Experiencing the Bible in its Native Land
What you'll learn
- Students will gain key insights to the message and culture of the Bible.
- Students may decide they would like to visit the Holy Land after doing so virtually through this video tour course.
- Students who are engaged in teaching or discussing the Bible will be able to do so with greater confidence.
Requirements
- English proficiency.
- Very basic knowledge of the Bible.
Description
Is the Bible relevant to issues and problems that we face in the 21st Century? Does knowing and living the teachings of the Bible really make a difference? Is God still at work in our times? Hi. I’m Dr. Michael Bogart. I have been teaching the Bible for more than 40 years. My earned doctorate in educational curriculum and instruction, combined with my own experiences in Israel in 2015 have enabled me to pass along some unique insights on the Bible in its native land. I’d like to personally invite you to be a part of this course where you will virtually experience 15 key sites in Israel that will make the Bible come alive in your life. The course includes high quality background videos that explain the on-site footage of the places we will visit.
During the course, I will not only explain the background and significance of the sites, but also how the events that occurred at these sites help make sense of our own times and our own lives. The perspectives on the tour grow out of many years in Christian ministry and as a part-time instructor in secular colleges and universities. I hope you’ll take advantage of this virtual tour that stops at places like Jericho, the Sea of Galilee, and Jerusalem. Who knows? You may be so intrigued that you will want to book a travel tour to Israel in the future. So come along as we visit some of the holiest and most interesting places in the world! Let's go!
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who wants to know more about the Bible.
- Anyone who would like to experience the Holy Land
Course content
Introduction1 lecture • 38min
- Introduction to the BiblePreview37:54
- Journal Assignment, Part 11 question
- Session 1 Quiz7 questions
The Old Testament3 lectures • 26min
The New Testament7 lectures • 1hr 13min
The Early Church4 lectures • 31min
Reflections1 lecture • 9min
Instructor
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- 4.3 Instructor Rating
- 71 Reviews
- 373 Students
- 3 Courses
Michael Bogart resides in central California, where he is a part-time faculty member at West Hills Community College in Lemoore, California; Brandman University, based in Orange, California; Excelsior College, based in Albany, New York; College of the Sequoias in Visalia, California, and Fresno Pacific University's Center for Professional Development. Dr. Bogart earned his Doctor of Education degree from Liberty University in 2017. He teaches both face-to-face and online courses in subjects as diverse as World Religions, Western Civilization, Ethics, Bible and Medieval History, and was honored as the 2006 Navy College Teacher of the Year for Naval Air Station, Lemoore, California.
In the last decade Dr. Bogart has been privileged to make a life contribution in countries such as Scotland, Mexico, Honduras, Haiti, South Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo where he has trained many dozens of Christian leaders cross-culturally. He has been married since 1978 and has four children and eight grandchildren. Dr. Bogart pastored Grace Baptist Church in Lemoore, California from 1984 to 2002, when he accepted a staff position with JARON Ministries and Campus Bible Church in Fresno, CA. In 2013, he left JARON and Campus to found Aspect Ministries, which assists churches in training Christians to be effective in 21st Century faith, including reaching the Millennial Generation.
As a world religions specialist (especially Islam) Bogart speaks regularly at various venues within the United States. He has authored several books and hosts brief overview videos on topics of world religion and Christian faith, including The 45 Minute Bible (English and Spanish), Understanding Islam, iKnow Mormonism, iKnow the Jehovah's Witnesses, and iKnow the New Age Movement. From 2016 to 2018 Dr. Bogart was a weekly featured guest on television station KAIL's Central Valley Buzz and My ConVersation shows, based in Fresno, California, which aired to over 150,000 people.