Eastern Panhandle Bible Institute

EPBI is accredited through Appalachian Bible College. Our desire with EPBI is to hold ongoing classes each semester as a spiritual growth and leadership development tool for area churches. The courses are designed to fulfill the requirements of a Bible Certification program (30 credit hours). This will build toward a later goal of offering an Associates Degree in Bible & Theology (61 credit hours).

Spring 2025 Semester

Cost:
credit $300
audit $150
CEU $150

Register for EPBI through Appalachian Bible College's website: abc.edu/epbi

BI 272 - INTRO TO BIBLE STUDY
FIRST CLASS: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time: Thursdays @ 7:00 PM
Instructor: Dr. Jim Schuppe
Location: Fellowship Bible Church; 160 Daniel Road, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442

This course is an introduction to hermeneutics - the science of Bible interpretation. Using ground level methods of Bible study, students will learn to approach scripture in light of its historical and grammatical context. They will be challenged to study with a keen eye for detail and learn how to observe, interpret, and apply God’s Word to life.

TH 272 - THE DOCTRINE OF THE BIBLE AND CHURCH
FIRST CLASS: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time: Tuesdays @ 6:45 PM

Instructor: Dr. Mark Johnson

Location: Independent Bible Church, 2306 Hedgesville Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25403

The doctrine of the Bible will focus on the inspiration, innerancy, authority, canonicity, and transmission of the text of Scripture to explain how the Bible came to be the reliable rule for all faith and practice. The doctrine of the Church will study the New Testament teaching of the church, with an emphasis on local church’s importance, mission, organization, and function.

BI 285 - THE GOSPEL OF MARK
FIRST CLASS: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: Thursdays @ 6:45 PM

Instructor: Pastor John Rickman

Location: Independent Bible Church, 2306 Hedgesville Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25403

This exposition aims at discerning the author’s intended meaning in the text of the Gospel of Mark. The course includes: 1) an introduction to significant historical background and interpretive issues, 2) a demonstration of exegetical method in the Gospel, and 3) a synthesis of primary biblical-theological themes in this book.