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WHAT’S INVOLVED?
The course will involve reading the Bible intensively and inductively in preparation for class, and then attending interactive classes, covering the major contents, the literary structure and the theology of each book that has been studied.
This course will help students begin to understand the Bible in its original context, and thus to be able to apply the Bible more accurately for today.
WHEN AND WHERE?
Classes will take place at GraceLife London every second Saturday of the month for 10 months, and students will be expected to complete reading assignments, and submit coursework, all focused on the books of the Bible being studied.
WHO CAN STUDY?
The course is open to both men and women who desire to intensively study the Bible.
ESSENTIAL DATES:
Starts Saturday, 9th September 2023 at 8:00 am.
Continues every second Saturday of the month from Saturday, 9th September 2023 through to Saturday, 8th June 2024 (total 10 months).
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
| Session 1 | 9th September 2023 |
| Session 2 | 14th October 2023 |
| Session 3 | 11th November 2023 |
| Session 4 | 9th December 2023 |
| Session 5 | 13th January 2024 |
| Session 6 | 10th February 2024 |
| Old Testament Exam | Completed by 11:59 pm, 15th March 2024 |
| Session 7 | 16th March 2024 |
| Session 8 | 13th April 2024 |
| Session 9 | 11th May 2024 |
| Session 10 | 8th June 2024 |
| New Testament Exam | TBC |
| Graduation Banquet | 29th June 2024 |
Coursework Requirements
- Intensive Bible reading. By the time you’re done you’ll have read the Bible once within 10 months.
- Writing your own title to each chapter of the Bible.
- Attempting to determine the main themes of each book of the Bible.
- Attendance at classes once a month for ten months:
- Each class will review the material the students have covered in the intervening period.
- These classes will provide instruction with respect to key interpretive difficulties in the books covered.
- There is opportunity for questions and interaction about key themes and interpretive issues.
- Information is provided concerning the best resources for further study in these Biblical books.
- Post class assignments: writing your own outline summary of each book of the Bible to encapsulate its message.
Who Can Apply?
- This course is open to both men and women to apply.