About this course

This course is free because of the generosity of our Vision Partners.

This course is the first of a two-course series that is based on Dr. Heiser’s book, The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible. Starting with the Old Testament, Dr. Heiser takes a behind-the-scenes look at Chapters 1 through 22 to uncover what the Bible really says about the supernatural unseen world. You’ll journey into the ancient world of the Old Testament to learn about the historical and cultural milieu of the Bible’s original authors and audiences.
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Course objectives

After completing this course, you'll be able to explain:

  • The concepts of cosmic geography, divine council, imaging God, sacred space, and believing loyalty.

  • God’s vision for a supernatural and natural family on earth.

  • Supernatural evil and rebellions from the perspective of the ancient biblical writers.

  • How the doctrine of salvation is consistent between the Old and New Testaments.

Course outline

    1. About this course

    2. What you will learn

    3. What you need

    4. Instructor

    1. Unseen Realm FAQs

    1. Objectives 01

    2. Pre-work 01

    3. Session 01

    4. Quiz 01

    5. Discussion 01

    6. Additional resources 01

    1. Objectives 02

    2. Pre-work 02

    3. Session 02

    4. Quiz 02

    5. Discussion 02

    6. Additional resources 02

    1. Objectives 03

    2. Pre-work 03

    3. Session 03

    4. Quiz 03

    5. Discussion 03

    6. Additional resources 03

    1. Objectives 04

    2. Pre-work 04

    3. Session 04

    4. Quiz 04

    5. Discussion 04

    6. Additional resources 04

Unseen Realm 101

  • Free
  • 15.5 hours of video content
  • 15 Modules

Additional course details:

  • Difficulty level: 5

    The learning difficulty for this course is 5 out of 5. It is recommended for advanced students and above.

  • Unlimited access

    You receive unlimited access to the course once you enroll.

  • Certificate of completion

    You automatically receive a certificate of completion once you finish the course.

Instructor

Dr. Michael S. Heiser

Dr. Michael S. Heiser (who prefers to be called Mike) is a scholar of the Bible and its ancient context. He earned master’s degrees in Ancient History from the University of Pennsylvania and Hebrew Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has a Ph.D. in Hebrew and Semitic Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before teaching at AWKNG School of Theology, Dr. Heiser taught at the university level for over 20 years and was the Academic Editor and Scholar for Logos Bible Software for 15 years. He supervised scholarly data projects related to the Dead Sea Scrolls, Hebrew and Semitic inscriptions, the Septuagint, and the Greek Pseudepigrapha. Dr. Heiser is published widely in scholarly academic journals, including the Bible Study Magazine, and authored several portions of the Faithlife Study Bible.

Certificate program

Earn credit towards the Certificate of Biblical Studies when you complete this course.

What our students are saying

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I had only seen the tip of the iceberg

Hiram Alvarez

I love this course because of the in dept ride it came with. Many articles, podcast, and materials to build up the topics I had read before in the book and which I can only thank God for this material. I hope he allows the grace to translate and...

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I love this course because of the in dept ride it came with. Many articles, podcast, and materials to build up the topics I had read before in the book and which I can only thank God for this material. I hope he allows the grace to translate and share this material to many believers in the spanish community

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Yaaa it's awesome

Tapiwa Cheza

Informative

Informative

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Outstanding!

Kevin Orrick

Excellent way to dig deep into Unseen Realm & beyond. Run, don’t walk to take this course…you will not regret it!

Excellent way to dig deep into Unseen Realm & beyond. Run, don’t walk to take this course…you will not regret it!

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Egypt Plagues

Shawn Rae

I was very intrigued by the break down of these plagues and their designed destruction on the gods of Egypt. This was a solid teaching!

I was very intrigued by the break down of these plagues and their designed destruction on the gods of Egypt. This was a solid teaching!

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Great course highly recommend

Julisa Ockert

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Foundational

Scott Carriker

I didn’t have the slightest concept of what the basis of the supernatural world view of the Bible was. I have been in charismatic churches since my salvation experience in 1984. It was a supernatural experience of his presence in a way that change...

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I didn’t have the slightest concept of what the basis of the supernatural world view of the Bible was. I have been in charismatic churches since my salvation experience in 1984. It was a supernatural experience of his presence in a way that changed everything about my life. But after that I really knew nothing from a contextual basis about the supernatural. I would hear people talk about spiritual warfare but never heard about the divine council or the three rebellions or the disinherited nations or fallen elohim. I had no basis for discernment of what was really intended when I read I was seated in heavenly places above the powers. And I certainly had no idea where demons came from. And Genesis 6:1-5…Wow!!! Thank you Dr Heiser for leading us down the path you traveled after your associate showed you Psalm 82. I believe that God is using these classes to awaken the body of Christ to the truth about the Bible and the supernatural kingdom it presents. Thank you so very much!

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unseen realm 101

Frank Rust

There is alot to think about when thinking about Bible Texts and translations. This course helps with all of that.

There is alot to think about when thinking about Bible Texts and translations. This course helps with all of that.

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Crucial Understanding of the cohesive story of the Bible and Context

Evan Matteson

I am so grateful for the dot-connecting that Heiser's research has provided. Reading scripture like a 1st Century Israelite and being more aware of the logically consistent nature of the Bible (and therefore the illogically inconsistent arguments ...

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I am so grateful for the dot-connecting that Heiser's research has provided. Reading scripture like a 1st Century Israelite and being more aware of the logically consistent nature of the Bible (and therefore the illogically inconsistent arguments that often raise their head in our modern culture) has been a true life changer. It has positively impacted not only my personal time in the Bible but also biblical discussions in small groups (life group/community group) in a way that is turning the light on for many others. I wish I had known this when I was younger but the best I can do to pay it forward is to teach my own kids the correct mosaic view of the Bible so that they will be able to have firm foundations and far less scriptural "grey areas" than I reluctantly experienced in my teens, 20s and 30s.

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Excellent Course

Steve Feadler

This course really deepens and broadens the understanding gained in reading Unseen Realm. Very excited to move to UR 102

This course really deepens and broadens the understanding gained in reading Unseen Realm. Very excited to move to UR 102

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Excellent study of the "Unseen Realm"

James Carpenter

The book "Unseen Realm" was very good, and taking the course adds greater depth to the book. Thank you Dr. Heiser for putting this course together!

The book "Unseen Realm" was very good, and taking the course adds greater depth to the book. Thank you Dr. Heiser for putting this course together!

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Unseen Realm 101

Denise Rowell

I learned a lot from taking this course. Through studying how people of the Second Temple Period - and earlier - understood their cosmology I was able to see why the Bible was written as it was. The required and additional reading helped give a ...

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I learned a lot from taking this course. Through studying how people of the Second Temple Period - and earlier - understood their cosmology I was able to see why the Bible was written as it was. The required and additional reading helped give a deeper understanding of the various topics. Dr. Heiser's lectures were easy to understand and his examples and illustrations further enhanced what was being taught.

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Why Interpret the Bible in Its Ancient Contexts?!

Ronald Reisinger