BK501‒ Old Testament Panorama: Foundations & Insights: 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:
Bridge Requirement
✓ MDiv Requirement
MDiv Elective
DMin Requirement
✓ DMin Elective
✓ No Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
CREDIT HOUR DESIGNATION:
✓ 4 Credits
E‒ Easy
C‒ Comfortable
✓ S‒ Sizable
R‒ Rigorous
F‒ Formidable
✓ Textbook or Books
Video or PowerPoint Lessons
Video Intro or Commentary
Online Text Lessons
RETENTION & ASSESSMENT:
Study Guides
✓ Quizzes
Workbook
Forum Posting
Written or Media Submission
EXPECTED
EXPENDITURES:
✓ Tuition
✓ Educational Materials
Admin or Instructional Support Fee
Optional Mailing Cost
Paul N. Benware
DEPARTMENT: Bible Knowledge
Paul N. Benware
Dr. Paul N. Benware is a theologian, author, and educator with a B.A. from Los Angeles Baptist College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Th.D. from Grace Theological Seminary. He has held faculty positions at several esteemed institutions including Los Angeles Baptist College (now The Master’s University), Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn University), and Arizona Christian University‒ and continues to educate through Jackson Hole Bible College. Author of several popular and well-respected books, Dr. Benware maintains an active online presence through Paul Benware Ministries, where he shares articles, study series, and other resources dedicated to biblical prophecy and Christian living.
SSS COURSES
BK501‒ Old Testament Panorama: Foundations and Insights
TEXTBOOK: • Survey of the Old Testament