{"id":17945,"date":"2025-02-25T03:49:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T03:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/?page_id=17945"},"modified":"2026-05-18T15:54:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:54:22","slug":"bsa-academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/bsa-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Biblical Studies Academy &#8211; Main Landing Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">UNLOCK <span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(251, 194, 13) !important; color: rgb(251, 194, 13) !important;\">$4,000&nbsp;<\/span>of BIBLICAL COURSES FOR oNE LOW MONTHLY PRICE!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"\"><em>Transform your understanding of the Bible through 50+ online courses with top university professors\u2014without the hefty price tag. &nbsp;Free trial.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd12\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/1f512.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"><a href=\"https:\/\/login.circle.so\/sign_in?request_host=biblical-studies-academy.circle.so\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Member login<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1,500+ MEMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Engage with passionate Bible learners<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>50+ COURSES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>250+ hours of biblical insights await<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>JARGON-FREE ZONE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Easy to understand, no academic jargon<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">EXPLORE OUR WORLD-CLASS COURSES<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">50+ Enlightening Courses <span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(0, 105, 92) !important; color: rgb(0, 105, 92) !important;\">\u2022<\/span> Expert Instructors <span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(0, 105, 92) !important; color: rgb(0, 105, 92) !important;\">\u2022<\/span> Valued at $4,000+<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Featured University-Level Courses<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"24993\" width=\"303\" data-init-width=\"1100\" height=\"228\" data-init-height=\"825\" title=\"Ancient Christianities - 1280x960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ancient-Christianities-1280x960-1.png\" data-width=\"303\" data-height=\"228\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1100 \/ 825;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Learn about the first 500 years of Christianity. <strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(253, 193, 9) !important; color: rgb(253, 193, 9) !important;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">$295<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <strong>Included in BSA!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"25213\" width=\"303\" data-init-width=\"1280\" height=\"227\" data-init-height=\"960\" title=\"Exploring the New Testament Course Thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Exploring-the-New-Testament-Course-Thumbnail.jpg\" data-width=\"303\" data-height=\"227\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1280 \/ 960;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Explore the New Testament with Hugo M\u00e9ndez. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(253, 193, 9) !important; color: rgb(253, 193, 9) !important;\">$395<\/span><\/strong> <strong>Included in BSA!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"21926\" width=\"303\" data-init-width=\"1280\" height=\"227\" data-init-height=\"960\" title=\"The Hebrew Bible PBS+Bust 4x3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Hebrew-Bible-PBSBust-4x3-1.jpg\" data-width=\"303\" data-height=\"227\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1280 \/ 960;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Uncover the Hebrew Bible with Joel Baden. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(253, 193, 9) !important; color: rgb(253, 193, 9) !important;\">$395<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(29, 53, 87) !important; color: rgb(29, 53, 87) !important;\">Included in BSA!<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>New Courses<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"24769\" width=\"303\" data-init-width=\"1280\" height=\"227\" data-init-height=\"960\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Judaism-Before-Jesus-4x3-INSTRUCTOR.jpg\" data-width=\"303\" data-height=\"227\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1280 \/ 960;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><em>Semester-long course by Dr. John Collins. Live July 14~23!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"24994\" width=\"303\" data-init-width=\"1280\" height=\"227\" data-init-height=\"960\" title=\"The 10 Commandments with Joel Baden\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-10-Commandments-with-Joel-Baden.jpg\" data-width=\"303\" data-height=\"227\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1280 \/ 960;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><em>Ten-lecture course by Dr. Joel Baden. Replay now available.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"25212\" width=\"303\" data-init-width=\"1280\" height=\"227\" data-init-height=\"960\" title=\"Eye of a Needle Thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eye-of-a-Needle-Thumbnail.jpg\" data-width=\"303\" data-height=\"227\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1280 \/ 960;\" ml-d=\"0\" mt-d=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Eight-lecture course by Dr. Bart Ehrman. Live May 16-17!