The Bible is Black History:
Certification Track
A Life-Changing Journey Into Black Biblical Identity — Guided, Supportive, and Structured for Your Success
The Bible Is Black History Certification Track is a welcoming, structured learning experience designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture through an Afrocentric lens.
It is accessible, spiritually enriching, and paced in a way that supports your growth without overwhelming you.
This certification helps you reclaim the Black presence in the Bible — and gives you the clarity, language, and confidence to share this truth with others.
Enroll in our June Cohort Today.
What This Track Includes
The Certification Track consists of 8 easy-to-follow online courses. Each course includes:
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Engaging video lessons
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Reflection prompts
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Simple review activities
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Downloadable tools for teaching and ministry
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Supportive guidance
To support learners and help ensure successful completion, each module must be completed within a 12-week window. This structure gives learners enough time to work comfortably, a clear roadmap, built-in motivation, and a manageable pace.
Most learners finish the full Certification Track in 7–9 months, moving module by module.
Inside each module, there are learning sessions, reflection questions, and quizzes or assessments. Each session typically lasts 1–2 hours.
Curriculum Essentials
This section presents a carefully curated selection of books that are essential to our certified course's curriculum.
Explore a variety of other books by Dr. Theron Williams in our bookstore clicking the button below.
Completion Benefits
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Bible Is Black History Certification
The Bible is Black History Online Academy has partnered with the School of Theology at Virginia Union University's Evan Smith Continuing Education Program. By so doing, we will offer certificates of completion and continuing education units to successful participants.
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Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
Earn CEUs awarded through Virginia Union University.
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A Practical Teaching Toolkit
You will walk away with:
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Lesson outlines
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Presentation slides
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Maps and historical visuals
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Timelines
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Teaching aids
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Discussion prompts
Everything is designed to be easy to use, simple to understand, and powerful in ministry settings.
Who This Track Is For
This online academy is designed to provide an educational experience that reimagines the biblical story as told by the ancient Black Hebrews. The story is about how Black people understood Yahweh’s being at work in their communities as they strove for liberation and independence, and how that reality empowers Black Bible readers today.
This certification is perfect for:
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Pastors and ministers
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Bible teachers
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Christian educators
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Small group leaders
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Seminary students
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Youth leaders
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Retired learners
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Anyone exploring biblical identity
No academic background is required — just a desire to learn.
What Will You Gain?
By the end of the Certification Track, you will:
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Understand the African foundations of Scripture
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See the full presence of Black people in the biblical story
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Correct common historical misunderstandings
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Be able to explain and teach Black biblical identity clearly
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Gain tools to lead Bible studies and discussions
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Feel more affirmed, grounded, and spiritually empowered
Meet Your Instructor -
Dr. Theron D. Williams
Dr. Williams is a renowned pastor, author, researcher, and founder of The Bible Is Black History movement.
His work has reached millions through bestselling books, nationwide speaking engagements, and original scholarly research reclaiming Black Presence in the Bible.
This Institute is the culmination of over 25 years of study, pastoring, curriculum development, and academic research — designed to transform both understanding and practice.