EPBI

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).

Apply

To apply and register for classes at the Eastern Panhandle Bible Institute via Appalachian Bible College, visit www.abc.edu/epbi/.

Cost

Students may choose one of three options for taking classes:

• Credit               $300
• Audit Only        $150*
• CEU (Continuing Education Unit): $150*  

*May not be changed to full credit after start date.

Accreditation 

The courses of Eastern Panhandle Bible Institute are accredited through Appalachian Bible College. 

Class Expectations

EPBI students taking a class for credit will have required reading assignments, writing and research assignments, as well as quizzes and exams. Students auditing a course will have optional quizzes and exams, but all reading assignments will be required. A minimum class attendance of 75% will also be required.

Bible Certification

The following classes will be offered in upcoming semesters.  Students completing 33 hours (i.e. the four required courses along with seven electives) will receive a certificate in Bible. All classes are 3 credit hours.  

• Old Testament Survey*
• New Testament Survey*
• Introduction to Bible Study * 
• Bible and Doctrine Overview *  
• Personal Evangelism & Discipleship
• Genesis—Deuteronomy
• Old Testament Poetic Books
• Isaiah—Malachi
• Matthew-Acts
• Paul’s Letters 1
• Paul’s Letters 2
• Doctrine of the Bible and Church
• Homiletics (Preaching)
• World Religions/ Cults
• Church History/ Western Civilization
• American Church History
• Biblical Thinking and Worldview
• Electives on Books of the Bible

*Required class for completing the EPBI Bible Certification Program.

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Spring Classes – 2026

BI 272 INTRO. TO BIBLE STUDY
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.  

Location:  Independent Bible Church
When: Thursdays @ 7 p.m.
Starting Jan. 15th
Instructor: Dr. Jim Schuppe

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BI 171 BIBLE AND DOCTRINE OVERVIEW
An introductory course including a survey of basic Bible doctrines, and the historical and conceptual themes of both the Old and New Testaments.

Location:  Fellowship Bible Church
When: Tuesdays @ 6:45 p.m.
Starting Jan. 13th
Instructor: Pastor Mark Henson

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Instructors

Pastor Mark Henson

Mark Henson is the Associate Pastor of Adult Ministries at Fellowship Bible Church. He is a graduate of Appalachian Bible College (BA in Bible), Baptists for Israel Institute (M. Israeli Studies), and Baptist Bible Seminary (M.Div.).

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Dr. Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson is Pastor-Teacher at Independent Bible Church in Martinsburg, WV. He is a graduate of Appalachian Bible College (BA in Bible/Pastoral studies), Grace Theological Seminary (Th.M. in Old Testament), and Baptist Bible Seminary (D.Min.).

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Pastor George Michael

George Michael is retired as Adult Ministries Pastor at Independent Bible Church in Martinsburg, WV, and previously served as Principal of Grace Academy in Hagerstown. He graduated from Wheaton College with a B.A. in Social Science and completed graduate work at both the University of Virginia and Baptist Bible Seminary.

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Dr. Jim Schuppe

Jim Schuppe is a former Academic Dean at Washington Bible College, professor at Liberty University, and a retired Senior Pastor from Belcroft Bible Church in Bowie, MD. His vast knowledge of God’s Word, as well as
his years of pastoral experience, lend depth to his classroom
presentations.

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