Certificate of Bible and Theology
Academic Level
Certificate/Diploma
Duration
8-10 Months
Assessment
Yes. Certificate of Completion
Study Method
Online
Certificate of Bible and Theology Overview
Certificate of Bible and Theology is the complete introduction to the word of God. It combines the basics of understanding the Old & New Testaments with the Theology of God and the Trinity.
This qualification is the perfect starting point for a deeper appreciation of the Bible. It is a structured program of study that guides the learner through the basics of Understanding and Interpreting the Old and the New Testaments.
This certificate is an introduction to the theological concepts of the Bible. It helps the learner understand God and the Trinity. We learn who God is, the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We also learn about humanity and our intimate relationship with God.
Who the Certificate of Bible and Theology is for
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The Certificate of the Bible & Theology is a foundational qualification and is designed for those who want an introductory qualification to study the Bible.
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It is ideal for those seeking an understanding of the Old and New Testaments and how God has communicated with people in the past and continues to speak to us today.
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The Certificate of the Bible & Theology is a foundational qualification and is suitable for those who want to build a strong foundation for deepening their understanding of who God is.
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It is ideal for those seeking to get the big picture of God.
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Who is seeking to answer the questions: Who is God? Who am I in God? How do I relate to God today?
What you will learn
Introduction to the Biblical Narrative
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How to understand & communicate the Bible’s key themes, events, characters and how to apply lessons learnt in my life and ministry.
Analyse & Apply the Bible
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How to master the features of a study Bible, to interpret what a biblical passage meant to its original audience and how to apply learnt principles to my life, family and ministry community.
Our Place in Gods Narrative
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You will learn about the big picture – God, Us & You and finding your place in God’s Mission. God among people & affecting earth through the preaching of the kingdom. You will be challenged to be involved in the Plan, not just on-lookers.
Theology of God
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How to grasp the true nature of God revealed in the Father, Jesus & the Holy Spirit. You will also learn how to assess personal needs and grow in the gifts and fruit of the Spirit
Theology of Humanity
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Personal insights into the nature of humanity, how God created us to be in a perfect condition and the impact of the sin on the human condition. You will develop insights into humanity as it applies to your life, family, and ministry community. You will learn what the Bible, theology and church history says about the human condition. Discuss the implications for the nature of humanity and ministry today as outlined in the Scriptures.
Theology: Ministry in the Spirit
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How to discern insights, revelations and promptings given by the Holy Spirit and when they are for private edification or the edification of others. You will grow in the expressions of gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit and when to act on promptings of the Holy Spirit in accordance with the biblical guidelines.
Included Courses
This course presents a ‘bird’s eye view’ of the Bible as one story. Each teaching is aimed at equipping learners with the skills and knowledge required to evaluate, communicate and apply the biblical narrative to a specific contemporary ministry context.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Seeing the Bible as One Story
- Orientation/Creation
- The Plot: Solution: The Patriarchal Narratives
- YHWH is crowned Israel’s King
- The Former Prophets: from Conquest to Exile
- The Ups & Downs of Samuel
- The Latter Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel & Twelve
- Jeremiah: The Weeping Prophet
- The Writings
- Lamentations: the Shedding of Righteous Blood
- Who is Jesus?
- The Crescendo of Jesus
- The New Covenant
- Epistles: New Covenant Prophets
- Good Deeds are Essential
- The Hope of Resurrection
About your instructor
Matthew Jarlett
Following the completion of his Bachelor of Arts (Biblical Studies), Matthew assumed the Vocational Education Course Supervisor role with Harvest Bible College.
Course Reviews
Who is christ
i have learned and understood who is Christ and how did salvation get to us. furthermore have learned more and benefited more about the duty of prophets and who are they ( former and latter). the connection between the old and the new testaments. this has really help me a lot
My testimony
Am giving a testimony on how I have been inpacted good knowledge of of our lord Jesus Christ. I have enjoyed the course more and it has made me grow in wisdom and knowledge, my call in following God has been magnified
Insightful
I enjoyed the level of depth in the teachings
This series of lessons is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to utilise the features of a study Bible, as well as historical and cultural analysis to compose an accurate application of a biblical passage.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction to Interpretation
- Introduction to Study Bibles
- A Pattern for Application
- Look for Clues
- Original Audience & Historical Context
- Researching Historical Context
- Genre Pitfalls (Part 1)
- Genre Pitfalls (Part 2)
- Literary Context
- Observation
- From Analysis to Meaning
- But we are different… aren’t we?
- Meaning to Application
- Summary & Example
About your instructor
Pastor Andrew Groza
Andrew is an experienced Pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the e-learning industry. Skilled in non-profit organizations, E-Learning, coaching, organizational development, and instructional design. Andrew holds a Master of Arts in Ministry from Harvest Bible College.
Course Reviews
Finding the real meaning in scripture.
