John Leland Baptist College
1300 Mt. Vernon Dr. Georgetown, KY 40324
Phone: 502.316.8154
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AUTUMN 2026
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COURSE LISTINGS FOR THE AUTUMN QUARTER 2026
QUARTER HOUR SYSTEM
Please note that we are on the Quarter Hour System. This means that the length of a school term is 10 weeks with a final exam on the 11th week. For more information see “Quarter System” in our online catalog under “Academics.”
CLASSES BEGIN TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
Registration Deadline: September 15th
Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 22nd
Thanksgiving Break: November 23 – 27 No Classes
Classes End: December 1st
Final Exams: Week of December 7th
FIRST COURSE FREE FOR ALL NEW FIRST TIME STUDENTS
This is made possible by the generosity of our supporting churches. The student must be a member of a church within the fellowship of our Independent Baptist Churches. New students must fill out an application form and return it to the college. If the student is accepted and wishes to continue his or her studies at Leland, they will be charged the $40.00 one-time application fee. For an application form, visit our website. For more information, visit our website under FINANCIAL.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
PLEASE NOTE: Registration for all on-line classes, unless otherwise noted, ends one week before the start date of the class. In the past we have allowed some to register up to first day of class but when ordering additional books and mailing out other materials, it has in many cases caused delays and confusion for the student and teacher alike. For on-campus classes when offered students can still register at the door.
ON-LINE COURSES
OLD TESTAMENT
OT 210 Studies in the Pentateuch (Undergraduate Students) (3 Credit Hours)
OT 510 Studies in the Pentateuch (Graduate Students) (3 Credit Hours)
Instructor: Philip duBarry, B.S., B.R.E., M.A.
On-Line: Must have Windows 2010 or newer operating system.
Please Note: This is a required course for virtually all programs and degrees at Leland.
Course Description: This is part one of a seven-part series of 200 level courses which takes the student through the entire Bible. This Old and New Testament series are content courses designed to give the student the most thorough and strategic grasp of the first five books of the Old Testament—the Pentateuch. The student will not only master the "5 W's" of each book (who, what, where, when, and why) but will be exposed to every significant and substantive matter that can be crammed into a three-quarter hour course. The topics and subjects that are treated in this series of courses cover such things as Basic Content, The Historical and Geographical Settings, Difficult Verses and Passages, Bible Manners and Customs, Weights and Measures, Timeline Construction, Important People, Pagan Religions and Practices, Important Hebrew Words, Theological Concepts, and Archeology. Given that these are content courses, no research paper will be required.
OLD TESTMENT TUTORIAL
OVERVIEW
Tutorials are one of the truly unique aspects of our new curriculum. They are advanced 400 level courses in the undergraduate program and 600 level courses in the graduate school. There are five categories: Essays, Position Papers, Research Papers, Annotations and Commentary, and Difficult Passages. Our primary aim is to expose our students to the widest range possible of important subjects in and related to the Bible. As the title suggests, these classes are done under the supervision of a Tutor; they are entirely research and writing courses all written under various writing formats. For more information on Tutorials in general, and those which will be offered in the future, please contact the college.
TU/OT 450 Difficult Passages in the Old Testament (Undergraduate) (3 Credit Hours)
TU/OT 650 Difficult Passages in the Old Testament (Graduate) (3 Credit Hours)
Instructor: TBA (To Be Announced)
On-Line: Must have Windows 2010 or newer operating system.
Prerequisites: Permission of the professor. Generally, students are upper classmen.
Course Description: This course is designed to investigate selected passages of the Old Testament that have been historically problematic or controversial.
THEOLOGY
TH 201 Bible Doctrines I (Undergraduate Students) (3 Credit Hours)
TH 501 Systematic Theology I (Graduate Students) (3 Credit Hours)
Instructor: TBA (To Be Announced)
On-Line: Must have Windows 2010 or newer operating system.
Course Description: This class is part one of three courses in the study of theology. This course involves the systematic arrangement of the doctrines of the Bible and seeks to show and harmonize their inter-relationship with other Bible doctrines. This course will motivate the student to gain a mastery of all the most important doctrines of the Bible through a careful and in-depth study of the classic textbook, A Systematic Study of Bible Doctrines by T.P. Simmons.
Please Note: Must have Windows 2010 or newer operating system.
Registration: To register simply contact the school via email or phone.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
TH 316 The Doctrine of Prayer (3 Credit Hours)
TH 516 The Doctrine of Prayer (Graduate Students)
Instructor: TBA
On-Line: Must have Windows 2010 or newer operating system.
Course Description: The Bible without question places great importance on the matter of prayer. Not only do we find numerous exhortations and encouragements to pray, but there are also countless examples of praying men and women for whom God answered prayer. Since God has given His people this great privilege of communication and fellowship, it is extremely important that we understand something of the nature of prayer as it is taught in the Bible. This course is designed to be both doctrinal and devotional and to encourage the student to be a person of much prayer. If you would like to know more about this class before registering, contact us via email.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Registration: To register simply contact the school via email or phone.
