Uncover the Remarkable Story of the English Bible
Strengthen faith and build unwavering confidence in Scripture by tracing God's preservation of His Word across two millennia of church history.
A Teaching Ministry of the Center for Christian History at Mississippi College
Why This Class Matters
for Your Church or Group
For most believers, the English Bible sits in our hands every Sunday — yet very few know the remarkable story of its preservation through persecution, empires, councils, translators, and reformers.
Understanding how the English Bible came together strengthens faith, builds confidence in Scripture, and helps Christians see God’s sovereignty across two thousand years of church history.
“Our congregation not only found spiritual enrichment in learning more about the development of Scripture but enjoyed Nick as a presenter. I would recommend the History of the English Bible for your church or group.”
- Pastor Ronnie Falvey, Canton, Mississippi
What We Cover
Foundations
How the early church identified which books were Scripture.
Canon Formation
How the Old and New Testaments were formed.
Historical Context
What happened “between the testaments.”
Threats & Preservation
How false teaching, persecution, and councils shaped the canon.
Reformers & Translators
Contributions of Wycliffe, Hus, Tyndale, Luther, and others.
The Apocrypha
Why Protestant Bibles exclude the Apocrypha.
The Central Theme
How God sovereignly preserved His Word.
This course is intentionally non-denominational, historically grounded, and focused on strengthening the church’s confidence in Scripture — not debating doctrines.
Meet Your Instructor Nick Walters
Nick Walters, a history professor at Mississippi College and founder of its Center for Christian History, teaches the History of the English Bible through biblical exposition, historical storytelling, and clear primary source explanations.
Flexible Formats for Your Church or Group
We offer three flexible seminar structures to fit your church's calendar:
4-Hour Seminar
Abbreviated
4-Week Series or Half-Day Event
Modules Covered
Early Church, OT/NT Canon,
Constantine to KJV
6-Hour Seminar
Standard Workshop
6-Week Series or One-Day Event
Modules Covered
4-hour seminar content + Early Church Writers,
"Missing Books," Wycliffe/Hus/Erasmus
8-Hour Seminar
Standard Workshop
8-Week Series or One-Day Event
Modules Covered
4 & 6-hour seminar content + Why the Bible Matters, Canon Limits, Intertestamental History, Tyndale
Frequently Asked Questions
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Adults and older students (high school+).
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No — it is historical and non-denominational.
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Yes, we can tailor the content to your group.
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Projector/display and room space. We teach from Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.
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Honorarium or love offering is appreciated. All proceeds go to the Center for Christian History. Travel reimbursement is welcome.
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Minimal — we provide all handouts and materials.
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4–8 weeks recommended.
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For single-day teaching, travel is generally within 90-100 miles of Jackson, MS, unless it is a multiday or all-day event.
Ready to Strengthen Your Church's Confidence in Scripture?
To schedule a seminar or request more information, please use the form below.