The Excavator Academy is a guided learning experience designed to help you uncover the language, culture, and context of the Bible. Through courses, discussions, and practical study methods, you'll learn how to move beyond surface reading and develop the skills needed to excavate the deeper meaning of the biblical text.
Free
Library of Resources for Biblical Study
Lost in Translation: The Aaronic Blessing
A Beginner’s Guide to Hebrew Word Studies
Video Series: A History of Hebrew
The Culture and Philosophy of the Bible
The Nature and Character of God
About Bible Translations
Biblical History
About the Hebrew Bible
The Excavation Site
$20 per month / $200 per year (1 month free trial)
Everything in the Bible Reader Membership plus…
Ancient Hebrew Language and Alphabet
Ancient Hebrew Dictionary
The Complete Guide to Hebrew Word Studies
Learn the Hebrew Alphabet
Learn to Translate Hebrew
Ancient Hebrew Language, Philosophy, and Interpretation
Introduction to the Hebrew Alphabet
Introduction to the Hebrew Language of the Bible
Hebrew Word Studies
Hebrew Inscriptions
Biblical Poetry
The Mechanical Translation
The Language of the New Testament Period
How to Properly Study and Interpret the Bible
Interpreting Biblical Passages
How to Define Hebrew Words
Defining Hebrew Words
New Testament Interpretation
Hebrew Root Words
Hebrew Nouns, Verbs and Names
Biblical Word Studies: A guided journey of discovery
Mr. Benners Open Office Hours
The Bible Excavator Certification represents more than simply completing a course of study. It reflects the time, dedication, and hard work invested in mastering the material presented throughout the Bible Excavator Academy.
While this certification may not carry significance outside of this community, it should hold significance for you. I know firsthand the effort required to earn it, and you have earned my respect for accomplishing that goal.
This certification demonstrates a solid understanding of the language, culture, and worldview of the Hebrew people as taught in the Academy. It signifies that you have successfully mastered the material to a level that gives me confidence in your ability to explain and teach these concepts to others accurately and responsibly.
You have not merely completed lessons, you have demonstrated commitment to deeper study and a desire to understand the Bible through the perspective of its original authors and audience. For that, you should be proud of what you have achieved.
Certification requires the completion of the following courses:
The Beginner's Guide to Hebrew Word Studies
Video Series: A History of Hebrew (In development)
Bible Excavator Masterclasses
The Complete Guide to Hebrew Word Studies
Learn the Hebrew Alphabet
Learn to Translate Hebrew
Ancient Hebrew Language, Philosophy, and Interpretation
Hebrew 103: Learn Ancient Hebrew*
*This is a 12-week live and interactive class. Students who have completed all of the other curriculum, as verified by the administration, will receive complimentary enrollment in this class (a $300 value) as a recognition of the dedication, time, and effort they have invested throughout the program.