Bible Education & Theology
If you're looking for more structured learning or want to go deeper into biblical studies and Christian theology, these resources offer courses, classes, lectures, and theological resources for a variety of levels.
Some are designed for beginners, while others offer more advanced or seminary-style material. You'll also find resources representing different theological traditions and approaches to biblical study, so please use discernment and compare what you learn with Scripture.
Thirdmill
Free
Thirdmill provides free Bible and theology education through video, audio, and written lessons. Its courses cover individual books of the Bible, biblical theology, Christian doctrine, biblical context, and other areas of Christian study. Resources can be completed at your own pace and can be approached as a structured curriculum.
Best for: Serious Bible study, theology, biblical context, and structured learning
Good to know: Thirdmill's free courses are educational resources and are separate from its accredited seminary programs.
Christian Leaders Institute
Free Courses + Paid Options
Christian Leaders Institute offers self-paced Christian education covering Bible, theology, biblical interpretation, ministry, evangelism, apologetics, Christian philosophy, and more. It also offers training and credentials for people interested in Christian ministry.
Best for: Structured Christian education, Bible study, theology, and ministry preparation
Good to know: The free courses and the institute's credential and degree programs are not necessarily the same thing, so check the details of the specific program you're interested in.
Visit Christian Leaders Institute →
BibleProject Classroom
Free
BibleProject Classroom offers free, self-paced online classes taught by biblical scholars. Courses cover subjects such as the Hebrew Bible, Genesis, biblical words, individual books of the Bible, and larger biblical themes.
Best for: Learning how to read Scripture, understanding biblical context, studying biblical themes, and visual learners
Good to know: BibleProject Classroom courses are educational resources and are not accredited college or seminary courses.
Visit BibleProject Classroom →
WVBS Online Bible School
Free
WVBS Online Bible School offers self-paced courses covering the books of the Bible along with subjects such as Greek, hermeneutics, Christian evidences, and how we got the Bible. The program includes video lessons, study materials, assignments, and different enrollment options.
Best for: In-depth Bible study, studying individual books of the Bible, biblical interpretation, and structured theological education
Good to know: WVBS describes its teaching as non-denominational, but its teachers still have particular theological perspectives. Compare what you learn with Scripture.
Visit WVBS Online Bible School →
DTS Global Institute
Free
DTS Global Institute provides free online Bible and theology courses from Dallas Theological Seminary professors. Courses cover individual books of the Bible, Bible study methods, the overall story of Scripture, theology, prophecy, biblical interpretation, and other topics.
Best for: Deeper Bible study, learning how to interpret Scripture, theology, and studying individual books of the Bible
Good to know: These free courses provide access to portions of DTS-level teaching, but completing them does not provide college or seminary credit from DTS.
AWKNG School of Theology
Free + Paid Options
AWKNG is an online Bible education platform focused on helping Christians understand Scripture through biblical scholarship, historical context, and theology. Its courses cover biblical theology, the attributes of God, biblical history, interpretation, and other major themes.
Best for: Deeper Bible study, biblical theology, historical and cultural context, theology, and difficult Bible questions
Good to know: AWKNG offers both free and paid resources and describes its educational program as non-accredited. Its approach has a distinctive theological and scholarly perspective, so use discernment when working through its material.
BiblicalTraining.org
Free + Some Paid Options
BiblicalTraining.org offers online Bible education taught by professors, pastors, authors, and ministry leaders from seminaries and Christian institutions. Its material is organized into four levels—Basics, Foundations, Academy, and Institute—allowing learners to progress from introductory material to university- and graduate-level courses.
Best for: Bible study, biblical theology, hermeneutics, biblical languages, Christian doctrine, and deeper theological education
Good to know: BiblicalTraining describes its materials as broadly evangelical, with professors representing a range of evangelical traditions. Classes are free, while certificates may involve additional fees.
Yale Bible Study
Free
Yale Bible Study provides free online Bible studies created with Yale Divinity School professors and scholars. Studies cover biblical books and topics such as how to read the Bible, the formation of the biblical canon, women in the Bible, Reformation history, Easter and Passover, and the Incarnation.
Best for: Biblical studies, historical context, studying individual books of the Bible, and engaging with academic perspectives
Good to know: Some Yale Bible Study material approaches Scripture from an academic and historical-critical perspective. This can make it useful for understanding scholarly approaches to the Bible, but it is important to be aware that it may not approach Scripture from the same theological framework as the other Christian resources on this page.
The Gospel Coalition
Free + Paid Options
The Gospel Coalition offers a large collection of Christian resources, including Bible studies, theology, courses, podcasts, articles, videos, and teaching on Christian living and ministry. Its courses cover subjects such as the life of Christ, the Gospels, biblical theology, systematic theology, and other areas of Christian study.
Best for: Bible study, theology, Christian doctrine, discipleship, and practical Christian living
Good to know: The Gospel Coalition is an evangelical organization with a strong Reformed/Protestant theological influence. It is not a neutral academic resource, so keep its theological perspective in mind when using its material.
Monergism
Free + Paid Options
Monergism is a large online library of Reformed Christian theology, Bible study resources, sermons, commentaries, and theological works. It includes more than 1,500 free Christian eBooks, along with resources covering systematic theology, biblical theology, doctrines of grace, covenant theology, apologetics, Christian living, and church history.
Best for: Reformed theology, theological study, classic Christian works, and deeper Bible study
Perspective: Reformed
Good to know: Monergism specifically curates material consistent with historic Reformed theology. The majority of its online library is free, while books and other resources are also available for purchase.
GotQuestions.org
Free
GotQuestions provides Bible-based answers to questions about God, Jesus, salvation, Scripture, theology, Christian living, and many other areas of the Christian faith. It also offers free Bible studies, articles, podcasts, videos, and other resources.
Best for: Finding straightforward answers to specific questions about the Bible and Christianity
Perspective: Evangelical, theologically conservative, and nondenominational
Good to know: GotQuestions intentionally answers questions from its particular theological framework and does not always present alternate interpretations. It's helpful to know that perspective when using the resource.