BTE501 : Hermeneutics

How to Study the Bible

Which translation is best? Which Study Bible? What are the secrets of resolving difficult or controversial passages? From forty years of intensive Bible study and teaching, Chuck Missler shares his favorite helps, secrets and practical suggestions on how to take the Bible seriously.

Most Christians, although they want to do in-depth Bible study, know little of the types, philosophies and tools of study available. Is the Bible to be taken literally or figuratively? What study aids would be most helpful in beginning my own home study library? Going through the Bible book by book. "Eat the elephant one bite at a time." These studies produce the most lasting results. There is a balance in the "whole counsel of God." Emmaus Road in Luke 24:27.

How We Got Our Bible

Chuck Missler, an internationally recognized Biblical authority, reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies.

Where did our Bible come from? How good are the texts?
Why do we believe its origin is supernatural?
How do we know that it really is the Word of God?
How accurate are our translations?
Which version is the best?

(2 credits)

Length of Class

This class is scheduled for 4 weeks. Login and click on “All Courses” in your “My Courses” block.

Required Materials (2 sets required)

Audio/Video Materials – select from ONE of the following:

A workbook is suggested as an aid to your study. (not required)

Current Members

Non-Members

Purchase a Koinonia Institute Membership to start this class. Each class has its own schedule and may or may not be currently available.

Koinonia Institute Online offers these benefits not found in Self Study:

Community Learning Environment – Interact with other students studying the same material to help you learn.
Unit Quizzes – Take online quizzes to keep your studying on track and measure your learning.
Paced Learning – Online classes are paced to fit into your busy schedule and provide a focused, guided Bible study.
Discussion Boards – Ability to discuss studies with students and facilitators.

The weekly format of an online class is:

Watch or listen to the weekly assignment from your materials (typically one hour).
Go to the class forum and answer two discussion questions and then reply to at least one of your classmates’ responses.
Take the quiz online. (Multiple Choice, True/False, Matching etc.)
The class will end with a final exam - usually around 100 questions.
Each class varies in length – 4 weeks up to 24 weeks.