The Tom Currie Bible Class is named for Dr. Thomas White Currie, who became part-time supply pastor of Highland Park Presbybterian Church in 1932 while he was serving as President of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Soon after becoming acquainted with the church, he recognized a need for more people to be involved in a serious study of the Scriptures. A large group of men immediately responded to Dr. Currie’s call and formed what became known as the Tom Currie Bible Class. Dr. Currie, its first teacher, became the inspiration for other teachers who would follow him.

HPPC Men's Bible Class - October 1, 1933

In 1997 the Berean Class joined with the Currie Class. The Berean Class first met as a couples class in 1983. It enjoyed strong Bible teaching, primarily from the pastoral staff, along with caring fellowship and music.

In 2003 the Highlander-Pattee class joined the Currie Class as well. The Highlander Class was begun in 1934 by Herman and Virginia Pistor as a young couples class. The class was recognized for its faithful support of missionaries and children’s homes, as well as for its warm and supportive fellowship.The Edith Pattee Class began informally in 1945 as a class for young mothers. Originally known as the Presberean Class, it was renamed in 1965 for Edith Pattee, who taught the class until her death in 1968. In 1997 the Pattee Class joined with the Highlander Class.

The expanded Tom Currie Bible Class has been enriched by the ministry and fellowship of these members and the long traditions of faithulness they represent.

Over the years, the Currie Class has been recognized for its faithful and generous support of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and a host of missionaries and seminarians, as well as numerous charitable organizations providing aid to the homeless, to children and to the elderly.