Certification of Bible and Theology

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Analyse and Apply the Bible equips students with the essential skills required to interpret Scripture carefully and apply it faithfully. In this course, students will learn how to use the key features of a study Bible and how to examine the historical and cultural setting of a biblical passage. By understanding the original context of Scripture, students develop the ability to interpret the Bible more accurately and avoid common misunderstandings.

Trace the Bible as one unfolding story from creation, covenant and Israel through the prophets, writings and exile to Jesus, the New Covenant, the Church and resurrection hope. Explore how Scripture’s diverse books connect around God’s kingdom, covenant faithfulness, human failure, redemption, discipleship and the promised renewal of all creation.

This course introduces Christian theology as a practical exploration of God, Scripture, revelation, and humanity. Students examine how theology shapes belief and life, including the trustworthiness and interpretation of Scripture, the existence and attributes of God, the Trinity, human origins, and what it means to be created in God’s image.

This course explores key Christian doctrines including sin and salvation, the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and the future. Students examine biblical teaching, historic debates, creeds, atonement, spiritual gifts, church leadership, the Kingdom of God, and Christian hope, developing a balanced theological foundation.

This course equips students to read and interpret the Bible thoughtfully, faithfully, and in context. It explores the nature of Scripture, personal pre-understandings, the interpretive journey, and practical methods for observing sentences, paragraphs, and larger discourses, helping students move from careful reading to sound understanding and meaningful application in ministry.

This course develops practical skills for interpreting Scripture faithfully and responsibly. Students explore historical and literary context, word studies, authorial meaning and original intention, interpretive principles, the role of the Holy Spirit, genre, and application. The course equips students to move from biblical text to accurate understanding and contemporary application.

This course explores how different biblical genres shape the way Scripture should be read, interpreted, and communicated. Students examine the Gospels, Epistles, Revelation, Acts, Old Testament narrative, Law, Prophets, poetry, and wisdom literature, learning genre-sensitive interpretation and how sound exegesis leads to faithful, relevant communication and application today.

Take a closer look at Jesus & the Gospels in part one of this course, as you unpack the key structures and themes in the first four books of the New Testament. Explore the life and work of Jesus and understand the gospels at a deeper level.

Explore Jesus and the Gospels through their historical, Jewish and Roman contexts. Examine messianic expectations, Jesus as Lord, King, prophet and teacher, his miracles, healing, baptism, ministry, conflict, death and resurrection. Discover how the Gospel narratives reveal God’s kingdom and challenge disciples to follow Jesus faithfully in everyday life today.