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Course Description Prerequisite: BIBL 2355
This course presents the biblical Old Testament as a sequence of events, concepts, and theological principles. It traces the creation of the world, the history of the Hebrew
nation, and the poetry and prophecies of the Old TestamentCourse Learning Objectives
1. Have read and discussed the creation and early history of the world from a Biblical world view;
2. Have read and discussed the origin of the Hebrew nation and its early history;
3. Be exposed to the Mosaic Law and its major tenets;
4. Understand the purpose and themes of the poetic books of the Old Testament;
5. Have read and discussed the prophetic books of the Old Testament;
6. Be exposed to the role of the Old Testament in the arrival and life of Jesus Christ;
7. Be exposed to the major controversies and issues
surrounding Old Testament teaching and interpretation.Course Policies
This is a 6 week course, and moves fairly quickly. Its requirements include assignments, discussion in the virtual classroom and tests that you will complete and submit via the Internet.I will be available to
answer questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as needed. Your assignments should be submitted as file attachments in either Microsoft Word or HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated,
graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each assignment and test are provided in a table below. Timing
Please be sure to time your assignments so that you have adequate time to complete the work
in the 6 weeks allowed. Communication
Discussion is an important aspect to an effective online course. We will primarily communicate via the virtual classroom. However, please feel free to use my email
address for questions, comments, concerns, etc. and I will do the same.
Evaluation Material Assignments and Tests
There are 6 weekly assignments, plus a final paper and a final exam. Grade Components
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