Bible Academy 

Summer (VBS) Semester IN-PERSON Classes

1714 Olive Road Augusta, GA 30904

Summer Semester: June 9, 2025 – June 13, 2025

Pre-Registration in Church Office – May 4, 2025 – June 9, 2025

(Registration open until the first class session)



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 Certificate of Progress Program (COPP), 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 COPP.

All Summer Semester courses will be presented in person at Good Shepherd Baptist Church  during the Vacation Bible School. 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, to arrive by June 6, 2025. Confirmation of online registration will be provided. If you have questions regarding
your registration, please contact Dean Roberta Hatcher or Dean of Record, Rev. Rhonda Daigs, at Good Shepherd for assistance. Following registration and payment of fees, students may report to
their designated classroom in the Family Life Center on June 9, 2025. Textbooks may be ordered from https://www.sspbnbc.com/ or  https://www.amazon.com/

NOTE: The Bible Academy Graduation and Closing Program is scheduled for Sunday, July 20, 2025, 3:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Baptist Church. All course participants for the 2024-2025 will receive a formal invitation to participate in the ceremony.


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:  REVIEW   BIBLE  ACADEMY  COURSE  DESCRIPTIONS  SUMMER  COURSES




1079 – Survey of John
Instructor:  Rev.  Dr. James Hogan 

Students in this course will focus on the fourth gospel and its uniqueness. Students will identifythe 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.

Class Dates: June 9-13, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Good Shepherd Family Life Center
Textbook: The Gospel of John (Volumes 1&2)/William Barclay
https://www.sspbnbc.com/ or  https://www.amazon.com/



1066 – Women in the Old Testament
 Instructor:   Veronica Harris

This course of study will identify female characters in the growth and decline of the Jewish nation. The course will include women in the patriarchal families, judges, and the various queens throughout the history of Israel.

Class Dates: June 9-13, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Good Shepherd Family Life Center
Textbook: All the Women in the Bible/Herbert Lockyer  
https://www.sspbnbc.com/ or  https://www.amazon.com/





1112 – Survey of Revelation
Instructor: Dr. Henry Baptiste

This course will focus on the book of Revelation with emphasis on authorship, date, theme, and recipients. The prophetic themes, symbols, and interpretations of various revelations will be discussed. This course will survey the basic principles found in the book of Revelation.

Class Dates: June 9-13, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Good Shepherd Family Life Center

Textbook: Revelation: Every Man’s Bible Commentary/Charles Ryrie
https://www.sspbnbc.com/ or  https://www.amazon.com/

Summer 2025 Bible Academy Registration 


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