Department of Bible & Theology
The purpose of the Department of Bible & Theology is to equip Christian men and women for life and ministry through the instruction of the Bible, theology, and proper hermeneutics. To accomplish this purpose, the department prepares students to know the Bible through a course on the science of Bible study (hermeneutics), Bible survey courses and theology courses
Because Bible and biblical worldview learning is at the center of what we do, students should have the best tools available to study God's Word. While not required, the purchase of the Logos Bible Software is encouraged as an aid to required research in the Bible & Theology courses. Logos provides an efficient, time-saving alternative to traditional library-based methods of study. Additional cost savings are recognized through the inclusion of required textbooks in the digital library within Logos. Students interested in purchasing the software can contact the chair of the Bible & Theology department for assistance.
Department Objectives:
Students will:
- Articulate a foundational knowledge of Scripture, theology, and the gospel.
- Apply a valid hermeneutical method of research skills in biblical interpretation.
- Demonstrate an evangelical, biblically informed, and historically and culturally sensitive theological method.
- Appraise differing biblical, theological, cultural, and historical views.
- Formulate a gospel-oriented, biblical worldview that shapes life and ministry.
- Display a commitment to lifelong spiritual growth scripturally, theologically, and missionally in a church community.
Undergraduate Biblical Studies Program Chair: Dr. Tony Shetter
Dr. Tony Shetter has been teaching bible courses at the graduate and undergraduate level for over ten years. He enjoys teaching the Bible, especially the Old Testament, in its literary and historical context, while making it relevant for today. He is an alumnus of Lancaster Bible College and holds two degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary—a ThM in Academic Ministries, and a PhD in Old Testament Studies. Prior to coming to Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School, he served as associate pastor at Ethnos Bible Church for ten years. Tony is married to Michelle, also a graduate of DTS. Together, they enjoy doing various kinds of creative ministries.