Instructor
Damion Barrett
Pastor-scholar mentoring students to handle the Word with clarity, conviction, and pastoral wisdom — from interpretation to faithful proclamation.
Learn to interpret Scripture faithfully. This course equips you with a clear, reproducible method: observe the text, understand the original context, grasp the author’s intent, and apply the passage wisely to life and ministry.
Grasp the storyline of Scripture and how covenant, promise, and fulfillment shape meaning.
Read laws, narrative, poetry, prophecy, wisdom, and epistles according to their genre rules.
Trace arguments, structure, and key terms to discern the main point of a passage.
Use translations, lexicons, and basic Greek/Hebrew helps without getting lost in jargon.
Move carefully from interpretation to theological reflection and wise application.
Build outlines, small-group guides, and sermon skeletons grounded in the text.
Authority of Scripture, role of the interpreter, and the big picture of redemptive history.
Historical-cultural context, literary context, and genre-specific strategies.
Word studies (without fallacies), tracing logic, and following the author’s flow of thought.
Principlization, Christ-centered reading, and crafting sermons & studies anchored in the text.
Pastor-scholar mentoring students to handle the Word with clarity, conviction, and pastoral wisdom — from interpretation to faithful proclamation.
★★★★★ “Finally, a method I can use every week for sermons and small groups.”
★★★★★ “Genre tools and context work changed how I read my Bible.”
Q: Do I need original languages?
A: No — we show optional ways to consult Greek/Hebrew responsibly.
Q: Is this academic or practical?
A: Both — you’ll practice on real passages and produce usable teaching outlines.
Q: Will I complete a project?
A: Yes — a short exegesis-to-application project on a passage of your choice.
Learn a faithful, reproducible approach to interpreting and applying Scripture for life, discipleship, and proclamation.
Enroll Now $620