Certification of Bible and Theology
Academic Level
Diploma/Degree
Duration
9-12 Months
Assessment
Yes. Certificate of Completion
Study Method
Online
Certification of Bible and Theology Overview
The Certification of Bible and Theology qualification is for people who want a clear, systematic and thoughtful approach to understanding God and the scriptures.
Understanding the Bible and Theology is an important part of your relationship with God. It gives meaning to your faith, enabling you to deepen your understanding of who God is and breathing new life into how we live in the real world.
This qualification will give you the foundational knowledge and skills needed to understand the Old and New Testaments. It also builds a base of theological knowledge which gives the learner the confidence to go further in their understanding of God.
The Certification of Certification of Bible and Theology is part of the Axx Bible and Theology stream. This stream is a systematic approach to understanding the Bible and Theology. It starts by building a foundation of introductory concepts and grows into discussing some of the most interesting doctrines about God.
Who is the Certification of Bible and Theology for
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This Certification of Bible and Theology is designed for those who want to truly understand God and the Bible.
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It is ideal for those who have a strong desire to seek out truth and answers for today.
What you will learn
Engaging the Scriptures
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How to use the skills and knowledge required to defend the authority of the Christian scriptures and to correctly interpret them.
Introduction to Theology
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The what, why, how and which of theology to reveal the true nature of God.
The Biblical Narrative
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How to evaluate, synthesis, communicate and apply the biblical narrative to a selected contemporary ministry context.
Introduction to Biblical Studies
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How to unpack the nature of the Bible and how to read sentences, paragraphs and discourses within the biblical text.
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How to uncover the different genres in the Bible and learn how they affect the way in which Scripture is read and interpreted
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How to get to the heart of the Bible’s historical and literary contexts, by exploring word studies and knowing how to get to the original intention of the passage.
Jesus. Kingdom. Gospel
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How to give an overview of the life and ministry of Jesus as described by four gospel narratives.
Included Courses
This Course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to defend the authority of the Christian scriptures and to correctly interpret them and apply their message to contemporary ministry contexts.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction to Course
- What is the Bible?
- Page to Canon
- Canon to Us
- Responding to Questions about Bibliology
- A Need for Interpretation
- Pre-Understandings
- Quality Resources
- Online Quality Resources
- Historical Context
- Historical: Cultural Ingredients
- Literary Context: OT Genre
- Legal Stipulations
- Literary Context: Poetry
- Literary Context: NT Genres
- More Literary Context
- Literary Context: Observation Skills
- Literary Context: Semantics
- Literary Context: Word Studies
- Word Study Example
- Putting it all Together
- All About Theological Principles
- Application
- Parables
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
Appreciation
I’m really appreciate with the course. And you well explained everything clearly and easy to understand.
Open my understanding
It’s was really clear and easy to understand what the teacher is teaching. I’m so glad to participate to this course.
What I Have Learned In "Engaging the Scriptures"
The photo I attached below is my highlights of what I have learned throughout the course. The first picture I attached is the topic about (What is the Bible?) All I know and basically understand is it contains the words of God. But, aside from it, is why do I need to really know and dig in more deeper with the words? The second picture I attached was the topic about (A need for interpretation?) Yes indeed, I really do need an interpretation with the scriptures. Because, somehow whenever I read some of the passages in the Bible. I sometimes don’t really understand. Maybe my mind is a little confused. But, all the time I always asked God for wisdom and understanding of His words before I started reading it. Moreover I need to also better and clearly understand it so that if I will going to tell anyone or share the gospel they will also do clearly understand just as I do. The third and fourth pictures I attached is what really understands me that the words contains in the Bible was that’s it. The history or the events in the past during the time before and when Jesus Christ came on earth. That I really need to understand it clearly. Because, I always believe that it gives a big impact in my life. Knowing God and what He has doing and He’s been doing in these times. Looking back and looking in the present. Understanding the life that He has made and all the happenings. What really should I value and should be given importance. What matters most and how will I know what God wants me to do. All the learnings that I have learned throughout the course with different topics is very significant and very informative for me. I deeply hope that God will continue to give us the wisdom and knowledge to understand more of Him and His plans for us. Thank you so much for all the Bible information and may God bless you always.
This series systematically introduces every aspect of Christian theology. Beginning with asking the what, why, how and which of theology, the presenter Grant Buchanan moves to the ways God has and does communicate with People & Creation.
