Biblical Studies Courses and Certifications

The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

32 reviews

With its walls razed to ground by Babylon’s armies, Jerusalem joined a long line of ancient vanquished cities—from Ur and Nineveh and Persepolis to Babylon itself. While some recovered from the destruction, others did not.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Psalms and the Arts

11 ratings at Coursera

Explore the intersection of biblical Psalms and artistic expression through meditation, theological insights, and diverse artistic interpretations, enhancing spiritual understanding and worship practices.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism

13 ratings at Coursera

Explore Methodist theology and history to develop innovative leadership skills, spiritual practices, and a deeper understanding of Wesleyan tradition for revitalizing Methodism today.

• Coursera
• 20 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

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
• On-Demand
• $335.00

2 Thessalonians - Summary & Life Lessons For Todays Living

15 ratings at Udemy

How To Prevent Idleness Whilst Waiting For The 2nd Coming + Some Of The Most Profound Eschatological Teaching For Us!

• Udemy
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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

2 reviews

Comparative analysis of biblical law with Ancient Near Eastern legal traditions, highlighting unique features of Israelite law attributed to divine authorship.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hebrew Prophecy: The Non-Literary Prophets - Lecture 15

1 review

Explore Israelite prophecy, including ecstatic prophecy, prophetic guilds, and the roles of non-literary prophets in biblical historical books as God's zealots, kingmakers, and the king's conscience.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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

1 review

Explore apocalyptic literature in the Hebrew Bible, focusing on the Book of Daniel and its themes of divine intervention, eschatology, and the struggle between good and evil.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Gospel of Matthew - Introduction to New Testament

1 review

Explore Matthew's Gospel: Jesus as teacher, Torah observance, church foundation, and apostolic model. Understand its paradoxical approach to Christianity and mission to gentiles.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Interpreting Scripture - The Letter to the Hebrews

1 review

Explore ancient and modern methods of biblical interpretation, focusing on the Letter to Hebrews and its unique approach to understanding Hebrew Bible passages.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Johannine Christianity - The Letters - Lecture 12

1 review

Explore Johannine Christianity through the Gospel of John and epistles, examining Christology, sectarianism, and early Christian debates on Jesus' divinity and humanity.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

From Stories to Canon - The Formation of the New Testament

Explore the formation of the New Testament canon, examining factors like competing doctrines, consensus, and the codex's invention, as well as criteria for inclusion and exclusion of texts.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The New Testament

312 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Discover how historical research can illuminate the New Testament in this riveting course that combines biblical scholarship, archaeology, and literary analysis.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Old Testament

281 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Engage more fully with the Old Testament with this course that teaches you how to apply a variety of forms of interpretation to better understand this treasured work.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The World of Biblical Israel

95 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Get a better understanding of the peoples and events described in The Old Testament with this interesting and helpful course taught by a professor of biblical studies.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available