Melissa Briggs, a trained Hebrew teacher who studied in Jerusalem and now runs the Explore Hebrew program, has quietly built a popular online course that blends Biblical and modern Hebrew for believers who want to read Scripture in the original language. Her program is offered through her Explore Hebrew site and a Thinkific platform where lessons, homework, and video content are packaged for self-paced study. Conservative and faith-based outlets have picked up on her work because it does something secular schools no longer prioritize: it connects people directly to the Word.
The course description makes clear that this is not a purely academic exercise: students learn Biblical vocabulary and grammar alongside conversational modern Hebrew, with levels that build from beginner to more advanced reading and comprehension. The Thinkific listings show structured lessons, resources, and the practical promise of being able to approach biblical texts with greater clarity rather than relying solely on translations. That practical, scripture-centered approach is precisely why independent Christian platforms and ministries have partnered with or promoted her work.
Price and accessibility matter, and Explore Hebrew has been positioned as an affordable, online option compared with university programs that cost far more and often come with ideological baggage. Thinkific lists entry prices and bundle options for the courses, and several Christian organizations have promoted discount codes to help students enroll—an encouraging sign that grassroots, faith-centered education can still thrive outside the academy. That kind of marketplace competition is good news for families and churches trying to reclaim biblical literacy.
There is a cultural and even geopolitical urgency to this kind of work. Writers and ministries that have highlighted Briggs’ teaching point out that reconnecting with the Hebrew language deepens understanding of Israel, Scripture, and the historical roots of faith traditions. That renewed connection matters in an era when many institutions have become indifferent or openly hostile to Judeo-Christian foundations, and faith-driven initiatives like these quietly strengthen communities of conviction.
This story is more than a course advertisement; it’s an example of cultural renewal happening from the ground up. While woke universities and bureaucratic curriculums drift away from the core texts that built our civilization, enterprising teachers and independent platforms are restoring tools that let people read for themselves. Conservatives should celebrate and support any effort that hands power back to individuals—power to read, understand, and resist the distortions of fashionable ideologies.
If you care about reclaiming the ability to dig into Scripture without filters, supporting teachers who deliver rigorous, scripture-rooted instruction is a smart, practical step. Online courses like Melissa Briggs’ make that possible without waiting for permission from academic gatekeepers, and that independence should be encouraged, amplified, and patronized by anyone serious about faith, tradition, and honest learning.