Curriculum Covered
- Sin & Salvation: Salvation
- Sin & Salvation: Blood
- Sin & Salvation: Evil
- Sin & Salvation: Affliction
- Christology
- Heresies
- The Creeds
- The Deity of Jesus
- The Humanity of Jesus
- Atonement
- Atonement in the New Testament
- N.T. Wright on the Atonement
- The Resurrection & Ascension
- Who is the Holy Spirit?
- The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
- The Holy Spirit in the New Testament
- The Personhood of the Holy Spirit
- The Fruits, Gifts & Baptism in the Spirit
- Theology of Church
- What is the Church?
- Church: Local and Universal
- The Church & the Kingdom
- Church Leadership & Roles
- Theology of the Future
- Death
- The Second Coming & the Rapture
- The Millennial Reign & Judgement
- New Heavens, New Earth
About your instructor
Pastor Grant Buchanan
Prior to Bible teaching, Grant served as a full-time pastor and school chaplain. Although a lecturer in theology and biblical studies with a focus on Pauline theology and the Gospels, Grant also operates as a professional counsellor and is working towards the completion of this Doctor of Philosophy by exploring a pneumatological reading of Galatians in light of 6:15 and the impact this has on Christian identify.
Course Reviews
Thanks
Thanks very much for this opportunity given me to learn more about God and his words. Your teaching will bring change to our ministry.
Iam being challenged to look at things from different angles.
This college is really inspirin me.You can look at things. you think you know from different angles.lam being challenged.
Kenya reports
It is edifying to learn theology from Kenya
This series systematically introduces every aspect of Christian theology. Beginning with asking the what, why, how and which of theology, the presenter Grant Buchanan moves to the ways God has and does communicate with People & Creation.
Curriculum Covered
- Sin & Salvation: Salvation
- Sin & Salvation: Blood
- Sin & Salvation: Evil
- Sin & Salvation: Affliction
- Christology
- Heresies
- The Creeds
- The Deity of Jesus
- The Humanity of Jesus
- Atonement
- Atonement in the New Testament
- N.T. Wright on the Atonement
- The Resurrection & Ascension
- Who is the Holy Spirit?
- The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
- The Holy Spirit in the New Testament
- The Personhood of the Holy Spirit
- The Fruits, Gifts & Baptism in the Spirit
- Theology of Church
- What is the Church?
- Church: Local and Universal
- The Church & the Kingdom
- Church Leadership & Roles
- Theology of the Future
- Death
- The Second Coming & the Rapture
- The Millennial Reign & Judgement
- New Heavens, New Earth
About your instructor
Pastor Grant Buchanan
Prior to Bible teaching, Grant served as a full-time pastor and school chaplain. Although a lecturer in theology and biblical studies with a focus on Pauline theology and the Gospels, Grant also operates as a professional counsellor and is working towards the completion of this Doctor of Philosophy by exploring a pneumatological reading of Galatians in light of 6:15 and the impact this has on Christian identify.
Course reviews
Thanks
Thanks very much for this opportunity given me to learn more about God and his words. Your teaching will bring change to our ministry.
Iam being challenged to look at things from different angles.
This college is really inspirin me.You can look at things. you think you know from different angles.lam being challenged.
Kenya reports
It is edifying to learn theology from Kenya
This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to evaluate, synthesise, communicate and apply the biblical narrative to a selected contemporary ministry context.
Curriculum Covered
- Seeing the Bible as One Story
- What is the Story? (Working it Out)
- The Plot: Orientation & Creation
- The Plot: Complication
- The Plot: Resolution
- The Exodus (YHWH vs Pharaoh)
- Sinai Covenant
- The Desert & Covenant Renewal
- The Former Prophets (From Conquest to Exile)
- The Judges Cycle
- Ups & Downs of Samuel
- The Tragedy of Solomon
- The Latter Prophets
- Isaiah: Concerns Three Crises
- Jeremiah: the Weeping Prophet
- The Day of YHWH: the Minor Prophets
- The Writings
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
Reaffirming
This unit has helped reassure and confirm what I am already doing for God and is helped me to grow in being more effective in group ministry
Positively Intense!
This is jam packed with good stuff!
