Biblical Studies Courses and Certifications

Psalms and the Arts

15 ratings at Coursera

Meditate on Psalms 19, 22, 88, 137 and 46 through lectio divina, and explore poetry, dance, music and painting interpretations of praise and lament.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Paul and His Letter to Philemon

6168 ratings at Udemy

Prof. N.T. Wright compares Paul's letter to Philemon to a letter of Pliny showing powerful countercultural differences.

• Udemy
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Paul and His Letter to the Philippians: Small Group Edition

3072 ratings at Udemy

Join Prof. N.T. Wright to study one of the most joyful and delightful books in the New Testament.

• Udemy
• 5 hours 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Moses' Face: Moses' images as reflected in Jewish literature

69 ratings at Coursera

Traces how Moses’ character changes across Jewish literature, from the Hebrew Bible through rabbinic, medieval, and modern works.

• Coursera
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Faith Working Through Love

1248 ratings at Udemy

Discover how Biblical wisdom can help you find meaning in your work

• Udemy
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Bible as Literature: Narrative, Politics, & History (Live Online)

34 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the Bible through its rich narrative artistry, from poetry and epic history to satire and confessional writing.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

Beginnings: The Book of Genesis (Live Online)

31 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the profound depths of Genesis, a cornerstone of biblical literature and human thought.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

Introduction to New Testament Studies - Why Study the New Testament?

4 ratings

An introduction to reading the New Testament as historical documents through an ancient reader’s perspective.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Biblical Law: The Three Legal Corpora of JE, P, and D - Lecture 10

2 ratings

A comparative reading of Israelite law reveals how divine authorship shapes its distinctive concern for the sanctity of human life.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Visions of the End: Daniel and Apocalyptic Literature in the Old Testament - Lecture 23

1 rating

Examines Ruth, post-exilic prophecy, and apocalyptic literature, focusing on the Book of Daniel’s visions, themes, and historical setting.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Israel in Egypt: Moses and the Beginning of Yahwism - Lecture 7

1 rating

Examines Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Exodus, biblical portrayals of God, and the emergence of Israelite religion through convergence and divergence.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Interpreting Scripture - The Letter to the Hebrews

1 rating

Explore how the Letter to the Hebrews interprets Hebrew Bible passages and argues for the superiority of Jesus’ liturgy and priesthood.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Biblical Narrative: The Stories of the Patriarchs in Genesis 12-36 - Lecture 6

1 rating

A scholarly reading of Genesis 12–36 examines historicity, Abraham’s covenant, Isaac’s sacrifice, and Jacob’s transformation into Israel.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Paul's Disciples - Pseudepigraphic Letters to Colossians and Ephesians

Examines the pseudepigraphic Letters to the Colossians and Ephesians, their contexts, and differences from Pauline Christianity.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Deuteronomistic History: Prophets and Kings in 1 and 2 Samuel - Lecture 13

Explore how Judges and Samuel depict Israel’s shift from tribal leadership to monarchy, revealing ambivalence toward Saul, David, and ideal rule.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video