
Overview
We will learn about the challenges facing the Bible teacher today, as well as different philosophical, developmental, social, and psychological approaches to addressing those challenges. We will also learn different approaches to examining Biblical stories, including: exegetical, hermeneutic, historical, literary, and gender theory. We will examine and analyze the pedagogic skills to implement these different approaches inside the classroom. We’ll also cover analysis of different Biblical characters and stories, and hear from some experts in the field of Bible studies and Bible education.
Using this knowledge, you will gain skills to use inside the classroom, and be able to examine and analyze different educational programs that teach Bible in order to see which best suit your approach and educational setting. If you want to teach Bible, this course is a helpful guide and overview to different approaches and techniques for doing so.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this The Wonders and Challenges of Bible Education course offered by Coursera in partnership with Hebrew University of Jerusalem, students should be able to:
Students will appreciate challenges in teaching classical Jewish texts to school students
Students will acquire certain exegetical and literary skills to analyze selected Biblical passages.
Students will be exposed to a range of different approaches to presenting Biblical characters.
Students will examine a range of relevant developmental, social, and psychological theories that impact the teaching of the Bible.
Students will examine a range of educational programs that teach the Bible and will acquire tools to critically analyze these programs.
Students will produce a course project that will reflect their understanding of the various issues raised.
Get more details
Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Welcome Module
- Opportunities and Challenges in Teaching Bible Part
- The Complex Nature of Biblical Characters and Educational Approaches to Presenting them
- Examining the Moral Behavior of Biblical Characters as National Figures
- Preparing an Educational Project
Check out the full curriculum
Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 6 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 8 other Short Courses in Theology and Religious Studies in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
- No previous experience necessary
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
-
International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
- Audit: free access to course materials except graded items
- Certificate: a trusted way to showcase your skills
- A year of unlimited access with Coursera Plus $199
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You’ll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved.