Survey of Hebrews — Certificate Course

See the Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ

Hebrews calls believers to look unto Jesus and remain steadfast. Work through the entire epistle in ten substantial lectures emphasizing Christ’s person, priesthood, sacrifice, covenant, and the life of persevering faith.

Course at a Glance

• Instructor: Dr. Harley Howard
• Course scope: 12 online course items, including 10 recorded lectures
• Instructional time: Approximately 15 hours
• Assessment: Final examination and two essays
• Format: 100% online and self-paced
• Access: 12 months from activation
• Award: Non-credit certificate of completion

What You’ll Learn

• The person, deity, and work of Jesus Christ
• Christ’s high-priestly ministry and once-for-all sacrifice
• The relationship of Hebrews to the Old and New Testaments
• The warning passages and the call to faithfulness
• Faith and endurance in Hebrews 11–12
• The importance of the local church and Christian living

Course Roadmap

Begin by reading Hebrews in full. Then move verse by verse through ten lectures, from the opening declaration of the Son’s superiority through the final exhortations of chapter 13. The course concludes with the instructor’s final examination and two selected essays.

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Howard is senior pastor of Foundation of Truth Bible Church in Santa Ana, California. He trusted Christ in April 1976 after entering the U.S. Army and later served several Southern California churches, including two senior pastorates. A committed verse-by-verse Bible expositor and author of numerous studies and commentaries, he provides HBS instruction in Hebrews and Joshua I.

Try the Teaching Before You Enroll

Watch an actual HBS Hebrews sample lecture at no charge.

How You Earn the Certificate

Complete all required lectures, lessons, essays, 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.