Old Testament

OT 101
Old Testament Survey
3 Credits
A study of the authors, dates, context, and context, of the canon and text of the 39 books of the Old Testament placing each book in their respective chronological and historical setting. Divisions, themes, key words and phrases, outlines and major doctrines are emphasized.

OT 102
The Pentateuch
3 Credit Hours
Study of the Mosaic Torah (First five books of the Old Testament), including their Christological, historical and theological content. Special emphasis is given to the fact that these books provide the foundations of God’s plan of redemption.

OT 103
Historical Books
3 Credit Hours
Survey of the historical books of the Old Testament, including their Christological, historical and theological content. Special emphasis is given to the fact that these books provide the experience of God’s plan of redemption.

OT 201
Genesis
3 Credit Hours
An examination of chapters 1-11 of the book of Genesis as it reveals both the need for and the channel of God’s plan of redemption. The importance of the placement of the book in the cannon of Scripture, its relationship to the other books in the Pentateuch, and its relationship to both the Old and New Testament is also examined.

OT 201
The Patriarchs
3 Credit Hours
Study of the lessons for life and ministry as depicted in the biblical account of the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph in Genesis 12-50.

OT 206
Joshua
3 Credit Hours
A study of how Israel entered into God’s redemptive purpose for the nation through faith in God’s Joshua. Emphasis is laid upon
the deeper reality of the fulfillment of God’s eternal redemptive purposes through faith in the true Joshua-the Lord Jesus Christ. The importance of the placement of the book in the cannon of Scripture, its relationship to the other Epistles, and to both the Old and New Testament is also examined.

OT 300
Wisdom Literature
3 Credits
A study of the background and context of the OT Hebrew Wisdom Literature, of the books of Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon. Special emphasis is given to the fact that these books, while reflecting essentially the theology of the Pentateuch, do not seek to convey God’s Word directly to man, but entertain the questions that arise in the presence of the divine imperative.

OT 301
Job
3 Credit Hours
A study of how God uses suffering in the lives of His saints to bring about His eternal redemptive purposes. The importance of the placement of the book in the cannon of Scripture, its relationship to the other poetical books, and its relationship to both the Old and New Testament is also examined.

OT 304
Psalms
3 Credit Hours
A study of the rich storehouse of human experience contained in this “Prayer Book” of the OT saints. Analysis will be made of the complexity of the structure, the content of the penances and petitions, and the clarity of God’s responses.

OT 305
Proverbs
3 Credit Hours
Study, and practical application of the Biblical character traits (goads and nails) requisite for leading a Christ-centered life built upon the foundations of the grace of God.

OT 306
Ecclesiastes
3 Credit Hours
A study of the musings of ‚“The Preacher” with special emphasis given to an examination of his observations that life is temporary and enigmatic, and God is eternal and sovereign.

OT 401
Major Prophets
3 Credit Hours
A survey of the first five books of the last section of the Old Testament, with emphasis on the Messianic, Soteriological and Eschatological sections. Special attention is given to the fact that these books provide the telescopic call to redemption.

OT 403
Daniel
3 Credit Hours
A study of Daniel’s prophetic writings in light of their historical and practical significance to the believer. An understanding of both the Gospel of Matthew, and the book of The Revelation is a prerequisite for this course.

OT 410
Minor Prophets
3 Credit Hours
A survey of the final twelve books of the last section of the Old Testament. With emphasis on the Messianic, Soteriological and Eschatological sections. Special attention is given to the fact that these books provide the microscopic call to redemption.

OT 411
Isaiah
3 Credit Hours
An examination of the revelation of the foundational call to redemption and to a redemptive life in the book of Isaiah. The importance of the placement of the book in the cannon of Scripture, its relationship to the other poetical books, and its relationship to both the Old and New Testament are also examined.