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Currently Available in BSA&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"25246\" width=\"303\" data-init-width=\"1280\" height=\"228\" data-init-height=\"960\" title=\"Rise and Fall of Biblical Israel 4x3 Instructor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rise-and-Fall-of-Biblical-Israel-4x3-Instructor.png\" data-width=\"303\" data-height=\"228\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1280 \/ 960;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"25120\" width=\"303\" data-init-width=\"1280\" height=\"227\" data-init-height=\"960\" title=\"CHRISTIAN HERESIES 4X3 INSTRUCTOR\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CHRISTIAN-HERESIES-4X3-INSTRUCTOR.jpg\" data-width=\"303\" data-height=\"227\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1280 \/ 960;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"25214\" width=\"303\" data-init-width=\"1280\" height=\"227\" data-init-height=\"960\" title=\"Archaeology in the Time of Jesus - Jodi Magness Course\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Archaeology-in-the-Time-of-Jesus-Jodi-Magness-Course.jpg\" data-width=\"303\" data-height=\"227\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1280 \/ 960;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"25247\" width=\"303\" data-init-width=\"1280\" height=\"227\" data-init-height=\"960\" title=\"Parables of Jesus 4x3 Instructor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parables-of-Jesus-4x3-Instructor.png\" data-width=\"303\" data-height=\"227\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1280 \/ 960;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"25249\" width=\"303\" data-init-width=\"1280\" height=\"228\" data-init-height=\"960\" title=\"Mysteries of the Synoptic Gospels 4x3 Instuctor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mysteries-of-the-Synoptic-Gospels-4x3-Instuctor.png\" data-width=\"303\" data-height=\"228\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1280 \/ 960;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"25248\" width=\"303\" data-init-width=\"1280\" height=\"227\" data-init-height=\"960\" title=\"Bible and The Quran 4x3 INSTRUCTOR\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bible-and-The-Quran-4x3-INSTRUCTOR.png\" data-width=\"303\" data-height=\"227\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1280 \/ 960;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Other <strong>popular courses<\/strong> include &#8220;Finding Moses,&#8221; &#8220;Paul &amp; Jesus: The Great Divide,&#8221; &#8220;Did Jesus Think He Was God?,&#8221; our entire Christmas Collection including &#8220;Did the Christmas Story Happen?,&#8221; and many more! <strong>All included in BSA!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>__CONFIG_colors_palette__{&#8220;active_palette&#8221;:0,&#8221;config&#8221;:{&#8220;colors&#8221;:{&#8220;f3785&#8221;:{&#8220;name&#8221;:&#8221;Main Accent&#8221;,&#8221;parent&#8221;:-1}},&#8221;gradients&#8221;:[]},&#8221;palettes&#8221;:[{&#8220;name&#8221;:&#8221;Default Palette&#8221;,&#8221;value&#8221;:{&#8220;colors&#8221;:{&#8220;f3785&#8221;:{&#8220;val&#8221;:&#8221;rgb(29, 53, 87)&#8221;}},&#8221;gradients&#8221;:[]},&#8221;original&#8221;:{&#8220;colors&#8221;:{&#8220;f3785&#8221;:{&#8220;val&#8221;:&#8221;rgb(19, 114, 211)&#8221;,&#8221;hsl&#8221;:{&#8220;h&#8221;:210,&#8221;s&#8221;:0.83,&#8221;l&#8221;:0.45,&#8221;a&#8221;:1}}},&#8221;gradients&#8221;:[]}}]}__CONFIG_colors_palette__ <a href=\"https:\/\/bartehrman.com\/courses?_gl=1*e3jgt3*_gcl_au*MTI2OTgxMzc3Ny4xNzU0NTAwNTY4LjIwODY2MzI2OTguMTc1NTAxODM2MS4xNzU1MDIwNzI1*_ga*NDUxNTcwNTAwLjE3NDY3MjIxNTY.*_ga_B0N531XLWQ*czE3NTUwNDg4MTgkbzI4NyRnMCR0MTc1NTA0ODgxOCRqNjAkbDAkaDI5MTU2ODE2Mw..\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden;\"> <span><span>SEE ENTIRE COURSE CATALOG<\/span><\/span> <\/a>       <\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Breaking <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Barriers<\/span> to Deep Biblical Insights<\/h2>\n<p>   <span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18021\" width=\"318\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"397\" data-init-height=\"1250\" title=\"Bart Ehrman Reflecting on Biblical Questions\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bart-Ehrman-Reflecting-on-Biblical-Questions.jpg\" data-width=\"318\" data-height=\"397\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1000 \/ 1250;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>At BSA, we help overcome the challenges holding you back from deep biblical understanding and insights.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\">Confusing <strong>academic jargon<\/strong> makes studying difficult<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\">Unsure what sources to <strong>trust<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\">Lack of <strong>basic understanding<\/strong> of the Bible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>High cost<\/strong> of quality biblical study resources<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Lack of friends or family members<\/strong> interested in biblical studies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>We <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">understand <\/span><\/strong>the challenges of navigating the Bible\u2014and we\u2019re here to help!