Our Mission
The mission of Global Bible University (GBU), as an institution of higher learning, is to glorify God by teaching the Bible and by educating and equipping learners to serve and lead in churches, ministries, communities, and vocations.
What is Global Bible University?
GBU is duly registered with Security and Exchange Commission as an educational and training institution. It offers basic and advanced training to all who desire to become effective servants of the Lord in the field of leadership, teaching and pastoring ministries.
GBU is not a substitute to an on-campus seminary studies, but it is the best alternative for those who because of personal, family, church responsibilities, are not able to attend regular resident schooling.
Although GBU courses are not comparable to graduate seminary in-depth studies, they are not pushover either because it uses actual classroom lectures and/or actual Bible expositions in a church setting. It is therefore required that a student should be able to exercise a high level of understanding and commitment in the study of God's Word.
Our lecturers are world's renowned scholars and pastor-teachers.
GBU offers FREE Bible, Theology and Ministry courses leading to a Diplomate degree. (A DONATION OF $16 PER COURSE IS REQUESTED TO COVER STUDY MATERIALS, POSTAGE AND HANDLING EXPENSES.)
You may choose one (1) course at a time. Make a request if you need to take two at a time.
Courses Available:
BT 102 — Old Testament Survey 1 (3 credits)
A survey of the books of the Old Testament covering the period from Creation through the Davidic monarchy. Attention will be given to the distinctive message and major features of each book.
BT 104 — Old Testament Survey 2 (3 credits)
A survey of the books of the Old Testament covering the period from Solomon through the post-exilic prophets. Attention will be given to the distinctive message and major features of each book with an emphasis on the events leading up to Israel’s captivity, as interpreted by the prophets, and on the nation’s return from exile. Special consideration will be given to the prophetic expression of hope with respect to Israel’s future
BT 106 — New Testament Survey (3 credits)
An overview of the New Testament, including an emphasis on the distinctive message, historical setting, and theological contribution of each book. Geographical and archaeological support for each book is also considered.
BT/CE 210 — Biblical Church Leadership (3 credit)
Various church leadership models will be reviewed for the purpose of evaluating each against the Bible through exegetical studies of key passages. The course is designed to help the student understand and appreciate the roles of leaders in the local church and prepare them to serve and/or lead.
BT 215 — Genesis (3 credits)
A study of the book of Genesis with a view to understanding its significance; contextually, as written for the Israelites preparing to enter their new life in the land of Canaan; historically, as the book of the beginnings of the physical world and of the inhabited world; theologically, as the purposes of God for His creation were revealed and the actions of God were inserted into the world’s history to bring about His purpose of redemption; and devotionally, in applying the principles of godliness seen in the ways of God in relation to the people and events of the time.
BT 216 — Exodus (3 credits)
An inductive study of the book of Exodus with a focus on Israel’s creation and its subsequent entering into a covenant with God by which He constituted the nation as His special people and communicated the nation’s missionary mandate. Attention will be given to the historical and theological contexts of the book, the nature of the Mosaic covenant, its relationship to the Abrahamic covenant, the special features of Law, and the meaning of the Tabernacle.
BT 219 — Deuteronomy (3 credits)
A study of the Book of Deuteronomy with a view to understanding its historical context, theology and application for today. Particular emphasis is placed on the significance of Deuteronomy as a covenant document between Yahweh and Israel and the book's impact on the rest of the Hebrew canon.
BT 230 — Mathew (3 credits)
A detailed study of the Gospel of Matthew with particular attention given to the distinctive message of Matthew, his argument, his theology, and the lessons that are to be learned for the church today.
BT 231 — Mark (3 credits)
A detailed study of the Gospel of Mark with particular attention given to the distinctive message of Mark, his argument, his theology, and the lessons that are to be learned for the church today.
BT 232 — Luke (3 credits)
A detailed study of the Gospel of Luke with particular attention given to the distinctive message of Luke, his argument, his theology, and the lessons that are to be learned for the church today.
BT 235 — Johannine Literature (3 credits)
A detailed exposition of the Gospel of John and the three epistles of John. Special attention is given to John’s doctrinal emphases.
BT 236 — First Corinthians (3 credits)
An exposition of Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians with careful attention being paid to the argument of the book, its problem passages, and its contribution to New Testament church practices.
BT 247 — Life of Christ (3 credits)
A detailed study in the life of Christ. The chronological and geographical aspects of the Lord’s ministry will be stressed as He offers the Kingdom to Israel with its subsequent rejection. A term project tracing the geographical and chronological movement is required.
BT 324 — Daniel/Revelation (4 credits)
An integrated exposition of the Old Testament Book of Daniel and the New Testament Book of Revelation is made from the futurist and pre-millennial perspective. Alternate interpretations are considered. Pre-requisite: BT 104 Old Testament Survey 1 & BT 106 New Testament Survey.
BT 334 — Acts/Paul (3 credits)
A study of the expansion of the church from Jerusalem to the whole Mediterranean area. Special emphasis will be given to church principles, transitional problems, and missionary principles. The character and work of Paul is enlarged to include details from his writings.
BT 335 — Romans (3 credits)
A verse-by-verse exposition of the Epistle to the Romans with careful attention paid to the development of the argument of the book, the authorship, recipients, occasion, purpose, and theology of the epistle. Pre-requisite: BT 151 Survey of Doctrine
BT 344 — Hebrews (3 credits)
A verse-by-verse exposition of the Epistle to the Hebrews with careful attention paid to the development of the argument of the book. Emphasis is placed on the superiority of Christ to Judaism, and special attention is given to the warning passages.
