Course
How to Study the Bible
Learn to approach Scripture with greater confidence, discipline, and care through a rigorous introduction to the methods and tools of serious biblical study.
What You Will Learn
This course helps independent learners move beyond surface-level reading toward careful, evidence-based interpretation rooted in context and theological awareness.
Method
Observe the Text
Learn how to see what a passage actually says before rushing to conclusions. Students practice close reading, tracing repeated ideas, following structure, and asking better interpretive questions.
Context
Interpret with Care
Investigate historical setting, literary form, and theological themes so that interpretation is grounded in evidence rather than assumption. The course also teaches learners to recognize genre and avoid common mistakes.
Tools
Use Resources Well
Develop a practical method for comparing translations, examining key words, and using concordances and commentaries responsibly. By the end, students will have a repeatable framework for studying biblical passages in depth.