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BWGI Certification · Spring 2027
- 8 Weeks
- Live on Zoom
- Taught in English
- Chinese eBook Available
Schedule
Dates & weekly meetings
USA
Jan 12 – Mar 2, 2027
Asia & Australia
Jan 13 – Mar 3, 2027
Apply by
Jan 5, 2027
| USA – West Coast | Tuesdays · 4:00–5:30 pm PST |
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| USA – East Coast | Tuesdays · 7:00–8:30 pm EST |
| Asia | Wednesdays · 8:00–9:30 am HKT |
| Australia (Brisbane) | Wednesdays · 10:00–11:30 am AEST |
One global class — each row is the same live session in your time zone.
Watch
Meet the course with Dr. Eckman
BC104 Theology of Emotions — Course Introduction
David Eckman, Ph.D.
Tears to Diamonds — Trailer
The video series on suffering used in this course
Managing Emotions
Discovering the Father Heart of God
About the Course
A true Biblical psychology
Emotions exist within the Trinity — so, as image-bearers, they exist within us. Yet there is great confusion about their place in the Christian life. This course surveys the Old and New Testament teaching on the source, function, and shepherding of our emotions, and examines how Scripture powerfully addresses suffering and the pain of life.
Designed for pastors, Christian counselors, disciplers, and Bible teachers — and anyone who wants to grow in emotional and spiritual health. Taught by David Eckman, Ph.D., with Gayle Encarnacion and Olivia Tsui.
Course Sections
What you’ll study
- The Source of Our Emotions
- What Are Our Emotions?
- The Significance of Our Emotions
- The Holy Spirit – An Emotional Presence
- Understanding Our Emotions
- Emotions & the Self
- Emotions & the Subconscious Life
- The Imagination & Our Emotions – The Weaver & the Potter
- How to Minister to Our Emotions
- The Goal of Our Emotional Life – Blessedness
- Plus: Psychology & the Bible, Reflection on Gender Confusion, and the Tears to Diamonds video series on suffering
Course Materials
Books & videos you’ll use
Course Outcomes
You will grow in
Knowledge
- A Biblical theology of emotions
- How redemption shapes our emotional life
- Principles of healthy spirituality
Heart
- Treat your emotional life as a key spiritual issue
- Value healthy, effective emotions
- Commit to ministry in your vocation
Skills
- Emotional management
- Effective communication
- Using the Bible in counseling
Choose Your Level
Study at every stage of the journey
Level 1
Course with Dr. Eckman
$450
$125 for M.A. in Ministry Studies students
Both course books, online videos, community discussion groups, 5 lectures, and the opportunity to ask Dr. Eckman your questions.
Level 2
Small Group Cohort
$225
A cohort group with a facilitator. Includes the book, online videos, community discussion groups, and 5 lectures.
Level 3
Self-Paced Study
$200
Study online at your own pace. Includes the book and access to the online videos.
Limit one registration per order — your registration is linked to the email you provide at checkout.
Have questions? Email Us or call +1 925‑846‑6264