Online Bible Courses

 

The Christian Bible is the most printed, the most read, and best selling book of all time in the world, (over 5 billion copies sold).  It has been translated into hundreds of languages; and has had a significant impact on Western culture and history, as well as on cultures around the world.  2 Timothy 3:16-17 says  "All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be equipped, having been thoroughly equipped for every good work."

Students at Sterling Academy can take Bible courses for their electives.  If you are a student at another school but your school does not offer Bible courses, you can enroll at Sterling Academy part-time and take the Bible courses you wish; these courses are online, and since we are an accredited school, you can easily transfer the credit from these back to your school.

BIBLE 1A and B

LIFEPAC 1st Grade Bible includes a comprehensive overview of beginning Christian principles and classic Bible stories. Each Scripture-based first grade Bible worktext offers step-by-step lessons, captivating illustrations, and fun word association exercises. Topics include God's Creation, Love, Goodness, Prayer, Old and New Testament stories, Missionaries, God's Promises, and more!

BIBLE 2A and B

LIFEPAC 2nd Grade Bible, using the King James Version of the Bible, lessons from units on The Story of Moses, God and You, David's Sling, The Story of Joseph, God and the Family, and God Made the Nations.  Each second grade Bible worktext offers step-by-step lessons, fun activities, and lots of colorful illustrations.

BIBLE 3A and B

Bible 300 begins a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. It focuses on Christian living, the lives of Jesus and Joseph, Bible study methods, Bible archaeology, friendship, and Christian service. These areas target five content strands: biblical literature, biblical background, Christian growth,

Christian evidences, and friendship (a special topic).

BIBLE 4A and B

Bible 400 provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. It focuses on the lives of Peter and Paul (also known as Saul), the existence and knowledge of God, Bible study methods, Psalm 23, Old Testament geography, and Christian witnessing. These areas target five content strands: theology, the attributes of God, biblical literature, biblical background, and Christian evidences.

BIBLE 5A and B

Bible 500 provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. It focuses on biographies of faithful people, angels, the presence of God, Bible study methods, the Christian's relationships, and Paul's missionary journeys. These areas target five content strands: theology, the attributes of God, biblical literature, biblical background, and Christian evidences.

BIBLE 6A and B

Bible 600 provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. It focuses on a brief survey of the Old and New Testaments, with special emphasis upon the key people, places, and events from the book of Genesis to the book of Revelation. These areas target three content strands: theology, biblical literature, and biblical background.

BIBLE 7A and B

Bible 700 provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. It focuses on worship, mankind, the attributes of God, prophecies about Christ, the living of balanced lives, and the book of Psalms. Special emphasis is given to the life of Christ from His pre-existence and birth to His resurrection and ascension. These areas target five content strands: theology, the attributes of God, biblical literature, Christian growth, and the life of Christ (a special topic).

BIBLE 8A and B

Bible 800 provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. It focuses on prayer, salvation, the attributes of God, the book of Proverbs, and interpersonal relationships. Special emphasis is given to a survey of Church history from the early Church through the Reformation. These areas target five content strands: theology, the attributes of God, biblical literature, Christian growth, and Church history (a special topic).

NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY A

New Testament Survey A is the first of a two-part course. This first course in the sequence focuses attention on the study of the Gospels. The course also attends to various background issues, such as where the New Testament came from, how it was written, and how the particular texts that make up the New Testament were selected. The course does not require or promote any particular theological or denominational ideology, but instead encourages students to become good and interested readers of the New Testament.

NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY B

New Testament Survey A is the second of a two-part course. The first course focused attention on the Gospels. This course attends to the remainder of the New Testament, including the Acts of the Apostles, the Letters of Paul, the General Epistles, and Revelation. The course does not require or promote any particular theological or

denominational ideology, but instead encourages students to become good and interested readers of the New Testament.

OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY A

Old Testament Survey A introduces students to the first eight books of the Bible.  The course begins with God's creation of the world in Genesis 1 and ends with the story of Ruth during the time of the Israelite judges. As students survey these books of the Old Testament, they will gain an understanding of the "big picture" of Scripture and will see how these stories of God's faithfulness in the past relate to their lives in the present.  Thus, the goal of this course is two-fold--(1) to know the Word of God better in order (2) to know the God of the Word better.

OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY B

Old Testament Survey B examines biblical history from the establishment of a monarchy in Israel to the Jewish people's return to their homeland after decades of exile. As students survey these books of the Old Testament, they will continue to learn about the "big picture" of Scripture and how these stories of humanity's unfaithfulness and God's faithfulness relate to their own lives. Thus, the goal of this course is two-fold

--(1) to know the Word of God better in order (2) to know the God of the Word better.

CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY (semester)

Theology introduces students to the study of theology and the major topics addressed in systematic theology:  Revelation, theology proper (the doctrine of God), Christology, pneumatology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. The course will, one, provide students with a sound theological foundation within the Protestant, evangelical tradition without promoting a particular stream within that tradition, and, two, under the presupposition that good theology is practical theology, help students apply theological truths to everyday experience.

CHRISTIAN FAITH AND LIVING TODAY (semester)

Christian Faith and Living is a practical course about how to live as a Christian in our world. The course will provide students with the skills needed to study and interpret scripture, pray, relate to the body of Christ, interact with the world, and evaluate the influences they encounter.

Soli Deo Gloria