BIBLICAL LANGUAGES
We believe that no one should graduate from a Bible college without some appreciation and understanding of the languages God used to give us His word. As the titles below state, these language courses are an introduction to the study of Biblical Greek and Biblical Hebrew. They will fully acquaint the students with the fundamentals of these important languages. Having completed this course, should the student choose, he or she will be more than prepared to go on to GK 201. This course is required for all programs.
BIBLICAL GREEK
GK 101 An Introduction to the Study of Biblical Greek (3 Credit Hours)
GK 101G An Introduction to the Study of Biblical Greek (Graduate Students)
Instructor: Bro. Bill Van Nunen
On-Line: Must have Windows 2010 or newer operating system.
E-mail: vannunen@johnlelandbaptistcollege.org
Textbook: Essentials of New Testament Greek, by Ray Summers; revised by Thomas Sawyer (Broadman & Holman: 1995).
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide a rudimentary introduction to the study of Biblical Greek. It is designed to give students an appreciation of Biblical Greek much like one gets in a music or art appreciation course.
Nota Bene: Please note that this is not conversational Greek—Biblical Greek is no longer a “spoken language.”
Required Course: This is a required course for all programs at John Leland Baptist College. We are first and foremost a college of the Bible; and therefore, it is the college’s belief that no one should graduate from a Bible college without some knowledge and appreciation of the language God chose to give the nation of Israel his Holy Word.
Prerequisites: None. This course begins by assuming the student knows absolutely nothing about ancient Greek or any other ancient or modern language.
Registration: To register simply contact the school via email or phone.
HEB 101 Introductory Survey of Biblical Hebrew (3 Credit hours)
HEB 101G Introductory Survey of Biblical Hebrew (Graduate Students)
Instructor: Wm. Van Nunen.
On-Line: Must have Windows 2010 or newer operating system.
E-mail: vannunen@johnlelandbaptistcollege.org
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide a rudimentary introduction to the study of Biblical Hebrew. It is designed to give students an appreciation of Biblical Hebrew much like one gets in a music or art appreciation course.
Nota Bene: Please note that this is not conversational Hebrew—Biblical Hebrew is no longer a “spoken language.”
Required Course: This is a required course for all programs at John Leland Baptist College. We are first and foremost a college of the Bible; and therefore, it is the college’s belief that no one should graduate from a Bible college without some knowledge and appreciation of the language God chose to give the nation of Israel his Holy Word.
Prerequisites: None. This course begins by assuming the student knows absolutely nothing about ancient Hebrew or any other foreign or modern language. This course is a prerequisite for Heb. 201.
Registration: To register simply contact the school via email or phone.
MUSIC
MU 101 Music Survey I (3 Credit Hours)
Instructor: Sis. Laura Meadows, B.A. Graduate Studies at University of Memphis.
On-Line: Must have Windows 2010 or newer operating system.
Format: Textbook/CD.
Course Description: This course is essentially about how to listen to and understand classical music. It provides the student with an outstanding grasp of musical forms, techniques, and grammatical terms that makes one fluent in the language of music.
Note: MU 101 is a General Studies Requirement for all students pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
ENGLISH
Since most courses at Leland require some form of writing, ENG 101 Research and Writing is a required class for programs at Leland. It should be taken as soon as possible during a student’s first year. It must be taken for a student to advance to his or her sophomore year.
ENG 101 Research and Writing. (3 Credit Hours)
Instructor: Janet Miller, B.A.
On-Line: Must have Windows 2010 or newer operating system.
Course Description: This course is designed to teach the student how to properly research and write a formal college research paper. The student will be allowed to research a subject of his or her own choice (with the approval of the instructor) and will then be guided step by step through the process of writing a formal academic paper. The student will be helped in matters of proper writing style and English grammar. Note: This course is a requirement for all B.A. degrees at Leland.
ENG 102 English Grammar and Usage. (3 Credit Hours)
Instructor: Sis. Janet Miller, B.A.
On-Line: Must have Windows 2010 or newer operating system.
Note: This course is a requirement for graduation for all undergraduate programs.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 Research and Writing.
Course Description: This course is designed to teach the student the fundamentals of English grammar and usage. Understanding the proper rules of grammar and sentence structure are essential in communicating clear and understandable thought processes and ideas. The course is also designed to improve the student’s vocabulary.
HIS 501 Graduate Research and Writing . (3 Credit Hours)
Instructor: Bro. Van Nunen.
On-Line: Must have Windows 2010 or newer operating system.
Note: This is essentially the graduate level course corresponding to the undergraduate course graduate level course ENG 101 Research and Writing; it is required for all Graduate programs and degrees. Students who took ENG 101 at Leland can opt to take an elective instead.
Course Description: This course is designed to teach the student how to properly research and write a formal college research paper at John Leland Baptist College.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
PS 201 The United States Constitution (3 Credit Hours)
Instructor: Philip duBarry, B.S., B.R.E., M.A.
Format: Textbook/DVD.
Course Discription: This course will examine the United States Constitution in some detail, including many important historical and contemporary issues surrounding the document. Students will additionally be challenged to consider how the Constitution affects their experience of Christianity in America.
Please Note: Must have Windows 2010 or newer operating system.
Registration: To register simply contact the school via email or phone.
