This certificate is the perfect starting point for a deeper appreciation of the Bible. The Certificate of the Bible is a structure program of study that guides the learner through the basics of Understanding and Interpreting the Old and the New Testaments.
Included Courses
Introduction to the Biblical Narrative: Certified
This course presents a ‘bird’s eye view’ of the Bible as one story. Each video is aimed at equipping viewers 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 Vocational Education Course Supervisor role with Harvest Bible College. Matthew has continued his studies completing Graduate Diploma in Arts, Classical Studies and Archaeology.
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
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 Online Coordinator 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 focused 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
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 Online Coordinator 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 focused in Ministry from Harvest Bible College.
Who this qualification is 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 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.
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.
All learning resources, handouts and E library at no extra cost
Personalised Certified Certificate of Completion
ASSESSMENT
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
Related Qualifications
Certificate of Theology
Qualification endorsements
“Elouise has really learned how to analyse God’s word through interacting with biblical context and this has lead to her gaining a better understanding of the history of the Christian church.”
