King James Bible Defense — Certificate Course

A Serious, Documented Defense of the Authorized Version

Move beyond slogans. Study the doctrine of preservation, the history of the English Bible, the received text, translation questions, and the case for the King James Bible in a structured seminary course.

Course at a Glance

• Official HBS course: Defense of the Authorized Version
• Instructor: Dr. Adam D. Johnson
• Course scope: 32 online course items, including 30 recorded lectures
• Format: 100% online and self-paced
• Access: 12 months from activation
• Award: Non-credit certificate of completion

What You’ll Learn

• The biblical doctrines of inspiration and preservation
• The history of the received text and the English Bible
• The translation and historical influence of the Authorized Version
• Major manuscript and translation questions
• How to answer common objections carefully and responsibly
• How to explain a King James Bible position with clarity and conviction

Course Roadmap

Begin with orientation and course materials, then work through 30 recorded lectures in order. Complete the assigned learning activities and finish with the final examination. The course is substantial, but the self-paced format lets you study around church, work, and family responsibilities.

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Johnson founded Harvest Bible Seminary to make convictional biblical education available to Christians and ministry workers who cannot relocate for school. He remains involved in teaching, commentary, curriculum direction, institutional leadership, and student support, with the goal of equipping servants of Christ for faithful ministry.

Assigned Authors and Course Contributors

The course also uses selected published material by Dr. Samuel C. Gipp, Dr. Peter S. Ruckman, and Dr. D. N. Jackson. These men are credited as external course contributors through their published works; they are not represented as HBS employees, and they do not administer or grade this course.

How You Earn the Certificate

Complete all required lectures, lessons, quizzes, assignments, and the final examination(s), earning at least 75%. HBS manually confirms completion before issuing the non-credit certificate.

Access & Order Processing

Most student logins are created and emailed within 24 hours. Please allow up to three business days for HBS Administration to process your order and create course access. Watch the email address used at checkout for confirmation and login instructions from the Administration Department.

Important: This is a standalone, non-credit continuing-education course. Purchasing it does not grant admission to an HBS degree program or academic credit toward a degree.