Certificate in The Bible Program
Ready Faith's Certificate in the Bible Program is perfect for those who want to commit to a deeper lever of study, at their own pace receiving a Certificate of Completion once finishing the in depth program.
This is perfect for Lay Members looking to deepen their studies, ministers in training looking for supplemental instruction, churches use for leadership training ...the uses are endless. Best of all, it is absolutely FREE!
Sign up today to complete this program. The basic time for completion is estimated at 2 years allowing 2 days a week given to study time. To register for the program email us at BibleCert@ReadyFaith.com
Course 1: Old Testament Survey
DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces students to a complete survey of Old Testament History and Literature. It examines the archeological, geographical, historical and linguistic dimensions of God's covenant with his people from the time of Abraham to the coming of the Messiah. It examines the historical and religious life of the Hebrews, integrates the development of non-Hebraic cultures with conventional biblical history.
Course 2: New Testament Survey
DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the history, literature, and theology of the New Testament. Attention will be given to the mission and message of Jesus, the formation of the gospel tradition, the Jewish and Hellenistic background of the early church, the life and letters of Paul, other New Testament writings, and the development of the canon.
Course 3: SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES
DESCRIPTION
This course examines the biblical and theological framework of Christian doctrines.
Course 4: THE GENERAL EPISTLES
DESCRIPTION
Analysis, exegesis, and exposition of Hebrews, James, and the Epistles of Peter, John and Jude.
Course 5: THE LIFE OF CHRIST
DESCRIPTION:
An exegetical study of the person of Christ as depicted in the gospels, making use of the methods of both grammatical and historical exegesis. Attention is given to background study, the interpretation of the teachings and acts of Jesus and the application of these truths in a modern society
The Birth and Childhood of Jesus
The Beginnings of Jesus Ministry
Jesus’ Galilean Ministry
Additional Teachings of Jesus in Matthew, Luke, John
The Parables
The Miracles
Jesus’ Judean Ministry
Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection
Course 6: LIFE AND WRITINGS OF PAUL
DESCRIPTION
This is an examination of the life and writings of the Apostle Paul in their social, political and religious context. A variety of hermeneutical methods are used with special attention in relation to Roman imperial society. Major theological themes from the “undisputed and disputed epistles” are examined in each original literary setting, including social status, ethnic and gender relations, slavery, and religious ritual. Furthermore, the course seeks to make a comparison of the theological stance between the Pauline letters with the strategies of the Jerusalem Church (Acts of the Apostles).