Certificate of the Bible

What’s included in the Certificate of the Bible

• 3 specifically designed courses
• Certification
• 17 hours on-demand video
• 55 lessons
• 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

Who is 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’ll 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. 

Axx 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.

Certificate of the Bible Courses

Introduction to the Biblical Narrative: Certified

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

1. Course Description
2. Seeing the Bible as One Story
3. Orientation/Creation
4. The Plot: Solution: The Patriarchal Narratives
5. YHWH is crowned Israel’s King
6. The Former Prophets: from Conquest to Exile
7. The Ups & Downs of Samuel
8. The Latter Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel & Twelve
9. Jeremiah: The Weeping Prophet
10. The Writings
11. Lamentations: the Shedding of Righteous Blood
12. Who is Jesus?
13. The Crescendo of Jesus
14. The New Covenant
15. Epistles: New Covenant Prophets
16. Good Deeds are Essential
17. The Hope of Resurrection

About your instructor

Matthew Jarlett

Following the completion of his Bachelor of Arts (Biblical Studies), Matthew assumed Vocational Education Course Supervisor role with Harvest Bible College.

Analyse & Apply the Bible: Certified

This series of lessons are 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

1. Course Description
2. Introduction to Interpretation
3. Introduction to Study Bibles
4. A Pattern for Application
5. Look for Clues
6. Original Audience & Historical Context
7. Researching Historical Context
8. Genre Pitfalls (Part 1)
9. Genre Pitfalls (Part 2)
10. Literary Context
11. Observation
12. From Analysis to Meaning
13. But we are different… aren’t we?
14. Meaning to Application
15. 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.

Our Place in Gods Narrative: Certified

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

1. Course Description
2. Introduction – God, Us & You
3. What Mission is not/What Mission is
4. Creation, Covenant, Consummation – God’s Rule
5. The Missio Dei through Israel
6. The Missio Dei through Christ
7. The Missio Dei through the Church
8. Culture (1) God’s mission is within cultures
9. Culture (2) National & Local. Being effective WITHIN a culture
10. Contextualisation – 3 step model
11. Proclamation – What is the Gospel?
12. WHO – What on earth is the church?
13. WHAT – What does the church do?
14. HOW – The charismatic community. Tongues/baptism/healing
15. Being Christ-like, Love, God’s community
16. Our life together. Part 1. Authority, leadership & Governance.
17. Our life together. Part 2. Structure & order in community
18. The Church in History Part 1 – Roman Catholic church
19. The Church in History Part 2 – Reformation/revivals/Pentecost
20. The Church in History Part 3 – Sacred Space
21. YOU – From our to my
22. YOU – internal – A faithful witness
23. In the School of Christ – We are a student
24. Church in the Public Sphere (Sermon on the Mount)
25. What now? Thoughts about moving forward

About you 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.