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>        <span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18026\" width=\"132\" data-init-width=\"300\" height=\"132\" data-init-height=\"300\" title=\"BSA Trinity of Promises\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BSA-Trinity-of-Promises.png\" data-width=\"132\" data-height=\"132\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 300 \/ 300;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">discover the bible like never before in BSA!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Expert-Led Biblical Courses<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Access over 50 online courses on topics like the Gospels, Jesus, and the Old and New Testaments\u2014designed for every level of learner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Connect with a Community<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Engage with 1,500+ members who share your passion for biblical scholarship. Ask questions, discuss insights, and connect with others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Clear Guidance without Jargon<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Learn from experts who make complex topics accessible, providing clarity and confidence in your biblical understanding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Start your journey into deep biblical and historical insights today!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">5 THINGS YOU GET IN BSA<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>High-quality academic courses and webinars designed for all learning levels<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">#1 &#8211; New University-Level Courses <img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf93\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f393.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Value:<\/strong>&nbsp;$1,645<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\"><strong>3 live semester-long courses per year,<\/strong>&nbsp;normally 16-28 lessons each<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\"><strong>Top-tier biblical scholars<\/strong> like Bart Ehrman and Mark Goodacre<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcdd\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f4dd.svg\" loading=\"lazy\">&nbsp;<strong>Optional quizzes<\/strong>, textbooks, and scholar-led Q&amp;A &nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Earn a <strong>certificate of completion!<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18454\" width=\"423\" data-init-width=\"768\" height=\"238\" data-init-height=\"432\" title=\"University-Level Courses and Certificate\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/University-Level-Courses-and-Certificate.gif\" data-width=\"423\" data-height=\"238\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 432;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span>  <!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-style: normal;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">NEXT CLASS<\/span>:&nbsp;<\/strong>The live recording of our newest class, <em>Judaism Before Jesus&nbsp;<\/em>by Dr. John Collins will run from May 14-July 23.<\/span><span style=\"font-style: normal;\">&nbsp; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/jbj-b\/\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-style: normal;\">Learn More.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>    <span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18441\" width=\"386\" data-init-width=\"384\" height=\"217\" data-init-height=\"216\" title=\"20+ Courses of Biblical Content\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20-Courses-of-Biblical-Content.gif\" data-width=\"386\" data-height=\"217\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 384 \/ 216;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83d\uddd3\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f5d3.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"> See <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Sr2Jd6xMORX-FvXSH5Foh1_ZiM_DOqWbzx0KcVlGSEk\/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.px41qv32movm\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">upcoming BSA schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">#2 &#8211; Access Our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Full<\/span> Course Catalog <img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f525.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Value:<\/strong>&nbsp;$2,355<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important;\"><strong>50+<\/strong> <strong>enlightening courses&nbsp;<\/strong>with over 250 hours of Biblical insights<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important;\"><strong><strong>Minimum of 6 new courses&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong>guaranteed each year. &nbsp;<em>(We average 8 to 10!)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd0d\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f50d.svg\" loading=\"lazy\">&nbsp;In-depth studies <\/strong>on Jesus, Paul, the Gospels, and early Christianity<br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\"><strong>30% discount<\/strong> on debates &amp; NINT<em> <span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgba(19, 19, 32, 0.7) !important; color: rgba(19, 19, 32, 0.7) !important;\">(<strong>Value:<\/strong> $250)<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"--fontSize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"normal\">Chuck Higgins<\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">&#8220;IN THE BEGINNING&#8221; STUDENT<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">&#8220;It was impressive to learn what an objective approach can teach us! The course is a very professional production and a great value.