Registration Deadline: Registration for all classes ends one week before the start date of the class.
MATHEMATICS
MA 101 An Introduction to College Algebra (3 Credit Hours)
Instructor: Faculty
Format: DVD.
Please Note: Three hours of mathematics is required for graduation.
Course Description: This course is intended for students who have mastered the fundamentals of Arithmetic. The student will become familiar with the terminology and symbolic nature of first year algebra and will understand how to represent linear, quadratic, rational, and radical functions using algebraic rules, tables of data, and graphs.
Registration: To register simply contact the school via email or phone.
Registration Deadline: Registration for all classes ends one week before the start date of the class.
READINGS
All books are read under the supervision of a Tutor; these Tutors consist of faculty members (and sometimes upper-level graduate students). Upon registering for a Summary and Review course, the student and the Tutor will agree on how best to cover the material in the book. The student may be required to write a Summary or Review; in some cases, the Tutor may draw up some brief questions for each chapter to be answered by the student or be asked to take some brief notes of the most important matters while reading the book and to submit them on a weekly basis to the Tutor. And in other cases, the Tutor may wish to simply hold regular discussions with the student about the book as he or she reads it. Grading will be left up to the Tutor, but generally the student will receive the letter grade of “P” meaning “Pass” on a pass\fail basis.
THEOLOGY
TH 361/561 Readings in Theology.
The Sovereignty of God, A. W. Pink. (Required Reading: 1 Credit Hour.)
OLD TESTAMENT
OT 361/561 Readings in the Old Testament.
Gleanings in Genesis, Authur W. Pink. (1 Credit Hour.)
HISTORY
HIS 361/561 Readings: Baptist Missionaries, William Carey.
William Carey (The father of modern missions). Written by S Pearce Carey. Printed by the Wakeman Trust, London. 400+ pages. This particular edition has been edited by Peter Masters. Students are allowed to purchase their own book but be careful to get the correct edition. (Required:1 Credit Hour)
HIS 362/562 Readings: Baptist Missionaries, Adoniram Judson.
To the Golden Shore, Courtney Anderson. This is a biography of Adoniram Judson and is generally considered to be the best biography of this great Baptist missionary. (Required: 1 Credit Hour)
HIS 363/563 Readings in Baptist History.
Theologians of the Baptist Tradition, revised edition, by Timothy George and David S. Dockery. (1 Credit Hour.)
PHILOSOPHY
PH 361/561 Readings in Philosophy
How Shall We Then Live, (1976) Francis Schaeffer. (1 Credit Hour)
PH 362 Readings in Islamic Thought
Political Islam: Level One, (2011) Bill Warner. (1 Credit Hour)
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
BS 361/561 Readings in Christian Psychology.
The New Dare to Discipline, (1992) James Dobson. (1 Credit Hour)
BS 362/562 Readings in Christian Psychology
Love Must Be Tough, (1996) James Dobson. (1 Credit Hour)
SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE
SC 361/561 Readings in Creation Science.
1. The World that Perished, 3rd edition, revised, John C. Whitcomb. (1 Credit Hour)
SC 362/562 Readings in Creation Science.
2. The Early Earth, 3rd edition revised, John C. Whitcomb. (1 Credit Hour)
BIBLE SURVEY
Introduction: At John Leland College we believe that nothing is more important than the careful and meditative reading of God’s word. Every student is required to read the Bible in its entirety carefully and completely. This Bible Survey series of Readings and Reflections is a graduation requirement for all programs at Leland. You will have other Bible reading assignments in classes throughout your studies at Leland, but this series of Readings and Reflections will assure us that you have at least one time carefully read and contemplated the entire Word of God. The student is free to complete these seven segments in any order he or she chooses.
Procedure: Upon registering for any segment below, the student will be assigned a “Mentor” who will oversee and monitor your work. For more information on how these readings are done, please request the 6 page “Instruction Guide.”
Undergraduate Readings and Reflections Course Numbers
OT 101 Readings and Reflections: Pentateuch. (1 Credit Hour)
OT 102 Readings and Reflections: Historical Books. (1 Credit Hour)
OT 103 Readings and Reflections: Poetical Books. (1 Credit Hour)
OT 104 Readings and Reflections: The Prophets. (1 Credit Hour)
NT 101 Readings and Reflections: Matthew—Luke. (1 Credit Hour)
NT 102 Readings and Reflections: John—1 Corinthians. (1 Credit Hour)
NT 103 Readings and Reflections: 2 Corinthians—Revelation. (1 Credit Hour)
Graduate Readings and Reflections Course Numbers
OT 501 Readings and Reflections: Pentateuch. (1 Credit Hour)
OT 502 Readings and Reflections: Historical Books. (1 Credit Hour)
OT 503 Readings and Reflections: Poetical Books. (1 Credit Hour)
OT 504 Readings and Reflections: The Prophets. (1 Credit Hour)
NT 501 Readings and Reflections: Matthew—Luke. (1 Credit Hour)
NT 502 Readings and Reflections: John—1 Corinthians. (1 Credit Hour)
NT 503 Readings and Reflections: 2 Corinthians—Revelation. (1 Credit Hour)
