The Practical Theology Class should be beneficial to anyone that desires to participate or audit the discussions. However, it is specifically designed as training sessions for men that desire to become Elders at Grace Bible Church. Titus 1:9 specifically requires that elders are to be “holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict.” In seeking to fulfill this Biblical qualification, among the requirements GBC has set forth in our Elders Policy  is the ability to discuss and give a Biblical defense in specific areas of Practical Theology. This course of classes assumes that there is already a background in Bible Survey, Hermeneutics and Systematic Theology since Practical Theology is the application of each of those areas of study to the issues of human life. Those who do not have these backgrounds will still benefit from the discussions of the particular topics, but will probably struggle to derive a Biblical response to them.

The format of the class will assume familiarity with the subjects and will consist mostly of discussion rather than lecture. Suggested material to read or listen to are listed with each topic. The pdf schedule below can be downloaded, but is subject to modification. At minimum, the linked written material should be read and sermons / lectures should be reviewed before class. Suggested books are optional for greater in depth study. Additional resources may be added at anytime, so check this online schedule regularly.

We will stream class and post them on our pages on Youtube and Sermon Audio. However, since it is known that YouTube will restrict or even block material that does not match their ideas of political correctness, some discussions may only be available on Sermon Audio.

If you have questions about a particular subject, you may email them to Pastor@GraceBibleNY.org I will try to include them in the discussion for that subject, or add them as a follow-up in the next class.

Simply a Slave of the Lord Jesus Christ
Pastor Scott L. Harris
Grace Bible Church, Wappinger, NY

Class Schedule
The class meets at the church on Thursdays at 6:30 PM. A zoom link can be provided for those too distant away or have a scheduling conflict that prevents personal attendance. Contact Pastor Harris to get the link.

The pace of the class will proceed as discussion allows, so read ahead in case the discussion moves faster, but if there is a longer discussion the next subject will be delayed. The tentative schedule below will be updated as the class progresses. The order of discussion will remain the same.  Video links will be posted as they are produced.

Tentative Class Schedule 2024-25 – Dates subject to change