Courses and requirements.
Prerequisite: Basic Bible Knowledge Certificate
How Long Will This Take a Student?
For a part-time student working:
5-8 hours per week (realistic for a busy adult):
Low end: 10-12 months
High end: 12-15 months
Bottom Line:
This is a solid, serious Diploma-level workload.
It’s challenging but very doable with consistent effort.
To successfully earn credit for each course, students are required to:
1. Submit a 1,000-word essay providing an in-depth overview of each completed course (unless otherwise specified).
2. Complete a comprehensive exam after finishing all required coursework. To receive the exam, simply request it by email.
3. Complete a 1,500-word final essay on a selected topic (see list below) after finishing all required courses.
All assignments and exam requests should be sent to: students@wisdomschoolofchristiantheology.org.
Students must choose a topic from the list below for the 1,500 word essay
The Battle for Genesis: Why a Literal Creation Account Matters for Christian Doctrine
Explore how a literal interpretation of Genesis impacts foundational Christian doctrines such as sin, salvation, marriage, and the authority of Scripture. Incorporate material from courses like Biblical Creation, Christian Evidences, Hermeneutics, and Apologetics to defend why Genesis must be understood as true history and how this affects the Gospel message today.
Tracing God's Hand: Key Turning Points in the History of Christianity from Acts to the Great Awakenings
Analyze major historical movements in Christianity, from the Early Church to the Great Awakenings, and how God’s providence is seen through them. Reflect on how these events shaped Christian theology, revival movements, and church practice. Use insights from History of Christianity, American Christianity, Early Church History, and Revivals.
How We Got the Bible: Inspiration, Transmission, Translation, and Why It Matters Today
Examine the process of how the Bible was inspired, preserved, and translated throughout history. Discuss why understanding this process strengthens a believer’s confidence in the reliability of Scripture. Draw from Bibliology, How We Got the Bible, Bible Translation, and Christian Evidences courses to support your paper.
Christian Ethics in a Modern World: Standing Firm on Biblical Morality in a Culture of Compromise
Discuss how Christians can uphold biblical ethics in areas like sexuality, honesty, sanctity of life, and social justice amidst modern cultural pressures. Apply principles learned from Christian Ethics, Philosophy and Christian Thought, Worldview Analysis, and Biblical Worldview courses to real-life challenges believers face today.
Christian Leaders Institute
https://www.christianleadersinstitute.org/
While the classes are free of charge, there are fees associated with obtaining certificates, diplomas, or degrees from CLI.
To access the courses, please create a free account at the provided link. Follow the instructions provided for each course, and complete the required assignments and assessments.
Once you have completed the courses, access your Dashboard page to view your grades and download a copy of your transcript. You must send in a copy of your transcript following completion of each course. No comments or essays are required.
Take the following courses
Basic Writing
History of American Christianity
Sermon Construction and Presentation
Fellowship and Hospitality Ministry
Genesis Under Attack: Defending Biblical Creation Course
Evolution - Biblical and Scientific Answers lessons 1-22
Is Genesis History - Introduction to Biblical Archeology - Dr. Doug Petrovich lessons 1-5
Video 1. Is Genesis History?
Video 3. Genesis Apologetics: Lucy’s Fall From Science
Video 4. Did Dinosaurs Walk With Men? – Marty Kessler
WVBS
https://school.wvbs.org/
Go to the link, click the enroll button, and scroll down to create a free account, and you will be able to choose the audit option, and audit the following courses. Don’t forget to write and send in your comments about each video, and paper.
Hermeneutics
North MacArthur church of Christ lessons 1 - 11
Christian Evidences - Lesson 9 has audio problems, it can be skipped.
Bruce Gore
Early Church History– 22 lessons
SouthWestern Seminary
Great Awakenings Course
Roy J. Fish - Lecture 1 - The First Great Awakening
Roy J. Fish - Lecture 2 - The Second Great Awakening
Roy J. Fish - Lecture 3 - The Layman’s Prayer Awakening
Roy J. Fish - Lecture 4 - The Mid-Century Awakening
Roy J. Fish - Lecture 5 - The Global Awakening
Readings
BibleTraining.com
https://www.biblicaltraining.org/
You will need to create a free account to take this course. Simply Follow the instructions, create an account, and take the following course.
Essentials of Christian Beliefs
Essentials of Christian Ethics
Essentials of Philosophy and Christian Thought
Essentials of Worldview Analysis
Essentials of Christian Apologetics
Essentials of the New Testament
Essentials of African Traditional Religions
Worship Pastors and their Teams
HillsDale College
https://online.hillsdale.edu/
You will need to create a free account to take these courses. Simply Follow the instructions, create an account, and take the following courses. Send in by email copies of certificates of completion. Don’t forget to write and send in your comments about each video, and course paper.
Theology 101: The Western Theological Tradition
The Genesis Story: Reading Biblical Narratives
The David Story: Shepherd, Father, King
Introduction to Western Philosophy
An Introduction to C.S. Lewis: Writings and Significance
C.S. Lewis on Christianity
Bible Project
https://bibleproject.com/
You will need to create a free account to take these courses. Follow the instructions, create an account, and take the following courses in the classroom section. Send in comments and essays. Send in copies of your certificate of completion along with video comments and course papers.
Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
Dallas Theological Seminary
Go to Dallas Theological Seminary Free Courses at the link below. You will need to create a free account to take the courses. Simply Follow the instructions, create an account, and take the following courses. Don't forget to send in your comments, and essays.
https://courses.dts.edu/
Can You Trust the Bible
How to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor
What is Theology?
The Story of Scripture
Names and Attributes of God
Genesis
Exodus
Understanding God’s Covenants
1 Samuel
Ruth
Selected Psalms
Jonah
Isaiah
Daniel
Intro to the Prophets
Historical Backgrounds for the New Testament
Life of Christ
Gospel of John
Acts
Romans
1 Corinthians
Galatians
Thessalonians
James
1 & 2 Peter
Hebrews
Revelation
Return of Christ
Lessons from Biblical Leaders
Evangelism
God’s Work God’s Way
Intro to Biblical Counseling
Problem Parables
Technology and the Church
Luther
Online Institute Of The Bible – Christ Church Baptist Fellowship
The Bible Covenants course only requires a 200-word essay, all others require a 1000-word essay
Old Testament Survey lessons 1-10
New Testament Survey lessons 1-4
Biblical Theology lessons 1-10
Harvestime International
To complete each course, please submit your comments and essays, which will demonstrate your understanding and growth. Once you've finished your essays, simply notify us via email, and we'll send you the final exam. Upon completing the exam, email it back to us to receive credit for the course.
The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit
Developing a Biblical World View
Spiritual Strategies Of Warfare
Principles-Environmental Analysis
Book readings
Click the links to read the books and write a 1000-word essay on combined books.
HERMENEUTICS Principles of Scripture Interpretation by Robert D. McCurley, ThM
Biblical Hermeneutics - An Introduction