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bart Ehrman Testimonial\" data-id=\"4244\" width=\"100\" data-init-width=\"160\" height=\"100\" data-init-height=\"160\" title=\"Bart Ehrman Testimonial\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-design-2022-02-28T104004.200.png\" data-width=\"100\" data-height=\"100\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 160 \/ 160;\" loading=\"lazy\"><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span>      <\/p>\n<p style=\"\">#3 &#8211; Bart&#8217;s Exclusive &#8220;Spotlight Series&#8221;&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd26\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f526.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Value:<\/strong>&nbsp;$1,000<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\">Live monthly presentations by Dr. Bart Ehrman with<strong>&nbsp;deep scholarly insights<\/strong>\u2014available only in BSA!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\">Followed by an interactive <strong>Q&amp;A session with Bart&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcdc\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f4dc.svg\" loading=\"lazy\">&nbsp;Covers <strong>cutting-edge<\/strong> research and debated biblical topics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Recordings<\/strong> included in BSA\u2014 Over a dozen previous sessions are available now!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>  <span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18440\" width=\"403\" data-init-width=\"768\" height=\"227\" data-init-height=\"432\" title=\"Bart's Spotlight Series Past Presentations\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barts-Spotlight-Series-Past-Presentations.gif\" data-width=\"403\" data-height=\"227\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 432;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bart&#8217;s Spotlight Series is a <span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(251, 194, 13) !important; color: rgb(251, 194, 13) !important;\">BSA Exclusive<\/span>\u2014Not available for standalone purchase!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">join an inclusive COMMUNITY!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Engage in thought-provoking conversations, ask big questions, and connect with like-minded learners in our member-only events.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">#4 &#8211; Member-Only <strong data-end=\"2474\" data-start=\"2454\">Community Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Value:<\/strong>&nbsp;$300<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\"><strong data-end=\"2879\" data-start=\"2862\">Member Mixers<\/strong> \u2013 Two casual get-togethers per month, &#8220;Biblical Banter&#8221; and &#8220;Let There Be Light&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfc6\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f3c6.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"> <strong data-end=\"3147\" data-start=\"3118\">Trivia Nights with Prizes<\/strong> \u2013 Test your knowledge in a fun, interactive competition &nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! 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Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\"><strong data-end=\"2756\" data-start=\"2717\">Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Scholars<\/strong> \u2013 Live Q&amp;A with leading experts <em>(past guests include Robyn Walsh, Yonatan Adler, Robert Cargill, James Tabor, Paula Fredriksen, and Dan McClellan)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18451\" width=\"320\" data-init-width=\"402\" height=\"353\" data-init-height=\"444\" title=\"BSA Community Events\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BSA-Community-Events.gif\" data-width=\"320\" data-height=\"353\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 402 \/ 444;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span>  <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>With <strong>dozens to hundreds of members<\/strong> attending each event, you\u2019ll always find a great conversation waiting!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18463\" width=\"255\" data-init-width=\"340\" height=\"455\" data-init-height=\"606\" title=\"BSA Discussion Group Topics\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BSA-Discussion-Group-Topics.gif\" data-width=\"255\" data-height=\"455\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 340 \/ 606;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">#5 &#8211; Discussion Groups &#8211; Where Conversations Actually Happen!&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcac\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f4ac.svg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Like a Facebook Group, but Better!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important;\">Engage in <strong><strong data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1786\">lively, daily discussions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong>across our dedicated spaces like &nbsp;General Chat, Bible Nerds Only, and God, Faith &amp; Theology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">&nbsp;<strong data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"206\"><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude80\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f680.svg\"> 200+ new posts and 2,000+ comments per month<\/strong>\u2014more engagement in a week than most communities see in a year!