Video Lessons
Watch structured video lessons at your own pace. Each course is broken into manageable sessions so you can study consistently without feeling overwhelmed.
The Historic Faith offers structured Bible and theology courses taught by experienced teachers, completely free. Every course includes video lessons you can watch at your own pace, quizzes to test your understanding, discussion questions for deeper reflection, and a certificate when you finish. Whether you want to study a book of the Bible, learn about early Christianity, or grow in practical faith, there is a course for you.
What You Get
Every course on The Historic Faith includes these core features at no cost.
Quizzes and Certificates
Test your knowledge with quizzes after each lesson. Complete the course and earn a certificate you can download and share.
Discussion Questions
Each lesson includes discussion questions for personal reflection or group study. Engage with the material beyond just watching and take your understanding deeper.
Audiobooks
Listen to full books as audio. Perfect for commutes, walks, or any time you prefer to learn by listening rather than watching.
Our Teachers
Courses are taught by experienced teachers with deep knowledge of Scripture, church history, and the early Christian faith.
David Bercot
Author and speaker specializing in the early church. His courses cover the Ante-Nicene Fathers, early Christian beliefs, and the kingdom of God as understood by the first Christians.
Dean Taylor
Teacher and minister whose courses explore early Christianity, the Sermon on the Mount, and practical Christian living rooted in the teachings of the early church.
Chuck Pike
Bible teacher offering book-by-book studies through the New Testament, combining careful exegesis with practical application for everyday faith.
Finny Kuruvilla
Scholar and teacher whose courses bring together biblical theology, early church history, and questions of faith and practice for serious students of Scripture.
Course Topics
Courses are organized into topics so you can find what fits your interests and study goals.
Early Christianity
Explore the history, beliefs, and practices of the first Christians. Courses cover the Ante-Nicene period, the Apostolic Fathers, and what the early church actually believed and practiced.
Bible Study
Book-by-book studies through the Old and New Testaments. Work through Romans, the Gospel of John, Genesis, and more with experienced teachers guiding each lesson.
Theology
Courses on doctrine and practice — the kingdom of God, salvation, the church, baptism, and other topics explored through Scripture and the early Christian tradition.
Practical Christian Living
Courses on living out the faith — the Sermon on the Mount, nonresistance, simplicity, community, and other topics that move from theology into daily practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are The Historic Faith courses really free?
Yes. Every course on The Historic Faith is completely free — no hidden fees, no premium tier, no credit card required. The video lessons, quizzes, discussion questions, certificates, and audiobooks are all available at no cost.
Do I need an account to take courses?
You can watch lessons without an account, but creating a free account lets you track your progress, take quizzes, earn certificates, and participate in discussions. Registration is quick and free.
Can I earn a certificate?
Yes. When you complete a course and pass its quizzes, you earn a certificate of completion that you can download. Certificates are free, just like everything else on the site.
Related Tools
- Bible Study Tools — the full map of Bible surfaces on the site.
- Church Fathers Commentary — patristic commentary connected to Scripture.
- About Our Teachers — learn about the teachers behind the courses.