Students will explore the divine and human authorship of the Bible, learning how God inspired over 40 writers across 1,500 years to record His Word. This section will cover the process of inspiration, transmission, and canonization, helping students understand why the Bible is both historically reliable and spiritually authoritative.

This section provides an overview of the 66 books of the Bible, their structure, themes, and literary genres. Students will gain insight into how different sections—such as law, history, prophecy, poetry, Gospels, and epistles—contribute to the unified story of God’s redemption. Understanding the Bible’s composition will help students read and interpret Scripture more effectively.

Students will learn a structured approach to interpreting Scripture, moving from what the text meant to its original audience to how it applies today. This section emphasizes the importance of historical and literary context, theological principles, and avoiding common interpretive mistakes, ensuring that students develop a faithful and practicalunderstanding of God’s Word.

Understanding a passage requires knowing when, where, and why it was written. This section will teach students how to study the cultural, political, and religious background of biblical texts, as well as how literary styles and structuresshape meaning. By mastering context, students will avoid misinterpretation and misapplication of Scripture.

Rather than reading personal opinions into Scripture, students will learn how to discover the original message the biblical author intended to communicate. This section emphasizes careful observation, word studies, and comparing Scripture with Scripture, helping students develop a sound, objective approach to biblical interpretation.

Once the original meaning is understood, the next step is applying it faithfully to life today. This section will teach students how to extract timeless biblical principles and apply them to personal faith, ministry, and contemporary issues. Emphasis will be placed on avoiding misapplication, ensuring that biblical truths are lived out in a way that is both practical and transformative.

Students will explore the purpose, power, and responsibility of preaching in the life of the Church. This section covers the biblical basis for preaching, the role of the preacher, and the difference between teaching and preaching.Emphasis will be placed on expository, topical, and textual preaching and how each serves different contexts.

Preaching is more than delivering a message—it’s about being a vessel for God’s Word. This section helps students understand the spiritual, theological, and practical responsibilities of a preacher. Topics include preacher preparation (both spiritually and academically), personal integrity, and the role of the Holy Spirit in sermon delivery.

This section walks students through the practical process of sermon preparation, from choosing a passage to crafting the message. Topics include:

• Selecting a text & understanding its context

• Developing the main idea and supporting points

• Building a sermon outline (Introduction, Body, Conclusion)

Students will learn how to make sermons impactful, memorable, and clear. This section covers:

• The art of storytelling and illustrations

• Using Scripture effectively

• Applying the message to the audience’s life

• Avoiding common pitfalls like over complication or lack of focus

Communication is not just about what you say but how you say it. This section focuses on:

• Vocal techniques (tone, pacing, projection)

• Body language and stage presence

• Connecting with the audience emotionally and spiritually

• Handling nerves and distractions while preaching

Students will learn how to preach with conviction, persuasion and apply the message effectively. Topics include:

• Preaching for transformation, not just information

• Using the Holy Spirit’s guidance in delivery

• Giving a strong, persuasive call to action or invitation

• Final sermon presentations (each student delivers a short sermon for feedback)