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BIB111 Old Testament Survey

Anchor Christian U

BIB111 Old Testament Survey

This course is a chronological survey of Old Testament people, places, and events. Emphasis will be given to the theology and the interpretive challenges of the Old Testament. The course will highlight the basic message of the Old Testament books, their contribution to God's redemptive storyline, and their significance for Christian thought and practice.

Credits: 3

Student learning outcomes

  1. To articulate the basic issues of Old Testament study, including interpretation, geography, historical background, the role of archaeology, and theology.
  2. To comprehend the structure and message of each Old Testament book and how each book relates to other books of the Old Testament and to the New Testament.
  3. To develop an awareness of the place and significance of the Old Testament as part of the Biblical canon.
  4. To use the Old Testament effectively in personal devotions and in public ministry.