The Biblical Studies Academy

BSA is $49.95/month (or $395/year if you choose annual billing), but you can start with a 14-day free trial to check it out first. No risk, no obligation.

If you love BSA, do nothing. Your payment method will be charged and your membership continues. You can pause or cancel anytime by emailing us at support@bartehrman.com or via the Manage Your BSA Subscription page.

Absolutely. You start with a 14-day trial, then are charged for your first month (or year, if annual). If you don't love BSA, email us at support@bartehrman.com within 26 days of your first payment and we'll refund every penny. Between the trial and the money-back guarantee, you have 40 days to try BSA risk-free.

We accept PayPal and all major credit cards.

As an active member you get access to every course we've created, plus any we create while you're a member. Sold separately are: our New Insights conferences (NINT and NIHB), the Biblical Studies Symposium, Bart's books, his trips/cruises, and his speaking/consulting services. (Bart's debates are now included in BSA.) Your subscription works like Netflix: you have access to courses as long as you're an active subscriber. If you pause or cancel, you lose access unless you purchased the standalone version of a course.

There are 60+ courses in the vault, most ranging from 4 to 8 lessons, plus single-lecture courses and university-length courses (16-28 lectures). You also get Bart's monthly Spotlight Series webinar and Q&A.

Yes. BSA is designed for everyone, whether you're a curious beginner or more advanced. We have a strict "no academic jargon" requirement, instructors must define any terms that aren't commonly known.

While we host multiple live courses per year, live attendance is not required. All courses are available on-demand, and new content is added regularly.

Yes, just like Netflix, access to courses and community features is tied to your active membership. If you cancel, you keep access until the end of your billing period. You're always welcome to rejoin, or purchase courses as standalone at bartehrman.com/courses, the equivalent of "owning the DVD."

Yes. We use Zoom for events and mixers (desktop, tablet, or phone). Courses live in Circle, which works in any web browser and has Android and iOS apps.