Bible Boot Camp

Bible Boot Camp is a weekly Bible study curriculum. It’s called Bible Boot Camp because we begin with the basics by laying a solid foundation for further advanced biblical study, theological reflection and spiritual development. The course consists of four phases.

Phase One is How to Study the Bible #101 and introduces students to the fundamentals of biblical study and interpretation. We explore the books of the Bible, differences between the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Scriptures, and Bible genre (law, history, poetry, etc.).

Phase Two: Issues and Methods in Interpreting Scripture examines issues, methods, and problems faced in interpreting Scripture in the church, including inspiration of Scripture as well as examples of dealing with potentially difficult passages.

Phase Three: Introduction to Biblical Exegesis and Hermeneutics emphasizes study in both the Hebrew Bible and Christian Scriptures and is designed to explore the biblical text both within its historic contexts as well as its use in modern worldwide contexts. This phase also examines the intersection of race, sex, and class in interpreting Scripture.

Phase Four: Spiritual Formation – Students are engaged in the process of soul work— which focuses on fostering a gradual and progressive movement into spiritual depth and personal growth grounded in an intimate and vibrant relationship with God; and God work—becoming continuously aware of how God is using and preparing them to be active agents of the grace of God in the world.