Core School of the Bible
Mondays Mar 30 – June 15
Mondays, March 30th–June 8th, 6–7:30pm
What is this course all about?
Knowing how to read your Bible and understand what the authors of Scripture mean is a crucial skill that will serve you for a lifetime of knowing God, loving him and living powerfully for his glory. This class is an introduction to the skills of interpretation necessary for reading and understanding Scripture focusing on the narrative literature of Scripture.
After taking this course you will be able to . . .
identify the goals of Bible study.
understand the tools and skills necessary for interpreting biblical narratives.
utilize those tools and skills through “hands-on” experience and practice studying a biblical narrative.
study Scripture on your own more confidently.
love God more deeply through your understanding of the tools for biblical interpretation.
Session One: 6-7:30pm
spring 2026
Mondays, March 30th–June 15th, 7:30–9pm
What is this course all about?
In this course we will study Scripture’s portrayal of the person of Christ focusing on the union of his human and divine nature, and the work of Christ to bring salvation through his perfect righteousness and his substitutionary, sacrificial death. We’ll also explore historic and modern errors regarding Christ and his work.
After taking this course you will be able to . . .
Understand and outline the major affirmations of a biblical doctrine of Christ and salvation.
Identify the primary Scripture passages that shape these doctrines.
Recognize faulty views of these doctrines more confidently.
Apply the doctrines of Christ and salvation to your real lie.
Love God more deeply because of your understanding of his word.
Session 2: 7:30-9pm
Location: Good Shepherd Community Church
28986 SE Haley Rd. Boring, OR
Church-Based
Core School of the Bible brings biblical and theological studies out of the academy and makes it affordable and accessible to people in the church.
1 year Certificate in Biblical Studies
You will study…
The Story of the Old Testament
The Story of the New Testament
The Story of the End Times
Jesus in the Gospels
Bible Study Methods
Certificate in Theological Studies available fall ‘25!
HOLISTIC APPROACH
We teach so that you will know God deeply in his Word, love him passionately, live powerfully for his glory, proclaim him boldly, and serve him effectively in your real world.
“I am excited about Core School of the Bible and the Bible and theology training done by Jeff Olson. Jeff is an experienced, insightful, and skilled teacher who is faithful to Scripture. I am happy to recommend him to churches and individuals who want to broaden and deepen their knowledge of God and His Word.”
Randy Alcorn - Eternal Perspective Ministries
“I have known Jeff Olson for 34 years. During this time, he has faithfully and passionately taught the whole counsel of God’s Word. Professor Olson is a pastor-scholar who can teach any portion of Scripture in an understandable, memorable, and applicable way. Core School of the Bible’s Certificate in Biblical Studies is your quickest path to grasp the story of Scripture. Your investment in God’s Word under Jeff’s teaching will become one of your greatest treasures in this life and the next.”
Keith Krell, PhD, DMin - Crossroads Bible Church, Bellevue WA
“As someone who loves biblical and theological training for the church I’m glad to see the launch of Core School of the Bible. I have known Jeff Olson since he was a young seminarian. We have served together on the pastoral Staff of a large church where Jeff was the college age pastor. Jeff is a serious Bible student, functional in the original languages, and faithful in living out the principles. He has a strong teaching gift. If you are hungry to know God and his Word more deeply, Core School of the Bible is for you!”
Stu Weber - Good Shepherd Community Church, Boring OR