BIB 108: Prophets
A survey of the Old Testament prophetic books in their historical, literary, and cultural context.
Course Description
BIB 108 places the Old Testament prophets in their proper historical, literary, and cultural settings — and reads each one on its own terms. The course covers both the major prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel) and the twelve minor prophets, drawing out the basic teaching of each.
Students learn to recognize the conventions of prophetic literature — its oracles, visions, laments, and indictments — and to trace the recurring themes of covenant faithfulness, judgment, and restoration that hold the prophetic corpus together. The course pairs naturally with BIB 104 to give a full picture of the Old Testament.
Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Learning Outcomes
Place the Prophets Historically
Identify the eras, kingdoms, and crises each prophet addressed.
Distinguish Major and Minor Prophets
Recognize the scope, audience, and emphasis of each prophetic book.
Read Prophetic Literature
Interpret oracles, visions, and prophetic poetry on their own terms.
Trace Recurring Themes
Follow the threads of covenant, judgment, and restoration through the prophetic corpus.
Apply the Prophetic Voice
Connect the prophets' message to contemporary questions of justice, faithfulness, and hope.
Biblical Worldview Connection
The prophets are God's covenant voice in moments of crisis — calling people back, naming what's gone wrong, and pointing to what God will yet do. A Biblical Worldview takes that voice seriously as Scripture, not just ancient commentary. BIB 108 reads the prophets as still speaking.
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BIB 108 completes the Old Testament side of ACU's Biblical Studies Intensive Minor. Explore the programs that include it.