I found Andrew to be a very dynamic lecturer who was very easy to listen to and understand. This module has helped me to realize the dangers of taking scripture out of context and applying it to areas where it was never intended to be. It will help me to dig deeper into scripture and really seek to understand the meaning, context and how it applies today. Ultimately it will make me a better preacher!
Knowledge is power
This course has enabled me to study the bible as a detective. As a pastor, I have learned that I need to understand the original audience of the bible and how it applies to us today.
Review of the Lifelong Leadership Development Part 2
The course helped me in aligning to the original audience history and culture and also to evaluate the differences between the contexts of the original message.
The lessons in this series are presented by a number of experienced ministry leaders, with the emphasis on the Holy Spirit – who He is and what He loves to do, the Spirit’s work with and through believers, and Holy Spirit empowered outreach.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction to Course
- The Spirit the Life-Giver
- The Person of the Holy Spirit
- Holy Spirit Baptism
- Relating to the Holy Spirit
- The Work of the Spirit
- Community of the Spirit
- The Gifts of the Spirit
- Experiences of the Holy Spirit at Work
- The Fruit of the Spirit (1)
- The Fruit of the Spirit (2)
- Jesus & Ministry of the Holy Spirit
- What Does Ministry in the Spirit Look Like?
- When Prayer Doesn’t Work
- Evangelism in the Gospel: Jesus
- Evangelism with Paul & the Apostles
- The Breath of the Gospel
- Different Approaches to Evangelism
- Sharing Your Testimony
- The Missional Discussion
- Talking to Non-Christians
- Spirit Led Ministry
- Discipleship & Follow Up
- Following People Up
- Developing an Understanding of the History of the Holy Spirit
About your instructor
Tex Houston
Tex (Gary) became a successful pub musician in 1980’s, from there began working with large church & community organisations in media and music production. He has travelled to many places in the world, usually with a video camera and tripod, either doing documentaries on Australians working in other lands, or filming his own works on Anzac history in the First World War. In addition to being an avid steam engine enthusiast with YouTube channel ‘symphony of steam’, Tex is an authority on Christian worship.
Matthew Jarlett
Following the completion of his Bachelor of Arts (Biblical Studies), Matthew assumed the Vocational Education Course Supervisor role with Harvest Bible College.
Course reviews
The most equipping to the ministers
The course has opened me up to new dimensions and understanding of the Holy Spirit. As a passionate disciple maker, I will be able to teach, encourage others with the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
Theology -ministry in the spirit
I just want to thank the director and the entire team for the work they are doing to make sure we are baked prepared for the good works this course of the holy spirit is also very important we can do nothing in ministry without the holy spirit.
Holy Spirit
In this session I have about who is the Holy Spirit, He is not a thing but a person. How can we get baptized and how does He work in us, different type of gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit. I also learned that Holy Spirit is in the triun God, He reminds us, teach us, intercede for us , testify convicts, enpower us guides us and regenerate us. He has attributes, emotions and will.
This course is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to evaluate contemporary ministry practices and develop a ministry plan based on theologies of mission and church.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction – God, Us & You
- What Mission is not/What Mission is
- Creation, Covenant, Consummation – God’s Rule
- The Missio Dei through Israel
- The Missio Dei through Christ
- The Missio Dei through the Church
- Culture (1) God’s mission is within cultures
- Culture (2) National & Local. Being effective WITHIN a culture
- Contextualisation – 3 step model
- Proclamation – What is the Gospel?
- WHO – What on earth is the church?
- WHAT – What does the church do?
- HOW – The charismatic community. Tongues/baptism/healing
- Being Christ-like, Love, God’s community
- Our life together. Part 1. Authority, leadership & Governance.
- Our life together. Part 2. Structure & order in community
- The Church in History Part 1 – Roman Catholic church
- The Church in History Part 2 – Reformation/revivals/Pentecost
- The Church in History Part 3 – Sacred Space
- YOU – From our to my
- YOU – internal – A faithful witness
- In the School of Christ – We are a student
- Church in the Public Sphere (Sermon on the Mount)
- What now? Thoughts about moving forward
About your instructor
Pastor Andrew Groza
Andrew is an experienced Pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the e-learning industry. Skilled in non-profit organizations, E-Learning, coaching, organizational development, and instructional design. Andrew holds a Master of Arts in Ministry from Harvest Bible College.
Course Reviews
I am in God's plan
Very clear teaching and illustration of where I am in God’s ultimate plan.
It was very interesting and thought provoking 🙂
I thought this course was very thought-provoking. I especially liked the lesson about how we need to proclaim the good news in a different way rather than just washing it down. It really resonated with me.
Understanding God's plan
Knowing and understanding God’s plan from the very beginning of the book of Genesis and after the fall of man is so amazing. God by His divine and master plan makes the church and the individual that trusted Him to be partakers of His something big. I am so grateful as being in that circle and to go and proclaim God’s saving grace to all.
