Courses Offered
Foundation courses (twelve courses listed below) and additional courses will be offered to students online only in the future.
Foundations courses are in person, typically on Thursday nights, at Sharon Baptist Church. When taken in succession, the coursework takes two years to complete. Upon completion, we offer a certificate in Biblical Studies. We will offer online versions of these courses in the future.
SB 101 Personal Evangelism - Practical instruction in witnessing to unbelievers and leading them to Jesus Christ. Emphasis is laid on key Bible principles relating to evangelism. Students are taught how to use their personal testimony to witness and present the gospel clearly.
SB 102 Bible Doctrine 1 - Clear Bible teaching in the subjects of bibliology (the study of the Bible), theology (the study of God), Christology (the study of Jesus Christ), pneumatology (the study of the Holy Spirit), and angelology (the study of angels). Bible answers are given to commonly asked questions concerning the Christian faith.
SB 103 Old Testament Survey 1 - Old Testament Survey I takes a closer look at the first quarter of the Bible. The authors, timeframes, special features, and references to Jesus Christ in the books will be illuminated to help you better understand the bible and grow in your walk with Jesus Christ.
SB 201 Methods of Bible Study - This course shows helpful methods to assist believers in personal Bible study. Students learn principles of biblical interpretation to guide them in understanding different passages of Scripture such as narratives, psalms, proverbs, parables, and prophecy. Students also learn how to use Bible study tools to help them in their study of individual books, chapters, verses, and words.
SB 202 Bible Doctrine 2 - Bible Doctrine 2 continues with clear Bible teaching in the subjects of anthropology (the study of man), hamartiology (the study of sin), soteriology (the study of salvation), ecclesiology (the study of the church), and eschatology (the study of end times). Bible answers are given to commonly asked questions concerning the Christian faith.
SB 203 Old Testament Survey 2 - Old Testament Survey 2 includes a survey of the Books of Poetry (Job through the Song of Solomon), the Major Prophets (Isaiah through Daniel), and the Minor Prophets (Hosea through Malachi) of the Old Testament. The central theme of each book is highlighted along with other significant features, including key words, key verses, and pictures of Christ.
SB 301 The New Testament Church - In this class, students will delve into the study of the first-century church as depicted in the New Testament. Our main emphasis will be on understanding the biblical purpose of the church and how every member of the body can contribute. We will explore various topics such as the worship and the prayer life of the church.
SB 302 Exploring Genesis 1 - An in-depth study of the book of Genesis to identify the major themes and characters that God emphasizes, setting the foundation for the rest of God's progressive revelation.
SB 303 New Testament Survey 1 - A survey of the books of the New Testament (Matthew through Ephesians). The main theme of each book is highlighted along with other significant features including key words, key verses, and pictures of Christ.
SB 401 The Life of Christ—This course provides an in-depth examination of Jesus Christ's life and teachings. It covers a wide range of topics, including His miraculous birth, teachings and parables, suffering and death, and resurrection and ascension. Additionally, students will gain a deeper understanding of Jesus's deity as revealed in the Bible.
SB 402 Exploring Genesis 2 - Part 2 of Exploring Genesis deals with the book's second half, focusing on the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.
SB 403 New Testament Survey 2 - This class provides a survey of the books of the New Testament, from Philippians through Revelation. We will explore the main theme of each book and examine other significant features, such as keywords, key verses, and pictures of Christ.
