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
- This certificate is a foundational qualification and is designed for those who want an introductory qualification to study the Bible
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
It was an eye opener
The entire course was informing and very educative. It revealed so many insights in the bible.
Facts about Jesus
The lesson has tremendously open my eyes to facts and error of people about Jesus
Personal review/testimonial
Introduction to The Biblical Narrative has been a great eye opener to me. In the study I discovered when and where the prophets opareted from eg before or during the exile. I also discovered the political reason for the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the people’s expectations. I equally had an eye opener on the fact that everything happening in Christianity is a fufilment of prophecy and Paul going to the gentiles was to fulfill prophecy. For these and so much more I therefore request that all ignorant pastors like me do take the rare opportunity offered by Axx to enrich the stuff they do dish to their flock. Thanks.
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
Analyse and apply the Bible
This course really open my eyes on how to study the word of God and have a deeper meaning of it.
Biblicaly preview
This course has opened my eyes to facts and important of going to study the bible deeply before applying it
Genres
Never in the world ever thought of genres, i only knew them in music , with this course i have been so equipped for next level for my ministry, i came to understand that God send this course in a perfect time for the journey a head
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
Excellent All was very good
Excellent presentation
Church history part 2
It was so empowering just to know power accumulation in those days led to major corruption. The things people were doing in private were now done publicly eg murder, sex and people became greedy. People rejected the way of Christ. Forgiveness was based on contributions people made in church. Salvation is by faith in Christ alone. What a great awakening in the 1730 when the God’s spirit began. Wesley saw the need for methodical process for people to grow in faith. Massive expansion of missinary activities realised in the 19th century.
Great Nuggets
While a lot of the teaching in this course was information I have heard before I did come away with some excellent nuggets.
Blessings to you all.
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
- 3 specifically designed courses
- 55 lessons
- 17 hours on-demand video
- Certification
- Full lifetime access
- Access on computer, mobile devices and TV
- All learning resources, handouts and E-library at no extra cost
- Personalised Certified Certificate of Completion
Certificate of the Bible Reviews
I loved this so much
I feel closer to Christ than ever before after taking this course.
Nuggets Galore
Great takeaway nuggets throughout the course. I gave my heart to the Lord when I stumbled across Christian radio one evening in NZ at 27yrs old and was blessed to be lead by Holy Spirit to an AOG church with a Senior Pastor who was an amazing teacher – so very much of what I heard was throughout the course was a refresher of what I been taught all those years ago.
Well structured and to the point.
The Certificate of the Bible was well worth it. The presenters were brilliant, their presentation style was very engaging and facilitates what the course sets out to do, encourages you to go deeper and refreshing your desire to expand your study of the Word. I would highly recommend taking the opportunity this course offers!
Certificate of the Bible Requirements
- 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
- A love of God and the Word
- Learners are welcome to commence this qualification at any time
- A computer, tablet or smartphone is required
- No additional software is required
- Internet connection is required
- 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