BT/HIS 376 — Church History (3 credits)
A survey of the development of Christianity through the centuries. Special emphases will be placed on the history and development of Christian theology, influential leaders of the Church, the Protestant Reformation.
BT 420 — Isaiah (3 credits)
A study of this significant Old Testament book will include the historic setting, authorship, structure, and contemporary message of the book. Special emphasis will focus on the sections of the prophecy relating to the Person, work, and two advents of the Messiah.
BT 421 — Jeremiah (3 credits)
A study of this often-neglected Old Testament book will include the historical setting, complex structure, and contemporary message of the book. Special emphasis will focus on the New Covenant revelation, as well as the personal life and experiences of the prophet as a servant of the Lord in a hostile environment.
BT 422 — Ezekiel (3 credits)
A study of this neglected Old Testament book will include the historic setting, prophetic visions, prophetic content, and contemporary responses to the prophet. Special emphasis will focus on the great theological issues and eschatological significance of the messianic kingdom revelation.
BT 433 — Gospel of John (3 credits)
A verse-by-verse study of John’s Gospel that emphasizes the deity of Christ. Special attention is given to the book’s structure. Practical application will be included.
BT 151 — Survey of Doctrine (3 credits)
A basic foundation in theology is provided through a study of the major themes of the Bible, including Theology Proper, Bibliology, Christology, Pneumatology, Angelology, Soteriology, Anthropology, Harmartiology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology. A personal Statement of Faith is required of each student as a term project.
BT 205 — Theology 1: Prolegomena,
Bibliology, and Theology Proper (3 credits)
An examination of three foundational areas of Christian theology: (1) Theological prolegomena, that is, a study of the nature and method of systematic theology, (2) Bibliology, that is, a study of divine revelation as well as the inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of Scripture with an evaluation of contemporary views on these topics, and (3) Theology Proper, that is, a study of the existence and attributes of God and the biblical evidence for Trinitarianism with an evaluation of contemporary views on these topics. Pre-requisite: BT 151 Survey of Doctrine
BT 210 Theology 2: Angelology,
Anthropology, and Hamartiology (3 credits)
Building on the foundation of Theology 1, Theology 2 is an examination of what the Scriptures teach about the creatures of God. Three areas of Christian theology are covered: (1) Angelology, that is, the existence, nature, and activities of the elect angels and the evil angels, as well as the existence, fall, works, and destiny of Satan, (2) Anthropology, that is, the origin, nature, and royal calling of man, and (3) Hamartiology, that is, the doctrine of sin, including a study of the probation of man in Eden, his fall, and the results of his transgression including original sin, the imputation of Adam’s sin, and personal sin. Pre-requisite: BT 151 Survey of Doctrine
BT 250 — Hermeneutics (3 credits)
The course in Hermeneutics presents the grammatical-historical approach to interpreting the Bible with emphases on understanding the philosophy of the approach in distinction to other interpretive approaches and on the application of the principles of the grammatical-historical approach toward the development of the skill of interpretation. Pre-requisites: BT 102/4 Old Testament Survey 1/2, BT 106 New Testament, BT 110 Christian Life and Bible Study Methods
BT 305 — Theology 3: Christology,
Pneumatology, and Soteriology (3 credits)
Theology 3 logically follows the topics in Theology 2. It is a biblical and historical examination of three important areas of Christian theology: (1) Christology, that is, a study of the doctrine of the person of Christ, including discussion of His deity, humanity, and the hypostatic union, (2) Pneumatology, that is, a study of the Holy Spirit, including studies of His deity, personhood, and ministries, and (3) Soteriology, that is, a study of the work (“offices”) of Christ, the nature and extent of the atonement, the application of the work of Christ, election and human responsibility, the terms of salvation, and the eternal security of the believer. Pre-requisite: BT 151 Survey of Doctrine
BT 310 — Theology 4: Ecclesiology and Eschatology (3 credits)
Theology 4 is the capstone course in Christian theology dealing with two vital areas of biblical teaching: (1) Ecclesiology, that is, a study of the church in its two aspects, universal and local. Discussions will include the nature of the universal church, its distinction from Israel and the kingdom, and its inception on the day of Pentecost. Emphasis will be placed on the structure and function of the local church including discussions of church government, the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, spiritual gifts, the priesthood of the believer, gender roles, finances, and discipline, and (2) Eschatology, that is, the study of “the last things”—a comprehensive outline of the future events of God’s prophetic program. The major millennial views will be presented along with differing views of the Rapture of the church. Attention will be given to the unconditional covenants of the Old Testament and to the development of the doctrine of the kingdom of God in the Old and New Testaments. The reality of hell and the current debate over conditional immortality will also be discussed. Pre-requisite: BT 151 Survey of Doctrine
BT/PH 350 — Apologetics (3 credits)
An introduction to the task and methodology of Christian apologetics. This course will explore common objections to the Christian faith and prepare students to respond in reasonable and appropriate ways. Students are also introduced to the impact of postmodernism in our culture and the challenge it presents for the apologetic enterprise. May be used as an humanities elective.
For more information, write to:
Dr. Leo Salvador
P. O. Box 26 Novaliches
Quezon City, Philippines 1117
or Call: 09279289137
or send email to: dailymanna2000@yahoo.com
