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.
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
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
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
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 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.
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.
Qualification Endorsements
★★★★★
“Elouise has really learned how to analyse God’s word through interacting with the biblical context and this has led to her gaining a better understanding of the history of the Christian church.”
Elouise Harris
Intern at Victory Church
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
- Included Courses: 3
- Certified= Yes
- Assessments included = Yes
- Academic Level: Certificate/Diploma
- Duration: 3-4 Months
QUALIFICATION INCLUDES
- 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
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
Certificate of Short-Term Mission
Certificate of Biblical Leadership
Enrolment & Payment Options
- Best Value
- One Upfront Payment
Lifetime Access
- Flexible Choice
- Month-by-month
- Access with an active subscription
* Axx is an Australian based NFP Ministry. All prices are listed in Australian dollars.
