Course Overview

A disciplined path to interpretation

Biblical Exegesis Step by Step introduces a practical process for examining Scripture in depth, guiding learners through methods used in serious biblical scholarship and making them accessible to students without prior academic training. The course explains how to carefully define a passage, establish its boundaries, and begin with close observation before moving too quickly to conclusions. Students learn to investigate historical and cultural context, analyze literary structure, identify significant words and grammatical features, compare translations, trace themes, and consult scholarly resources with judgment and care.

Designed for serious independent learners who want to study Scripture with greater precision, this course emphasizes the difference between drawing meaning from the text and imposing assumptions upon it. Students will learn how to build an exegetical argument, weigh evidence responsibly, use commentaries and original-language tools with humility, and move from close textual analysis toward theological reflection and faithful application. By the end of the course, learners will have a clear, repeatable method for conducting biblical exegesis and presenting well-supported interpretations grounded in the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of Scripture.