This course introduces the theology of God, as you explore the relevance of theology, the Trinity in the Old and New Testament, the Person and Work of Christ and the Holy Spirit, as well as the gifts and fruits of the Spirit.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction & Relevance
- Talking Theology
- Introducing the Trinity
- Trinity in the Old Testament
- Trinity in the New Testament
- God as Trinity
- Trinity as Community
- Historical Misconceptions
- God the Father
- God the Son
- God the Holy Spirit
- Trinity Together
- The Work of Christ
- The Work of the Holy Spirit
- Gifts & Fruit of the Spirit
About your instructor
Dr DJ Konz
DJ is Associate Dean of the Faculty of Theology, and Head of the Theology Department, at Alphacrucis College. DJ comes from a background in the Christian Non-Profit sector, most recently as the Executive Director of Advocacy at Compassion Australia. He wrote his doctoral dissertation at the University of Aberdeen on the child in the thought of Karl Barth, and his wider teaching and research areas include systematic and historical theology (especially Karl Barth and Dietrich Bonhoeffer), as well as mission theology, public and political theology, and child theology. He is the co-editor of Theology, Mission and Child: Global Perspectives (Oxford: Regnum, 2014) and has published various book chapters and journal articles.
Pastor Jeremy Weetman
Jeremy has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty years. He and his wife plated the church they lead on the Gold Coast (Australia), Eikon Community, in 2006 and transitioned the congregation into a missional expression of church. He has served on various denominational committees and has been teaching in bible colleges since 2011. He is studying towards his Doctor of Ministry and is interested in sacred space and contemporary spirituality.
Course Reviews
Encouraging
Great exposition
Thank you axx
Me getting more knowledge here
The Godhead: Eternally Wonderful and Purposeful
Theology of God is totally refreshing, as I gained very fresh insights into the nature of the trinity of God.
What an amazing experience to learn anew the character, Intelligence and unity of the Godhead.
The Father, the Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit all divinely presented as distinct personalities yet transcendentally united in purpose, as revealed in creation, the church, and even in human development is altogether a bliss.
This is a never-ending learning for all true believers, nevertheless.
In this course, you’ll learn some of what the Bible has to say about humanity. Unpack topics like the “image of God”, God’s response to sin, the humanity of God, suffering and forgiveness, sexuality, women in ministry and the environment.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- The Image of God
- A Broken & Damaged Image
- The Human Response to Sin
- God’s Response to Sin
- The Humanity of God
- God & Freedom
- Suffering & Forgiveness
- Unity
- Theology to Application
- Trinity & Family
- God & Sexuality
- God & Gendered Language
- Women in Ministry
- Church & Ethnicity
- Church & the Environment
- Trinity & the Poor
About your instructor
Pastor Jeremy Weetman
Jeremy has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty years. He and his wife plated the church they lead on the Gold Coast (Australia), Eikon Community, in 2006 and transitioned the congregation into a missional expression of church. He has served on various denominational committees and has been teaching in bible colleges since 2011. He is studying towards his Doctor of Ministry and is interested in sacred space and contemporary spirituality.
Course Reviews
Fantastic
Although the title is not something that would generally interest most people, this course was jam packed with theological goodness that was easy to understand thanks to the teachers.
Christian 101!!
Really helps anyone understand the broken state we find ourselves in as humanity and why we need Jesus!
God and Humanity Part2
I am really enjoying every lesson and sometimes I want to stop. The whole lessons in this Theology of Humanity brings more understanding of our brokenness and need of God. And also knowing our part and to bring God the glory in every area of our lives. About the Jeremy, he explained well and also there is power point in every lesson which a big help to my study. Looking forward for the rest of my study.
Certificate of Bible and Theology Enrolment Options
Monthly Subscription
- 6 Specifically Designed Courses
- Access with an active subscription
- Life-changing Bible and Theology
- 103 Lessons
Upfront Payment
- 6 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- Life-changing Bible and Theology
- 103 Lessons
Certificate of Bible and Theology Snapshot
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6 specifically designed courses
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103 lessons
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31 hours on-demand video
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Certification
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Full lifetime access
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Access on computer, mobile devices and TV
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All learning resources, handouts and E-library at no extra cost
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Personalised Certified Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Bible and Theology Reviews
Deeper than you Think
It deepen my understanding and makes me more excited in knowing God more.
New depths of Biblical and Gospel understanding.
Certificate of Bible and Theology Requirements
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Certificate of Bible and Theology qualification only requires a desire to learn about the introductory concepts of the Bible, and how I fit into the plans and purposes of God
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This certificate only requires a desire to learn about the introductory concepts of the Theology (God), and who God is and why I exist
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A love of God and the Word
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Learners are welcome to commence this qualification at any time
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A computer, tablet or smartphone is required
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No additional software is required
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Internet connection is required
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Lessons are presented in English
All assessment tasks must be completed to be certified
- Learners are required to complete all video lessons
- Each lesson has a short multiple choice quiz
- There are no essays to be written in this qualification
