to give the student a working knowledge of the lives, ministries, contributions, and theological system of Jonathan Edwards and Andrew Fuller. Also, the student will be led to see the powerful influence that Edwards had on the thinking and system of Fuller.
Password: kettering
HT45 Historical Origins of Baptist Covenant Theology
Dr. Sam Renihan
This course provides a prolegomena to the study of historical theology, an overview of the expansion of Christianity in the early church period, a discussion of the doctrinal significance of the Apostolic Fathers, and a consideration of the two great developments in the history of doctrine in the early church period: the recognition of the canon and Trinitarianism.
Password: 1677
systematic Theology
ST14 Symbolics
Dr. Sam Waldron
AĀ survey of the historical background, original sources, doctrinal content, and biblical basis of theĀ 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith.
Password: cbts1689
ST15 Systematic Theology: A Biblical and Confessional Overview
Dr. Sam Waldron
This course is intended to provide an overview of all the major loci of Systematic Theology emphasizing confessional definitions and scriptural support for major Christian doctrines.
Password: CBTS1689
ST21 Introduction to Systematic Theology and Apologetics
Dr. Sam Waldron
Surveys the issue of theological method, provides an introduction to and defense of systematic theology, and furnishes a historical survey, exegetical approach, and systematic development of Christian apologetics.
Password: 1677
ST22 Doctrine of the Word
Dr. Sam Waldron
Includes an overview of the entire doctrine of revelation beginning with revelation in general, proceeding to redemptive revelation, concluding with a treatment of the doctrine of Scripture which examines both its major attributes and the issue of the canon.
Password: 1677
ST23 Doctrine of God
Dr. Sam Waldron
This course focuses on the being, attributes, Trinity, and decree of God.
Password: 1677
ST24 Doctrine of Man & Ethics
Dr. Sam Waldron
This course covers the origin, identity, constitution, and free agency of man; manās original relationship with God and integrity before God; the creation ordinances; the Fall; actual, original, and imputed sin; the consequences of sin; common grace, and ethics in light of manās creation.
Password: imagodei
ST25 Doctrine of Christ & Salvation
Dr. Sam Waldron
AĀ treatment of both the person and work of Christ.Ā The treatment of the person of Christ includes study of the deity, humanity, personality, and sinlessness of our Lord.Ā The treatment of the work of Christ includes study of the necessity, nature, and extent of His atonement.Ā This course also includes a study of the backdrop and overview of theĀ ordo salutis.
Password:Ā Redeemed
ST26 Doctrine of the Church
Dr. Sam Waldron
Provides a comprehensive overview of the doctrine of the church. Includes discussion of its nature and identity, its origin and institution, its authority and government, its corporate worship, mission, tasks, and ordinances, its relationship to other divine institutions (the family and the state), and its ultimate goal and destiny.
Password: cbts1689
ST27 Doctrine of Last Things
Dr. Sam Waldron
Begins with a survey of eschatological thought in the history of the Church. The major structural considerations for an understanding of redemptive history (including the already/not yet, the kingdom of God, and the millennium) are considered. Finally, special questions are treated, including the gospel age, the imminence of Christās second coming, the resurrection, and the eternal state.
Password: CBTS1689
ST41 Reformed Baptist Covenant Theology
Dr. Fred Malone
The purpose of this course is to teach the Covenant Theology which Baptists have held in the past, both biblically and historically. Modern-day issues which affect Covenantal Baptists today will be examined in due course: paedobaptism, paedocommunion, theonomy, hyper-covenantalism, the New Perspective, New Covenant Theology, etc. The implications for a robust Reformed Baptist Covenant Theology will be explored in matters of evangelism, sanctification, ecclesiology, sacraments, eschatology, pastoral ministry, etc.
Password: Coxe
ST43 Polemics
Dr. Sam Waldron, Jon English Lee,
Tom Hicks, & John Divito
Ā This course will introduce the student to the major doctrinal and apologetic themes relating to evangelizing and responding to Islam, Roman Catholicism, Mormonism, Theonomy, and Continuationism.Ā
Password: Polemics24
ST44 Questions in Eschatology
Dr. Sam Waldron
This course builds on ST27 which surveyed the history of eschatological thought in the church; the major structural considerations involved in selecting a system of eschatology; and the special questions which arise with regard to the present age, the intermediate state, the resurrection, and the eternal state. ST44 takes up a number of important questions currently debated among evangelicals regard eschatology including issues related to its theological importance, its hermeneutical approach, its didactic implications for the church in the present age, the future of the ethnic Jews, and the climax of world history in the eschaton.
Password:Ā EQ1689
ST46 Hyper-Calvinism & The Free Offer of the Gospel
Drs. Sam Waldron and Curt Daniel
The content of this course overviews the history and theology of Hyper-Calvinism and provides a refutation of it taking into account its re-emergence in movements in the 20th Century.
Password: 1689Doctrine
ST47 Recovering the orthodox van til
Dr. Lane Tipton
The course will cover the context, background, structure and implications of the trinitarian theology of Cornelius Van Til. Topics will cover Van Tilās theology of the Creator-creature relation, reception of Calvinās doctrine of trinitarian personhood, integration of continental Dutch and English Puritan trinitarian theology, the bearing of the doctrine of perichoresis on image of God, the covenant of works, and revelation. Special attention will be given to close readings of Van Tilās primary sources.
Password: amsterdam
ST49 Biblical Assessment of the Social Justice Movement
Dr. Tom Ascol
This course is an evaluation of the literature and ideologies that are being promoted under the modern social justice movement. Biblical, theological, and historical assessments of the movement will be considered from a confessional framework. Applications to church and culture will be explored.
