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    • Welcome to How to Read the Bible!

    • Deepen your understanding of the Bible as you dive into these new courses offered by Regent University and the Christian Broadcasting Network. These courses are designed to enrich your life and help you grow in your relationship with God.

      Located next to the CBN campus, Regent University—America’s premier Christian university—is ranked among the top national universities in the world. Regent provides excellent education through a biblical perspective and serves as a center of Christian thought and action.

      CBN and Regent have teamed up to help equip Christians to change the world! See our first course offering below.

      When you take the course, you will get real-time updates as new courses become available.

    • You are embarking on a 12-lesson, self-guided exploration of the Bible with Regent University's distinguished professors. This course will help you navigate the various translations and contexts, clarifying its teachings and relevance. 

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    • How to Read the Bible

      Reading the Bible is essential to faith and study. However, the Bible can also be one of the more difficult genres to understand. The difference in time and culture alone poses a challenge to readers in the 21st century. Take this 12 class journey with Dr. Corné J. Bekker, Dean of the School of Divinity.

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    • Our courses are a combination of video instruction, course lesson outlines, and quizzes. Each video is under 30 minutes, and you can go through the coursework at your preferred pace.

      Upon course completion, you will receive a certification of completion from Regent University.

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What Is the Bible?
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What Is the Bible?

How to Read the Bible

Reading the Bible is essential to faith and study. However, the Bible can also be one of the more difficult genres to understand. The difference in time and culture alone poses a challenge to readers in the 21st century. Take this 12 class journey with Dr. Corné J. Bekker, Dean of the School of Divinity.

TAKE THIS COURSE

How to Read the Bible
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How to Read the Bible

The Bible, or the Word of God, is a sacred collection of books Divinely written. Reading and understanding the Bible is essential to the Christian faith. Many find it challenging to understand the Bible as intended because of the numerous translations and historical and cultural contexts that don’t align with today’s world. This 12-session, self-guided course, created by esteemed Regent University professors, equips you to approach and better understand the basics of the Bible and how to interpret, study, and learn from each section and genre of God’s Word.

Course Topics

  • What Is the Bible?
  • How Did the Bible Come to Be?
  • How Do We Approach the Bible?
  • Rules to Reading
  • Rules of Interpretation
  • How to Read and Interpret Foundational Texts (Torah)
  • How to Read and Interpret Historical and Prophetic Texts
  • How to Read and Interpret Contemplative Texts
  • Reading and Interpreting the Gospels and Acts
  • Reading and Interpreting the Letters of the New Testament
  • Reading and Interpreting the Book of Revelation
  • Cultivating the Discipline of Daily Reading
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