Bible BasicsCourse Level: Basic

This course is intended for those seeking an overview of and background to the Bible so that they can more fully understand Sacred Scripture from a Catholic perspective. It includes themes such as Biblical Composition, Inspiration, the Canon of the Sacred Scripture, and How to Choose a Bible.

Successful completion of this course earns 2.5 CEU's. Click here for more information about CEU's.

• Students are able to explain the concept of Revelation as it pertains to the Bible in the Catholic Church.
• Students are able to differentiate between methods of translation of the Bible in order to choose an appropriate version for their personal use.
• Students are able to articulate the process by which the Bible came to be.
• Students are able to interpret Scripture from both a literal and a fuller (or spiritual) perspective.
• Students are able to explain the difficulties of a fundamentalist approach to the Bible.

• No books required. All readings are online.

• Week 1: The Bible and Christian Life
  • Students are able to explain the concept of Revelation as it pertains to the Bible in the Catholic Church.
• Week 2: Choosing and Exploring Your Bible
  • Students are able to differentiate between methods of translation of the Bible in order to choose an appropriate version for their personal use.
• Week 3: Biblical Comparison and Inspiration
  • Students are able to articulate the process by which the Bible came to be.
• Week 4: Understanding and Interpreting Scripture
  • Students are able to interpret Scripture from both a literal and a fuller (or spiritual) perspective.
• Week 5: Biblical Fundamentalism and the Canon of Scripture
  • Students are able to explain the difficulties of a fundamentalist approach to the Bible.