Bible 101 – Winter 27

Anchor Bible College

Bible 101 – Section 02

See the Bible in a completely different light as you dive into the original context and message of key passages. Learn to interpret and apply God’s Word in your life today. Are you ready to embark on this journey?

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Jan. 11 – Apr. 26 (2027)

Fur Rendezvous Break Week: Feb. 22

Mondays: 6:30pm-9:30pm

Once-Weekly Classes.

Adrian, Michigan

In Person at Lenawee Christian School

$225

FREE for New Anchor Students. $75 per credit hour for returning students

Course Description

Bible 101 – Biblical Study and Interpretation (3 credits)

This course is an introduction to the best practice methods for biblical study and interpretation. This includes a focus on the historical, cultural, literary, and geographical context of a given passage. The student will learn to apply sound exegetical methods in relation to topics such as textual criticism, genre issues, and contextualization. Introduction to Bible study tools and Bible software will also be covered. The course will be structured with weekly readings, discussion boards, and quizzes. Students will also select a hermeneutically challenging passage and perform written assignments throughout the semester that will build towards a final exegetical paper.

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See Previous Syllabi

Weekly Readings

Workbook Homework

Weekly Quizzes

Bible Study Assignments

Final Exegetical Paper

Required Materials:

Bible (unless otherwise specified, you may use the translation of your choice)
- Lecture notes and quiz blanks will use the ESV translation.
Grasping God’s Word, Scott J. Duvall, ISBN: 978-0310109174
Grasping God’s Word Workbook, Scott J. Duvall, ISBN: 978-0310109204

Prerequisites:

None

Student Reviews

Feedback from previous students who took this course:

I have learned so much, though one of the most significant things is realizing how I don’t know as much as I thought I knew and need to approach Scripture with new eyes.

– Bible 101 Student

One of my favorite aspects of this course has been how the professor walks us through Bible passages I am quite familiar with (and therefore think I understand) in a way that blows my mind.

– Bible 101 Student

Normally 3-6 hours a week very reasonable workload and I appreciate it.

– Bible 101 Student

3.7/5

Difficulty Compared to other 3-credit Courses

4.7/5

Grew in their Personal Relationship with the Lord

4.7/5

Enhanced their Knowledge of God’s Word

Instructor

Michael JonesBible 101 Instructor

Michael R. Jones is originally from the deep South and has lived in Metro Detroit since 2000. He is a graduate of William Tyndale College, Michigan Theological Seminary, Moody Theological Seminary – Michigan, where he received the Faculty Award in Systematic Theology, and the University of Chester where he wrote his dissertation on Paul’s theology of suffering. He has served as pastor of Zion Baptist Church in Taylor, MI since 2000 and is a long-time board member of the largest food pantry in Michigan. He and his wife, Tondra, have two grown children.