I have learnt in this teaching:
Planning
How to build and work towards a God given purpose, destiny, future, goal, vision, and mission, but most importantly, how to execute this mission, with others and as part of a God given team!…I thoroughly found this session useful in helping me to identify my Godly purpose and mission on earth, thank you!
Thank you
This course will kick start your interpretive journey of the Scriptures as you unpack the nature of the Bible and how to read sentences, paragraphs and discourses within the biblical text.
Curriculum Covered
- The Nature of the Bible (1)
- The Nature of the Bible (2)
- Pre-Understandings (1)
- Pre-Understandings (2)
- The Interpretive Journey (1)
- The Interpretive Journey (2)
- Reading Sentences
- Reading Paragraphs (1)
- Reading Paragraphs (2)
- Observation
- Reading Discourses (1)
- Reading Discourses (2)
About your instructor
Pastor Grant Buchanan
Prior to Bible teaching, Grant served as a full-time pastor and school chaplain. Although a lecturer in theology and biblical studies with a focus on Pauline theology and the Gospels, Grant also operates as a professional counsellor and is working towards the completion of this Doctor of Philosophy by exploring a pneumatological reading of Galatians in light of 6:15 and the impact this has on Christian identify.
Course Reviews
Biblical study part 3
I’m happy to know how I can make text on application
And know never givup
Right Path
This is a very important course that all people should study and learn before going to the Ministry. As Christians, we should lead others to the right path. The instructors of this course are very good at explaining how to interpret and study the Bible.
Important
It’s important for all Christians to explain and interpret the Bible based on the intended meaning of God. Otherwise, we will be like the blind, leading the blind. Let’s first study the Holy Bible before starting our ministry. The instructors of this course are very good at explaining how to study the Bible.
The Bible is not one book, but a collection of books with many genres. In this course, you’ll uncover the different genres in the Bible and learn how they affect the way in which Scripture is read and interpreted.
Curriculum Covered
- New Testament Genre: Gospels
- New Testament Genre: Epistles
- New Testament Genre: Revelation
- Old Testament Genre: Narrative
- Old Testament Genre: Law & Prophets
- Old Testament Genre: Poetry
- Old Testament Genre: Wisdom
- New Testament Genre: Acts
- Communicating the Passage
- Where we have Been
About your instructor
Pastor Grant Buchanan
Prior to Bible teaching, Grant served as a full-time pastor and school chaplain. Although a lecturer in theology and biblical studies with a focus on Pauline theology and the Gospels, Grant also operates as a professional counsellor and is working towards the completion of this Doctor of Philosophy by exploring a pneumatological reading of Galatians in light of 6:15 and the impact this has on Christian identify.
Course Reviews
Biblical study part 3
I’m happy to know how I can make text on application
And know never givup
Right Path
This is a very important course that all people should study and learn before going to the Ministry. As Christians, we should lead others to the right path. The instructors of this course are very good at explaining how to interpret and study the Bible.
Important
It’s important for all Christians to explain and interpret the Bible based on the intended meaning of God. Otherwise, we will be like the blind, leading the blind. Let’s first study the Holy Bible before starting our ministry. The instructors of this course are very good at explaining how to study the Bible.
The Bible is not one book, but a collection of books with many genres. In this course, you’ll uncover the different genres in the Bible and learn how they affect the way in which Scripture is read and interpreted.
Curriculum Covered
- Historical Context (1)
- Historical Context (2)
- Historical Context (3)
- Literary Context (1)
- Literary Context (2)
- Literary Context (3)
- Word Studies (1)
- Word Studies (2)
- Word Studies (3)
- Meaning & Original Intention (1)
- Meaning & Original Intention (2)
- Meaning & Original Intention (3)
- Interpretation
- Holy Spirit & Interpretation
- Application
- Literary Context & Genre
About your instructor
Pastor Grant Buchanan
Prior to Bible teaching, Grant served as a full-time pastor and school chaplain. Although a lecturer in theology and biblical studies with a focus on Pauline theology and the Gospels, Grant also operates as a professional counsellor and is working towards the completion of this Doctor of Philosophy by exploring a pneumatological reading of Galatians in light of 6:15 and the impact this has on Christian identify.
Course Reviews
Biblical study part 3
I’m happy to know how I can make text on application
And know never givup
Right Path
This is a very important course that all people should study and learn before going to the Ministry. As Christians, we should lead others to the right path. The instructors of this course are very good at explaining how to interpret and study the Bible.
