Emmaus Center Courses
Courses That Open Scripture for Deeper Faith
Emmaus Center for Biblical Teaching courses invite learners into careful biblical study, theological reflection, and spiritual formation. Each course is designed to help participants read Scripture with greater depth, clarity, and faithfulness.
Courses
Courses for Biblical Formation
Emmaus Center for Biblical Teaching courses are designed for more than information. They invite participants into careful biblical study, theological reflection, and spiritual formation. Some courses stand on their own as learning experiences, while others prepare participants for pilgrimage by opening the Scriptures before entering the lands and places connected to them.
Study Scripture
Read the biblical text with historical, theological, and spiritual depth.
Deepen Formation
Connect learning with prayer, discipleship, and faithful Christian life.
Prepare for Pilrimage
Some courses serve as preparation for pilgrimages, helping participants engage sacred places with deeper biblical understanding.
Current Courses
Current Course Offerings
Explore current offerings in biblical study, theological reflection, and spiritual formation.
From Rome to Nagasaki
Faith Under Persecution
The witness of the martyrs reminds us that Christian faith is not merely belief but a life lived in devotion to Christ. Through biblical study, historical reflection, and the stories of faithful Christians across the centuries, this course invites participants to consider the cost of discipleship and the enduring power of Christian witness.
Instructor: Dr. Randy Furushima
Format: Online via Zoom
Duration: Six Sessions
Schedule: July 21–August 25, 2026
From Antioch to Ephesus
The Missionary Church of Paul
Follow the early Church as the Gospel moves from Antioch to Ephesus through the ministry of Paul and his companions. Through biblical study and theological reflection, this course explores the work of the Holy Spirit, the growth of Christian mission, and the enduring call to faithful witness.
Instructor: Dr. Randy Furushima
Format: Online via Zoom
Duration: Six Sessions
Schedule: October 20–November 24, 2026
From Study to Pilgrimage
Learning Before Walking
Many Emmaus Center for Biblical Teaching pilgrimages grow out of courses that help participants engage Scripture, history, and theology before visiting these places in person. Studying first often deepens the experience of encountering sacred places with greater biblical understanding and spiritual attentiveness.