Welcome to Bible 101
This friendly, story-led course invites students to explore the Bible not as a mystery to be feared, but as a library of histories, letters, poetry, prophecy, and wisdom that shaped history and can shape your life. We’ll learn practical reading habits, essential background, and tools that help you read with confidence and devotion.
Over two clear sections you’ll discover:
What the Bible is, its structure, and major genres.
How to approach Scripture with context, curiosity, and care.
Practical tools: translations, study resources, maps, and brief language notes.
Hands-on reading plans and methods to turn reading into life-change.
This course mixes story-telling description with step-by-step guidance, checkpoints, and short quizzes to help students remember and apply what they learn. Whether you’re brand new to the Bible or returning after a long break, this course gives you compassionate guidance and practical steps.
By the end you’ll be able to navigate the Bible’s books, identify different literary forms, choose helpful translations, apply reading strategies (like SOAP and inductive observation), and build a simple, sustainable reading plan. Come curious; leave equipped.
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 8 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Foundations: Bible BasicsCore background: what the Bible is, its structure, genres, and how to begin reading thoughtfully.4
- Reading Tools & PracticePractical methods, study tools, translations, and a simple reading plan for daily practice.4
- Foundations: What the Bible Is and How It's OrganizedExplore the Bible as a library: its Old and New Testaments, how books are grouped, the idea of canon, and the historical background that shaped its arrangement.4
- Tools & Practice: Translations, Methods, and Reading PlansFocus on practical reading: how to choose translations, use maps and study aids, learn brief language notes, apply reading methods like SOAP and inductive observation, and build simple reading plans.4