Important
It’s important for all Christians to explain and interpret the Bible based on the intended meaning of God. Otherwise, we will be like the blind, leading the blind. Let’s first study the Holy Bible before starting our ministry. The instructors of this course are very good at explaining how to study the Bible.
This course gives an overview of the life and ministry of Jesus as described by four gospel narratives. The aim of the course is to bring an understanding of the cultural and historical environment of the day within its literary setting.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction to Course
- Concept of Audience
- Context of the Internal Narrative Audience (1)
- Context of the Internal Narrative Audience (2)
- Context of the Internal Narrative Audience (3)
- Interpretation
- What are the Gospels?
- Why Four Different Accounts?
- Structure of Gospel Accounts (1)
- Structure of Gospel Accounts (2)
- Structure of Gospel Accounts (3)
- Structure of Gospel Accounts (4)
- What is the Gospel? (1)
- What is the Gospel? (2)
- History of the Birth of Jesus
- The Passion Week
- Jesus & the Fulfilment of the Old Testament (1)
- Jesus & the Fulfilment of the Old Testament (2)
- Jesus & the Fulfilment of the Old Testament (3)
- Jesus is the Breather of Life
- Putting it all Together
- What does the Kingdom look like? (Mark)
- Abstracting Principles
- Application
- What Does the Kingdom Look Like? (Matthew & Luke)
- What Does the Kingdom Look Like? (John)
- Jesus Kingdom Gospel Today?
- Jesus’ Commissioning
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
Understanding for today
Jesus, Kingdom, Gospel really opened up the Gospel in a whole new way. It teaches the importance of viewing the Gospel in the context of the day and understanding the customs of the day and the fulfillment of the old testament.
The Call
While I was doing this course, from my job as chemist (Non-echlesiastic) I was called to a transfer to Buenaventura, Colombia (One of the most violent cities in the last years in my country). But I’m feeling of God that all this I’m receiving through you I’ll teach to a lot of people there. Then thanks and thanks for your contibution on the stablishment of the kingdom of God in the earth!
Jesus kingdom
This course is very informative and helpful
Certification of Bible and Theology Enrolment Options
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- 8 Specifically Designed Courses
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- Investigate the Bible and Theology
- 162 Lessons
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- Lifetime access to all resources
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- 162 Lessons
Upfront Payment
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- Lifetime access to all resources
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Certification of Bible and Theology Snapshot
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8 specifically designed courses
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162 lessons
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54 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
Certification of Bible and Theology Reviews
Reaffirming
This unit has helped reassure and confirm what I am already doing for God and is helped me to grow in being more effective in group ministry
Positively Intense!
This is jam packed with good stuff!
I have learnt in this teaching:
Planning
How to build and work towards a God given purpose, destiny, future, goal, vision, and mission, but most importantly, how to execute this mission, with others and as part of a God given team!…I thoroughly found this session useful in helping me to identify my Godly purpose and mission on earth, thank you!
Thank you
GOD saves
This course was very informative. Very good overall.
Understanding the heart of God
I was able to have a more clear and deep understanding of God and the Trinity in both the Old and New Testament
Also scripture given to understand this concept will be very valuable to me when I am asked questions about the Trinity
Revelation Fusion NOT Confusion
Simply mind boggling, havent heard anything new in the lessons, things I have heard and read all my life since I have been a child.
So what’s new you ask? Revelation! I knew the words, I knew the references to some as well, and many verses I could finish by heart, what was really lacking was the revelation of what the spirit of God was really revealing to me at that point of time in my life, in my walk and on my journey.
My perspective, revelation and most importantly my reverence for the triune God has deepened, do i get it all? Absolutely not but on a far better footing than before i did the course.
I am better equipped to serve in my local church, where God has called me
Refresher and reminder
This is a great reminder of things I have learnt over the years in serving and in ministry,
CONTEXT IS IS BETTER THAN JUST TEXT
I personally think that the consistent emphasis on embracing the broader context of Biblical passages is particularly helpful in this unit. This is very helpful especially in Africa where most of the time, text overwrites context in sermons and even bible studies. Great unit for a good solid foundation in Scriptural studies and interpretation approaches.
Working towards presenting myself approved
Certification 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
