Certificate of the Bible
Academic Level
Certificate/Diploma
Duration
4-6 Months
Assessment
Yes. Certificate of Completion
Study Method
Online
Certificate of the Bible Overview
This certificate is the perfect starting point for a deeper appreciation of the Bible. The Certificate of the Bible is a structured program of study that guides the learner through the basics of Understanding and Interpreting the Old and the New Testaments.
Who the Certificate of the Bible for
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This certificate 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
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.
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
Great course
This is a great overview of the Bible as one story that explains how all the books fit from creation to the fall to the Exile and Restoration including the old and new covenants.
Enjoying the teaching
I am impressed with the delivery of the teaching. I am enjoying the course and look forward to more.
Review
Enjoying the teaching. It is very informative and I am learning a great deal. Delivery is superb.
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
An informative and helpful unit
This unit has given me the tools to understand and know how to correctly interpret and apply of the Bible.
A Powerful Online Bible Course
I have been blessed immensely by this program. For a remote worker like me who finds it impossible to attend to regular classroom study with fixed session schedules, having the flexibility that the online course provide is very beneficial. Thank you for coming up with this idea. God Bless You!
Better knowledge
Has enabled me to interpret scriptures correctly.
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
Made me feel special.
Understanding the word from God perspective made me realise how special I am in his eyes and how fearfully and wonderfully I am made.
It was amazing
It was very informal
Refresher
I did bible college many years ago and Axx is a good refresher without the pressure of assignments and exams.
Certificate of the Bible Enrolment Options
Monthly Subscription
- Understand the Bible
- 3 Specifically Designed Courses
- Access with an active subscription
- 55 Lessons
Upfront Payment
- Understand the Bible
- 3 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- 55 Lessons
Certificate of the Bible Snapshot
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3 specifically designed courses
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55 lessons
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17 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 the Bible Reviews
Simplicity and Context
Great teaching videos that increases our understanding of the bible and interpreting passages
Deeper understanding of the Old Testament and Gods bigger picture in saving all people
Certificate of the Bible Requirements
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This 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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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
