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The UBF Institute Continuing Education Program supports and equips local UBF ministries and Bible teachers. This concise program is biblical, practical, and relevant to the UBF ministry. For the fall term (September 15 - November 30, 2025), we offer three courses: Old Testament Biblical Hebrew, Ecclesiology Toward a Healthy Church, and Bible Study on the Farewell Discourse.

• Old Testament Biblical Hebrew (by Dr. Ezra Cho): This course teaches basic Biblical Hebrew, emphasizing its importance for biblical interpretation and practical application, including the interpretation of Old Testament passages. First Class: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7 PM Central Time/USA
• Ecclesiology Toward a Healthy Church (by Dr. Augustine Suh and Pastor Juan Seo): This course explores the biblical foundations of the church and the marks of a healthy church, with a specific focus on UBF ecclesiology, to equip leaders as builders of healthy church communities. First Class: September 15, 2025, 6:30 PM
• Bible Study on the Farewell Discourse (by Pastor Mark Vucekovich): This course studies John 13-17 in eleven lessons to learn Jesus' essential teachings on discipleship and how to apply them practically in our lives and help others do the same. First Class: Tuesday, September 9, 7:30 PM

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-----OLD TESTAMENT BIBLICAL HEBREW

Instructor: Dr. Ezra Cho (PhD, New Testament from Asbury Theological Seminary; specializes in Pauline Theology and Biblical Languages of Greek & Hebrew)

This course introduces basic and intermediate Biblical Hebrew, emphasizing the significance of the original Hebrew language and methods of biblical interpretation using Hebrew, along with practical applications. It will also briefly cover the interpretation of Old Testament passages.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

• Learn basic and intermediate Biblical Hebrew grammar, syntax, and how to utilize Hebrew grammatical tools. 
• Understand Hebrew grammar and syntax comprehensively and learn how to interpret the Old Testament in its original language.
• Grow closer to God by studying His words and works.

Meeting Schedule:

• Seven bi-weekly sessions via Zoom
• First Class: Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 7 PM Central Time/USA

-----ECCLESIOLOGY TOWARD A HEALTHY CHURCH

Instructors: Dr. Augustine Suh (PhD, Systematic Theology) and Pastor Juan Seo (PhD cand., Practical Theology, New York UBF Pastor)

This course explores the foundational role of the church within God's cosmic plan. Far from being a mere human assembly, the church is understood as God's chosen people, the very body of Christ, and the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. As a messianic community, it serves as a powerful demonstration and testament to the coming kingdom of God. Our primary aim in this course is to explore the biblical basis of the church and facilitate the development of healthy church communities. To achieve this, we will examine the biblical foundations, coupled with discussions on historical and contemporary perspectives. A particular focus will be placed on reviewing and articulating the ecclesiology of UBF (University Bible Fellowship). Furthermore, we will identify and explore key characteristics of a healthy church, along with their practical applications.

This course will equip participating leaders to cultivate a healthy church community by fostering a strong understanding of the church, particularly the UBF church ministry, in their role as community builders.

Meeting Schedule:

• Seven sessions every other Monday, 6:30 PM Central Time/USA
• First Meeting: September 15, 2025, 6:30 PM

-----THE FAREWELL DISCOURSE
Jesus’ Last Words to His Disciples, John 13–17

Instructor: Pastor Mark Vucekovich (Chicago UBF Senior Pastor)

These chapters in John are unique in the Bible. In them, Jesus prepares his disciples for what is about to happen to him, and especially for life in this world without his human presence. He begins with washing their feet and ends with praying for them. These words show us what our Lord Jesus, the original disciple-maker, considers essential for discipleship in any time and place. His focus and his wisdom are far superior to anyone else’s.

Based on these chapters, we will study eleven lessons on discipleship. In these eleven lessons, we aim to learn how to follow our Lord Jesus personally and how to practically help others do the same.

Meeting Schedule:

• Eleven weekly sessions, Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM Central Time/USA, open to everyone interested.
• First Class: Tuesday, September 9, 7:30 PM

*REGISTER: https://ubfinstitute.org/anouncement/ubf-institute-continuing-education-fall-2025-register-by-september-8/