Essentials for Understanding the Bible (August 14 – September 18 - Mondays Only)
Essentials for Understanding the Bible (August 14 – September 18 - Mondays Only)
This is the same course previously called “Inductive Bible Study.”
Anyone can enroll; no previous theological training is needed. We want to equip those who are interested with tools to get the most out of studying the Scriptures.
You can enroll in the course from anywhere in the world and attend the 6-week course online via Zoom.
We will meet once a week on Monday evenings (only), starting August 14 (7pm – 9pm ET).
The class will run from Monday, August 14 until Tuesday September 18, 2023. Note that there will be no class on Monday, September 4 in honor of Labor Day.
This Inductive Bible Study course explores crucial issues in biblical interpretation, including the following:
The history and formation of the biblical canon
Differences between Bible translations
How social location and contextual framework inform our reading of Scripture
How to engage different biblical genres
Practical tools for studying the Bible for personal growth and Christian formation
The course offers an approach to studying Scripture that progresses from observation to interpretation and then to application – both general and specific. The method we will teach can be applied to any passage in the Bible. The course will enhance both personal study and preaching/teaching preparation.
Words are known by the company they keep; context is critical in proper scriptural interpretation. Enroll in this course for important tools to get the most out of studying the Bible.