BK501‒ Old Testament Panorama: Description

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Old Testament contains more than 2/3 of the text of the Bible, and the timeline covers thousands of years of history bringing us the stories of people whose lives still affect world events today, prophetic detail about the Messiah, and poetry and wisdom inspiration. There is so much to take in, and our seminary time is limited.

This course serves as an overview of the Old Testament, a survey of each individual Old Testament book. The course explains the historical and cultural contexts, making it easier to understand the larger narrative and themes of the Old Testament. Helping students see the magnificent unity and central theme of the Old Testament, the course highlights God’s covenant promises to Israel

Students are enlightened concerning the connections between the Old and New Testaments, giving them a better grasp of the Bible’s unified message. The textbook is colorful, full of charts and summaries, and hits the main points rather than diving into deep theological discussions.

Requirement Designation: MDiv Requirement
Prerequisite: No Prerequisite
Credit Hours: 4 Credits
Course Difficulty: Sizable
Instructional Components: Textbook
Retention & Assessment: Quizzes
Educational Material Author: Paul N. Benware