Course · BIB502

Old Testament Survey

A biblical studies course at Arizona Christian University.

Credits
3 Credits
Level
Undergraduate
Format
Lecture + discussion
Typical Terms
Fall, Spring

Course Description

This course surveys the thirty-nine books of the Old Testament. Each book is located within its historical and cultural context and within the biblical metanarrative of God's progressively revealed plan for creation and redemption. The survey will include each book's authorship, audience, purpose, and major themes. Attention is given to practical principles within each book for contemporary Christian living and cultural transformation.

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Learning Outcomes

1

Engage the Course Material

Build a working understanding of old testament survey as the course's central subject.

2

Apply Discipline Methods

Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.

3

Connect Course Content

Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.

4

Demonstrate Course Competencies

Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.

Biblical Worldview Connection

A Biblical Worldview takes Scripture seriously as the foundation for thinking carefully about every subject the church engages. This course treats its material in that spirit.

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