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd0d\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f50d.svg\"> Ask questions, share insights,<\/strong> and debate biblical topics in real time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important;\"><strong><strong data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1786\"><strong data-end=\"2261\" data-start=\"2241\">Direct Messaging<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong>\u2013 Privately connect with other members for deeper discussions and networking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"--fontSize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"normal\">Tesla McCain<\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">BSA Member<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">&#8220;I think I had hoped for a community like this for a number of years, but it was one of those internal, unspoken kinds of hopes. Not to get to emotional, but I don&#8217;t think there are enough words to express what a joy this has been. &nbsp;To have a community where people aren&#8217;t shaming me for having curiosity or thinking too intellectually is unparalleled.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18458\" width=\"100\" data-init-width=\"300\" height=\"100\" data-init-height=\"300\" title=\"Tesla McCain\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tesla-McCain.jpg\" data-width=\"100\" data-height=\"100\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 300 \/ 300;\"><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span>    <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">DON&#8217;T TAKE THIS JOURNEY <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(251, 194, 13) !important; color: rgb(251, 194, 13) !important;\">ALONE!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Have you ever felt <em>unwelcome<\/em> or like you don&#8217;t &#8220;fit in&#8221; with any faith community? &nbsp;Perhaps no one you know cares to wrestle with tough Biblical questions\u2014or worse\u2014they judge you because of your curiosity. &nbsp;<em><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(251, 194, 13) !important; color: rgb(251, 194, 13) !important;\">No one should feel alone<\/span><\/strong><\/em><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(251, 194, 13) !important; color: rgb(251, 194, 13) !important;\">&nbsp;<\/span>when it comes to learning something they&#8217;re passionate about. &nbsp;Join BSA today and <span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">find your people.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>Start your free trial now!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Newly added &amp; UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS<\/h2>\n<p>   <span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"25394\" width=\"665\" data-init-width=\"1024\" height=\"238\" data-init-height=\"366\" title=\"Is Star Wars a Religion\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Is-Star-Wars-a-Religion.png\" data-width=\"665\" data-height=\"238\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1024 \/ 366;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><em>Join us for a live community discussion let by Dr. Robyn Faith Walsh: Is Star Wars a Religion? Dr. Walsh will kick off the discussion with an introductory presentation. Then, participants will have time to ask questions and continue the discussion.<br \/><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"25063\" width=\"454\" data-init-width=\"2000\" height=\"162\" data-init-height=\"715\" title=\"Bible Study (1) (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bible-Study-1-1.png\" data-width=\"454\" data-height=\"162\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2000 \/ 715;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><em><em><em>Join us for a live community discussion on the books of Galatians and Philippians in the New Testament.<br \/><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"25244\" width=\"534\" data-init-width=\"2000\" height=\"191\" data-init-height=\"714\" title=\"Let There be Light (3)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Let-There-be-Light-3.png\" data-width=\"534\" data-height=\"191\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2000 \/ 714;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Some Bible verses seem to appear everywhere, often far removed from their original context. This month, we\u2019re inviting you to bring your favorite examples of biblical passages that are commonly quoted, misquoted, or interpreted in surprising ways.&nbsp;<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>     <span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18026\" width=\"132\" data-init-width=\"300\" height=\"132\" data-init-height=\"300\" title=\"BSA Trinity of Promises\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BSA-Trinity-of-Promises.png\" data-width=\"132\" data-height=\"132\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 300 \/ 300;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong data-end=\"37\" data-start=\"4\">3 Simple Steps to Get Started<\/strong> <img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f525.svg\"><\/h2>\n<p> <span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18467\" width=\"70\" data-init-width=\"200\" height=\"70\" data-init-height=\"200\" title=\"One\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/One.png\" data-width=\"70\" data-height=\"70\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 200 \/ 200;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Start Your Free Trial<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Click the button below and get instant <strong>access to everything inside BSA for 14 days<\/strong>\u2014on us! No commitment, cancel anytime.