Password:Ā Ascol
ST50 Doctrine of God for Counseling
Dr. Sam Waldron & John Miller
This course focuses on the being, attributes, Trinity, and decree of God, with a particular focus on their practical application to biblical counseling.
Password: docGod4counsel
ST53 Spurgeon on the Law & Sabbath
Dr. Brandon Rhea
This course covers Charles Haddon Spurgeonās life and adherence to the Second London
Confession of Faith regarding the Law of God and the Christian Sabbath.
Password: parkstreet
Practical Theology
PT11 Introduction to Pastoral Theology I
Dr. Fred Malone
Focuses on the man whom God calls to the work of pastoral ministry in a local church. The nature of that call and of the qualifications for the office of pastor/elder/bishop are examined. The relationship of pastoral theology to the other theological disciplines with emphasis on the Christological center of pastoral ministry is explored.
Password: cbts1689
PT12 Introduction to Pastoral Theology II
Dr. Fred Malone
Focuses upon the work of pastoral ministry, including preaching, teaching, prayer, evangelism, counseling, leadership and administration. The theological foundation for these responsibilities is explored with emphasis on the gospel-centeredness of each.
Password: 1689
PT13 Preaching I
Dr. Tom Ascol
This course is an introduction to biblical preaching. The importance of preaching in pastoral ministry, its biblical basis, and the principles involved in the preparation and delivery of sermons will be investigated.
Password: lloydjones
PT14 Preaching II
Dr. Chris Holmes
Continuation of PT13 with practicum.
Password: inseason
PT15 History of Preaching and Preachers
Dr. Chris Holmes
Survey of the life and ministries of some of the most well-known preachers in the history of the church.
Password: 1689Cbts
PT16 Pastoral Counseling
J. Ryan Davidson
A survey and introduction to the role of the pastor as a counselor of Godās people using the Word of God. The course will survey theological, historical, and practical areas related to pastoral counseling and will focus on the use of the Scriptures in the counseling ministry of the church.Ā
Password: Scalpel
PT17 Biblical Spirituality
Dr. Michael Haykin
Turning-points in the History of Christian Spirituality. Study of the personal, spiritual disciplines of the Christian life and their place in the pastorās life and ministry.
Password: Diognetus
PT18 Law & Gospel in Pastoral Ministry
Dr. Fred Malone
All men are either under the covenant of law or the covenant of grace. For this reason, pastoral work must understand the implications of each covenant for all men. The purpose of this course is to explore the law/gospel covenants and dynamics for effective pastoral care, preaching, counseling, etc.
Password: 1677
PT19 Preaching Christ from All of Scripture
Dr. Fred Malone
The study of āpreaching Jesus Christ in all the Scripturesā requires (1) a brief survey of the specific hermeneutics most applicable to the task, (2) the theological doctrines which justify such a task, and (3) the application of these issues to the practice of the task.
Password: imperative
PT21 Introduction to Evangelism & Missions
Prof. John Miller
Study of the history, theology, and practice of evangelism, church planting and missions.
Password: Fuller
PT31 Marriage & Family Counseling
Prof. J. Ryan Davidson
A survey and introduction to the role of the pastor as a counselor of Godās people using the Word of God specifically with applications to marriage counseling and work with families. Ā The course will survey theological, historical, and practical areas related to marriage and family counseling and will focus on the use of the Scriptures in the counseling ministry of the church. Various topics will be addressed from a biblical perspective such pre-marital counseling, marital challenges, conflict, and spiritual issues.
Password: marriage
PT35 Case Studies in Pastoral Counseling
Dr. Fred Malone
Password: cases
PT52 History of Counseling & pastoral care
Prof. J. Ryan Davidson
A survey of pastoral care and counseling within the history of the Christian church. Various time periods will be examined, and the pastoral care and related pastoral ācounselingā approaches will be critiqued.
Password: conscience
PT54 Counseling & the Body
Prof. J. Ryan Davidson
Password: bodysoul
CBTS Conferences
CBTS Mentoring Conference
Brian Croft, Phil Newton, Fred Malone,
John Miller & Sam Waldron
The mentoring conference was held in Louisville, KY on June 25-26, 2018 and was held to serve as a resource for the CBTS pastoral mentoring program.
Covcon 2022: I Will Build My Church
Paul Washer, Sam Waldron,
Tom Nettles, & John Miller
I Will Build My Church: Taking up the Urgent Task of Missions and Church Planting. The first annual CBTS Conference on theology was held in Louisville, KY on March 17-19 and featured messages from Paul Washer, Sam Waldron, Tom Nettles, & John Miller.
Covcon 2023: How Then Should We Worship?
Conrad Mbewe, Sam Waldron, John Miller, Tom Nettles, Jim Savastio, & Scott Aniol
How Then Should We Worship? The second annual CBTS Conference on theology was held in Louisville, KY on March 23-25, 2023 and featured messages from Conrad Mbewe, Sam Waldron, John Miller, Tom Nettles, Jim Savastio, & Scott Aniol.
Other Resources
NT Biblical Theology
Stephen Garrick
WR11 Writing & Research
Dr. Chris Holmes
This course is designed to teach the basic concepts of academic writing and to familiarize students with the full scope of the writing process. Ā Students will receive instruction enabling them to produce written assignments which employ critical, analytical, and research skills.Ā The assigned writing experiences will culminate in the production of a properly organized, mechanically sound, and fully documented research paper.Ā
Password: CBTS1689
The Functions of the Law of God in the Bible
Dr. Richard Barcellos
Password: 1689
The Man as Priest in His Home
Dr. Sam Waldron
Password: CBTS1689