Earn A Certificate In Biblical Context
Thomas Institute awards a Certificate in Biblical Context upon completion of the following:
- Israel: Jesus & the Gospels
- Turkey: John & Revelation
- Greece: Paul & the Epistles
- Italy: Peter, Paul & the Church
- Egypt: Moses & the Old Testament
Each course contains a residency requirement in-country.
Individual Courses
Israel: Jesus & the Gospels
Much of the Bible cannot be understand outside of the land of Israel. This course considers the unique historical, geographic, and archaeological significance of Israel as it relates to the Hebrew Bible and Jesus.
Turkey: John & Revelation
Most of the letters of the New Testament were written to or from Christians living in modern Turkey. This course visits the most significant centers of early Christianity, including where the apostle John lived.
Greece: Paul & the Epistles
The apostle Paul's most famous letters were written to Christians living in modern Greece. This course features several the cities where Paul lived and ministered, with a focus on Paul's context in the Greco-Roman world.
Italy: Peter, Paul, & the Church
Did you know that about half of the New Testament was written in Italy and that most of the writers of the New Testament are buried there? In addition, the greatest history of the church is found here.
Egypt: Moses & the Old Testament
A visit to Egypt opens up the world of the Old Testament, especially the life of Moses and the people of God. You will be amazed at the living history still alive in this part of the world.