THE505 Biblical Theology 1
This course is delivered in two parts that will present the student with an opportunity to engage with the entire Biblical account and learn the skills to distill from each individual book its theological themes and their relationship to the unified message of God’s Word. Students will interact with the various ways in which God engages with man and develop their theological framework to help inform their systematic and practical theological studies.
Credits: 3
Student learning outcomes
- Define Biblical Theology and its importance for understanding Scripture
- Theologically explain how the Old Testament progressively reveals God’s character and redemptive plan for the world
- Analyze major Old Testament theological themes and their contribution to the overarching story of Scripture
- Trace the development of key Old Testament theological themes, including creation, covenant, kingdom, redemption, and restoration
- Analyze theological themes from individual books of the Bible and synthesize their connection to the whole
- Develop a Biblical Theological Framework that informs the rest of their study of the Scriptures