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18469\" width=\"70\" data-init-width=\"200\" height=\"70\" data-init-height=\"200\" title=\"Two\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Two.png\" data-width=\"70\" data-height=\"70\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 200 \/ 200;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Join the Community<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Dive into our <strong>discussion groups<\/strong>, introduce yourself, and start engaging with fellow truth-seekers and scholars.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18468\" width=\"70\" data-init-width=\"200\" height=\"70\" data-init-height=\"200\" title=\"Three\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Three.png\" data-width=\"70\" data-height=\"70\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 200 \/ 200;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Explore the Courses &amp; Events<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Watch your first course, RSVP for a <strong>live AMA or trivia night,<\/strong> and start uncovering deep biblical insights!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"657\">Join now &amp; unlock $4,000 of biblical courses today!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>$49.95\/mo thereafter. Cancel anytime.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>When I first set out to study the Bible seriously, I wanted answers\u2014real answers\u2014about the origins of Scripture, its historical context, and what we truly know about Jesus.<\/p>\n<p>But the deeper I studied, the more I realized how complex and fascinating the Bible really is. I also saw how difficult it was to find scholars who could <strong>explain these insights<\/strong> without academic jargon.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why we created Biblical Studies Academy\u2014to give YOU access to the same level of scholarship that changed my life. If you\u2019ve ever felt like there\u2019s more to uncover, but didn\u2019t know where to turn, <strong>you\u2019re in the perfect place!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Bart Ehrman<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18471\" width=\"296\" data-init-width=\"330\" height=\"422\" data-init-height=\"470\" title=\"Bart Ehrman - Founder of BSA\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bart-Ehrman-Founder-of-BSA.jpg\" data-width=\"296\" data-height=\"422\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 330 \/ 470;\"><\/span>    <span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18473\" width=\"300\" data-init-width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-init-height=\"300\" title=\"40 days 40 nights guarantee\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/40-days-40-nights-guarantee.png\" data-width=\"300\" data-height=\"300\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 300 \/ 300;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important; color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important;\">THE &#8220;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">40 DAYS, 40 NIGHTS<\/span>&#8221; GUARANTEE<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(251, 194, 13) !important; color: rgb(251, 194, 13) !important;\">LONE!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">This ain\u2019t Egypt in the Bible\u2014no 400 years of bondage here! Try BSA completely risk-free with a 14-day free trial. &nbsp;If you love it, you&#8217;ll be charged as planned. &nbsp;Then, you&#8217;ve got an additional 26 days to change your mind and request your money back.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That\u2019s 40 days and 40 nights<\/strong> to explore, learn, and connect\u2014with zero risk. If it\u2019s not for you, there&#8217;s no &#8220;let my people go&#8221; event. &nbsp;Just shoot us an email and we\u2019ll set you free, no questions asked.<\/p>\n<p> __CONFIG_group_edit__{&#8220;kv10snlj&#8221;:{&#8220;name&#8221;:&#8221;Category title&#8221;,&#8221;singular&#8221;:&#8221;&#8211; Text %s&#8221;},&#8221;kv10t1wo&#8221;:{&#8220;name&#8221;:&#8221;Toggle&#8221;,&#8221;singular&#8221;:&#8221;&#8211; Toggle %s&#8221;},&#8221;kv10t8i3&#8243;:{&#8220;name&#8221;:&#8221;Column&#8221;,&#8221;singular&#8221;:&#8221;&#8211; Column %s&#8221;},&#8221;kv10tdce&#8221;:{&#8220;name&#8221;:&#8221;Columns&#8221;,&#8221;singular&#8221;:&#8221;&#8211; Columns %s&#8221;},&#8221;kvi9qmo3&#8243;:{&#8220;name&#8221;:&#8221;All Dot(s)&#8221;,&#8221;singular&#8221;:&#8221;&#8211; Icon %s&#8221;}}__CONFIG_group_edit____CONFIG_local_colors__{&#8220;colors&#8221;:{&#8220;11383&#8243;:&#8221;Alabaster&#8221;,&#8221;94c58&#8243;:&#8221;Bright Sun&#8221;,&#8221;4fd41&#8243;:&#8221;Bunker&#8221;},&#8221;gradients&#8221;:{}}__CONFIG_local_colors__     <\/p>\n<h2 style=\"--fontSize: 42; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\" data-fontsize=\"42\" data-lineheight=\"58.8px\">FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Membership &amp; Billing<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"--fontSize: 20; line-height: 2;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"40px\" data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\" data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">How much does BSA cost?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">BSA is $49.95\/month, but you can get a <strong>14-day free trial <\/strong>to check it out first. No risk, no obligation!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"--fontSize: 20; line-height: 2;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">What happens after my free trial?