Enrichment
An opportunity to study without having to fulfill degree requirements.
An opportunity to study without having to fulfill degree requirements.
Basic courses track the undergraduate certificate program but offer no credit and no engagement with the NU faculty or staff. Study is totally private and self-paced. For credit courses and requirements for certificates and degrees, see elsewhere on the home page.
Below you will find a summary of seven courses that provide a serious Bible student with foundational knowledge fo the Old and New Testaments, a strong theological framework for understanding the Bible as a whole, and the skills to study the biblical texts on your own.
The Enrichment Version is designed for those who wish to explore biblical content of the Old Testament without the intention of pursuing either a certificate or a degree. These course syllabi are identical to the ones used by credit and degree-track students, except they are void of Internet articles, videos, listings of secondary resources, exams, and writing assignments.
The course defines spirituality in the context of reality and makes application that reflects the Christian worldview. It is organized in five modules: (1) The Concept of Spirituality, (2) A Sense of the Sacred, (3) Spirituality Actualized, (4) A Spiritual Community, and (5) The Spiritual Life.
STUDY NOWThe course introduces the people, places, and events found within the Old Testament, including a minimum of 100 personalities, major geographical sites, stories, events, and prophetic discourses. Moreover, an introduction to the different types of literary genres contained in the Old Testament will be given. The course is organized in five modules: (1) The Torah, (2) The Former Prophets, (3) The Latter Prophets, (4) The Writings: History, and (5) The Writings: Wisdom and Worship.
STUDY NOWThe course includes the people, places, and events found in the New Testament, including a minimum of 75 personalities, major geographical sites, stories, and discourses. The course is organized in four modules: (1) The Gospels, (2) Acts of Apostles, (3) The Pauline Epistles, and (4) General Epistles and the Apocalypse.
STUDY NOWThe study deals with core Old Testament concepts, where God is the central figure. Assuming a unified view of God, the course considers the function of Scripture, ways God works, and how God’s activity interfaces with culture. Included is the faith of Israel, essential elements of Old Testament theology, the theological relationship of the Old and New Testaments, and the relevance of the Old Testament to modern life. The study is organized in three modules: (1) Discovery, (2) Themes in Old Testament Theology, and (3) Messianic Themes.
STUDY NOWThe study deals with core New Testament concepts, where God is the initiator of spiritual blessings which he brings to the world in Jesus Christ. The focus is on meaning. The course is organized in three modules: (1) The Greek Scriptures and Theology, (2) Core Content, (3) God and Man.
STUDY NOWThe primary task of the course is to determine how select texts of scripture should be studied to understand the author’s original intent and modern application. The course is organized in five modules. These modules are designed to help develop a framework for personal investigation into various parts of the Old Testament. The modules are (1) Interpreting Old Testament Literature, (2) Narrative and History, (3) Law, (4) Prophetic Announcements, and (5) Lament, Praise, and Wisdom.
STUDY NOWThis course in exegesis is concerned with the student’s own ability to interpret New Testament texts. The need to do personal interpretation presupposes that spiritual maturity rests upon good exegesis. The course is organized in four modules: (1) Interpreting the New Testament, (2) Matthew and Mark, (3) Acts and the Modern Church, and (4) The Book of Revelation.
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