The Programme

This Distance Learning Programme can be useful to anyone from any background who is interested in studying the Bible, its origin, covenants, prophecies, Gospels and Epistles.

The modules are clearly and simply written with a particular emphasis on God's purpose and destiny for the Israel peoples.

Other than basic literacy, there are no prerequisites for enrolling on the course.

The Programme Content

The Programme comprises four modules:

1. ORIGIN, CONTENT AND CHRONOLOGY OF THE BIBLE

(This is a mandatory unit for all participants in the course)

2. OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT CRITICISM

3. PROPHECY IN OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS

4. ESTABLISHING THE IDENTITY OF ISRAEL, JEWS AND GENTILES

A certificate of achievement is awarded at the completion of each of the four modules.

Procedure

Short answer questions based on the studies are incorporated into each unit. Successive units of a module will be forwarded on receipt of responses to the questions set for the previous unit.

Time Required for Lessons

Some units, particularly those on Prophecy, require longer study than others, but an average of two hours per unit is anticipated.

Fees

A registration fee of £35.00 (GBP) or $55.00 (US) is required for any or all of the modules.

Text Books

In some cases suitable books are suggested in the unit material. The essential books for all modules are:

The Holy Bible

(The Authorised Version is recommended)

A Bible Concordance (Strong’s, Young’s or Cruden’s are recommended)

A Bible Dictionary

(The New Bible Dictionary – Intervarsity Press, The Zondervan Bible Dictionary, The Illustrated Bible Dictionary are recommended)

Enrolment

Enrolment on the course can be at any time and for any or all of the modules.

Note: because of its foundational nature, Module 1 is mandatory before participating in any of the other modules.

An enrolment form is obtainable from:

The National Bible College, 121 Low Etherley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0HA, United Kingdom.

Telephone: (+44) (0)1388 834395

Email: tnbc@mail.com

Module 1

ORIGIN, CONTENT AND CHRONOLOGY OF THE BIBLE

Units 1 - 10

1. Bible Origins and Translations
2. Creation
3. Judgment and Promise of Redemption
4. Israel from Egypt to Canaan
5. Classifying the Old Testament Books
6. The Divided Kingdom and Captivities
7. The Prophets
8. The Gospels
9. The Acts of The Apostles
10. The Epistles and Revelation

Module 2

OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT CRITICISM

Units 1 - 10

1. Higher and Lower Criticism
2. Transmission of the Bible text
3. Reviewing Criticism
4. The Creation Story
5. Authorship of the Pentateuch
6. Biblical History and the Prophets
7. The Book of Daniel
8. The Apocrypha, Israel, Judah and the Jews
9. Spiritualising the Scriptures
10. The New Covenant

Module 3

PROPHECY IN OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS

Units 1 - 10

1. The Training and Function of the Prophets
2. Rules for the Study of Prophecy
3. The Design and Purpose of Prophecy
4. Prophecy in the Pentateuch
5. The Major and Minor Prophets
6. Application of the Rules for the Study of Prophecy
7. Prophets and Prophecy in the Gospels
8. Prophets and Prophecy in the Acts and Epistles
9. Prophets and Prophecy in the Epistles (cont.)
10. The Book of Revelation

Module 4

ESTABLISHING THE IDENTITY OF ISRAEL, JEWS AND GENTILES

Units 1 - 10

1. The Division of Israel and Judah
2. Links between Britain and Israel
3. Identity Evidence
4. The Ancient Britons and the Druids
5. The Anglo-Saxons
6. Race and Language
7. Old Testament Prophecies regarding Israel’s Future
8. Old Testament Prophecies regarding Israel’s Future (cont.)
9. New Testament Prophecies regarding Israel’s Future
10. The Early British Church and the National Faith

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