The Institute For The Study Of African Presence In The Bible:
Certified Program
A Structured 32-Week Program Exploring African Presence in Scripture, Biblical History, Theology, and Interpretation
Partnership with Virginia Union University
Additional Details Coming Soon
The Institute For The Study Of African Presence In The Bible: Certified Program is a welcoming, structured learning experience for learners from all backgrounds. It is designed to deepen understanding of Scripture through the study of African people, places, nations, history, and biblical connections. The program is accessible, spiritually enriching, and paced to support meaningful learning throughout the 32-week journey.
Students gain historical context, clarity, and confidence to understand and share the African presence throughout the biblical narrative.
New Cohort — Classes Begin September 30.
What This Program Includes
This program is designed for learners from all backgrounds who desire a deeper, historically grounded understanding of Scripture and the African presence throughout the biblical narrative.
Each module includes:
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Pre-recorded video lectures
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Guided readings and course materials
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Quizzes
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Essay assignments
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Resources to support teaching and ministry
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Bi-weekly Zoom sessions with Dr. Williams and cohort members for discussion, clarification, and continued learning
The 32-week structure provides learners with a clear, supportive pathway through the program while allowing time to engage deeply with the material, reflect on key concepts, and grow in their understanding of African presence in Scripture, biblical history, theology, and interpretation.
Who Is This Program For?
This program is designed for learners from all backgrounds who desire a deeper, historically grounded and biblically based understanding of the African presence in Scripture. Through structured study of biblical history, geography, theology, and interpretation, learners explore the people, places, nations, and connections that bring greater historical context to the biblical narrative
This program is designed 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 Certified Program, you will:
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Understand the African presence and historical context throughout Scripture
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Identify African people, places, nations, and connections within the biblical narrative
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Correct common historical misunderstandings
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Explain and teach the African presence in the Bible with clarity and confidence
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Gain tools to lead Bible studies, teaching, and discussions
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Develop a fuller, historically grounded understanding of Scripture
Completion Benefits
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Certificate of Completion
Students who successfully complete the 32-week Certified Program receive a Certificate of Completion from The Institute for the Study of African Presence in the Bible.
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Capstone Project and Presentation
Students will complete a capstone project that brings together what they have learned throughout the program and present their work as part of the program-completion experience.
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Academic and Continuing Education Opportunities — Coming Soon
Additional academic and continuing education opportunities are currently being developed. More information will be announced as details are finalized.
Curriculum Essentials
This section presents a carefully curated selection of books that are essential to our Certified Program curriculum.
Meet Your Instructor -
Dr. Theron D. Williams
Dr. Williams is a pastor, author, researcher, and educator whose decades of study and scholarship form the foundation of The Institute for the Study of African Presence in the Bible.
Throughout the 32-week Certified Program, students learn directly from Dr. Williams through pre-recorded lectures and bi-weekly Zoom sessions with their cohort.