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Watch students uncover the literary artistry of Scripture and gain fresh perspective from their insights and questions.
Matthew 5-7
Jesus looks out at a crowd of the powerless and dispossessed. But instead of dismissing or pitying them, he begins to unveil a vision of God’s Kingdom that starts with these people right here. Sit with Jesus on a mountainside as he delivers some of his most well-known teachings, and meditate on the Sermon on the Mount.
Matthew 1-4
Who is this man, Jesus, and what about him is good news? Matthew guides us through the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, highlighting all the ways Jesus fulfills God’s promise of a chosen one to rescue his people. Journey through Jesus’ birth, baptism, testing in the wilderness, and announcement of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Ephesians 1-6
In Ephesians, Paul summarizes what the most important apocalyptic event in history is: Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the gift of the Spirit to bring new creation right here in the present world. Paul wants his audience to comprehend the nature of the apocalypse of Jesus and how to respond to it. In this class, we’ll take a deep dive into Paul’s letter to the Ephesians and, by placing Paul’s letter in its first-century context, we’ll reshape our perception in significant ways.
1 Corinthians 1-16
Paul writes his first letter to the Corinthians to a specific group of people with unique challenges in their community. The letter touches on self-image, identity, pride, insecurity, sex, marriage, singleness, leadership, church gatherings, and theologies of man and woman. Explore the historical context, sociological background, and the key themes in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians and its applicability to followers of Jesus today.
Genesis 37:2-50:26
One family’s dysfunction leads to division and hurt that spreads over many years and hundreds of miles, but the consequences of human failure aren’t the end of the story. Experience the dramatic conclusion to the Genesis saga, and see how God’s goodness overcomes human jealousy and betrayal.
Genesis 25:19-37:1
What happens when the promised snake-crushing seed of the woman starts acting like a snake? God’s chosen human partner schemes and strives to grasp at power and prosperity at every turn, yet God still works in and through him. Follow Jacob through a lifetime of deceit and sacrifice as he struggles to trust God for the blessing he has promised.
Genesis 11-25
How can the story of one family who lived thousands of years ago help us see God at work today? As God shapes Abraham through calling and testing, the story of the people of Israel and all of humanity is told in the ups and downs of his life. Journey with Abraham through a lifetime of failures and faithfulness as he learns to trust God’s promise and becomes the father of many nations.
Ezekiel 1-48
What happens when God’s chosen people take the place God intended as a hub of his life-giving presence and corrupt it into a source of abuse and injustice? Walk with Ezekiel through the tragic loss of the temple in Jerusalem to see how God will bring restoration, hope, and new life on the other side of exile.
Genesis 1
Explore Genesis 1-11, the Psalms, and the biblical wisdom literature to understand how the biblical authors understood Heaven and Earth. This context will give richer meaning to Jesus’ words about the new creation.
Genesis 2-5
What really happened in the garden with Adam and Eve and the snake? The early chapters of Genesis introduce a cycle of testing and rebellion that we’ll see repeated throughout the Bible. Study Genesis 2-5 and discover how this failed test set God’s plan to restore humanity as his partners into motion.
Genesis 6-11
Why did God choose to flood the world? There’s much to discover in the story of Noah and his descendants, as these chapters develop major themes seen throughout the biblical story. See how the literary design of this movement reveals God’s character and informs the covenant promises God makes in response to human rebellion.
Jonah 1-4
The book of Jonah is much more than a children’s story—it’s a picture of all the beauty, potential, and challenges the Bible presents to its readers. See how this sophisticated literature fits into the larger biblical story and what it means for us today.
Exodus 1-40
Join guest instructor Dr. Carmen Imes to explore the structure and main themes of the book of Exodus. Study the impact of God’s covenant with Israel to learn what it means when God moves into the neighborhood.
Reading Skills
Have you ever wondered where the Bible came from? This class is all about the origins of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and how to develop the skills necessary for reading it well. We’ll explore the biblical and historical data about the production of the biblical scrolls, focusing on why and how these texts were formed into a unified collection. We’ll also cover some of the most important skills for reading biblical narrative and poetry so that you can take your own study of the Bible to the next level.
Reading Skills
Many key biblical words are either unfamiliar or have lost their original meaning in our modern context. Gain the skills you need to understand these words every time you read, and try out some of the best free tools our scholars use to uncover the original meaning of biblical words.
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Classroom is designed as an accessible experience for people with varying levels of biblical knowledge. Whether you're a lifelong student of Scripture or just starting to explore the Bible, Classroom will take your study skills to the next level.
If you're new to studying Scripture, we recommend starting with Introduction to the Hebrew Bible. This class offers a foundation for understanding the Old Testament and introduces some of the study skills we use in all of our classes.
Some other basics that may help if you're new to studying the Bible are the How to Read the Bible video series, in which you'll learn more about the literary genres in the Bible. The Paradigm article series or the Paradigm podcast series will also provide helpful tools in your journey of learning to read the Bible well.
Choose a class length that fits your schedule! Our classes range between 4-16 hours and individual sessions within a class are typically 20-30 minutes long. Each class is self-guided, so there are no deadlines or set completion dates.
We recommend starting with Introduction to the Hebrew Bible. It lays a foundation for understanding the Old Testament and introduces some basic study skills we'll use in all of our classes.
After you've completed the Introduction to the Hebrew Bible class, check out Heaven and Earth to continue through the Genesis scroll, or skip ahead to something different with classes like Jonah or Rise of the Messiah.
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These classes are designed to help you dig deeper into Scripture with the guidance of our team of biblical scholars.
Although we're exploring more options to celebrate the work of those who complete a class, these courses are not designed to satisfy the academic requirements needed for accreditation in college, graduate, or seminary programs. However, anyone who completes a class will receive a digital achievement certificate.
Currently, videos and slides are not available for offline use. However, we’re considering possibilities that could support offline access in the future.
Students have already been selected for all scheduled filmings. But keep an eye out for announcements about future in-person student opportunities on our social platforms and podcast.
