| Through a pastoral approach to Reformed theological study and a deep
understanding of God¡¯s grace permeating their own lives, professors cultivate a
learning environment that provides a forum for you to wrestle with honest
questions about faith and life. Ultimately, we strive to help students experience life
transformation through the power of the gospel so that they know Jesus Christ
more intimately than they did before they came. When this happens, graduates
begin vocational ministry with more than just new information—they begin
equipped with tools critical for sustaining them in their roles.
Academic Focus
Our curriculum, which is rooted in and committed to the Reformed faith, strongly reflects our commitment
to train servants of the triune God to clearly and effectively interpret and
communicate God's Word. We focus on four critical areas of scholarship:
Scripture and Interpretation
Because the Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God, American Bible Baptist Seminary
emphasizes careful exegesis in the original biblical languages, literary
analysis, and awareness of archaeological and historical insights as methods of
exploring not only the meaning of a specific text, but also its role and
contribution in the unity of the Scriptures.
Theology
While biblical theology examines the roles and relations of passages in the
unfolding plan of salvation, systematic theology approaches the themes of the
Scriptures as a completed whole.
Tradition and Mission
Historical studies contextualize many of the themes studied in other parts of
the curriculum, emphasizing especially that Jesus Christ is the hero of the
Christian story in every generation and that the church¡¯s tradition is a
wonderful resource of wisdom and skilled insight for contemporary theological
reflection and pastoral practice.
Ministry and Proclamation
Courses in preaching (listed under communication); worship; counseling;
Christian education; church growth, planting, and renewal; and evangelism equip
students with principles and methods of communication and ministry leadership
important for the realization that God's truth is relevant to all times and
places.
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