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">If you love BSA, do nothing\u2014your payment method will be charged and your membership will continue. You can pause or cancel anytime by emailing us at support@bartehrman.com or at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/manage-your-bsa-subscription\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">&#8220;Manage Your BSA subscription&#8221;<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"--fontSize: 20; line-height: 2;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Do you offer a money-back guarantee?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">Absolutely! &nbsp;You&#8217;ll start with a 14-day trial then be charged for your first month (or year if annual pay is selected.) If you don&#8217;t love &nbsp;BSA, send us an email at support@bartehrman.com and we will refund 100% of your investment. You will have 26 days from the date of your first payment. Between trial and money-back guarantee period, you have 40 days to try BSA risk-free!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"--fontSize: 20; line-height: 2;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">What payment types are accepted?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">We accept Paypal and all major credit cards.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"--fontSize: 20; line-height: 2;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Can my membership dues increase?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">They can, although we don&#8217;t have any plans to raise rates in the near future. &nbsp;We just launched in Sept. 2024 and see ourselves possibly raising rates every couple of years, Netflix style. &nbsp;So you may see a modest increase in 2026. &nbsp;Of course, we&#8217;d give written notice first.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"--fontSize: 20; line-height: 2;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Can I use a discount code with BSA?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">Unfortunately, our system does not allow us to offer discounts. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"--fontSize: 20; line-height: 2;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">How do I cancel a free trial to BSA or active membership?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">You can pause or cancel anytime by emailing us at support@bartehrman.com or at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/manage-your-bsa-subscription\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">&#8220;Manage Your BSA subscription&#8221;<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"--fontSize: 20; line-height: 2;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">What&#8217;s the fine print?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A few key points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As an active BSA member, you&#8217;ll get access to all courses we&#8217;ve created as well as any courses we create while you are a member<\/li>\n<li>Sold separately are: Bart&#8217;s debates, our annual New Insights Into the New Testament conference, Bart&#8217;s books, Bart&#8217;s trips\/cruises, Bart&#8217;s speaking\/consulting services.<\/li>\n<li>Your BSA subscription is similar to a Netflix subcription for movies. &nbsp;You have access to our courses as long as you&#8217;re an active subscriber. &nbsp;If you pause or cancel, you would lose access to the courses unless you purchased the standalone version of the courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about what&#8217;s included in your BSA membership&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/17sr9ltsZPdFLvQjItlIMiRv6U8HlBczEjUKKfaorqZc\/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.oei2r64r0e1r\" target=\"_blank\">at this link.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Courses &amp; Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"--fontSize: 20; line-height: 2;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">How many courses are included?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>There are currently 25 courses in the vault, most ranging from 4 to 8 lessons, although we also have some single-lecture courses and two university-length courses (16-28 lectures). &nbsp;You also get Bart&#8217;s monthly &#8220;Spotlight Series&#8221; which is a webinar and Q&amp;A but does not include extra course resources.<\/p>\n<p>Last update: Feb. 2025<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"--fontSize: 20; line-height: 2;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Can I watch the courses on my own schedule?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Absolutely! All courses are available on-demand, and new content is added regularly.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"--fontSize: 20; line-height: 2;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Are there live classes?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Yes! We host regular new course recordings including 3 university-length courses per year (typically 2 live classes per week) which we run in the winter, summer, and fall. &nbsp;Additionally, we average 8 smaller courses per year. &nbsp;All of these are included in BSA membership. &nbsp;We also offer live AMAs, book clubs, and mixers every month where you can engage in real-time.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"--fontSize: 20; line-height: 2;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Are the courses beginner-friendly?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Yes! BSA is designed for everyone whether you&#8217;re a curious beginner or more advanced in your studies. 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