Details for BIB174 Old Testament Foundations

The aim of this subject is to familiarise students with Israel’s Scriptures as a coherent narrative that is of crucial importance to Christians. While this subject includes a discussion of every book in Israel’s Scriptures, it goes beyond this to look at how the character of God is communicated throughout.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: BIB174
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

This unit has no pre-requisites.

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Describe the overall content, storyline and significance of Israel’s Scriptures (Old Testament);
2. Outline how Israel’s Scriptures came into existence and their canonical structure;
3. Define the overall historical, cultural and social context of Israel’s Scriptures;
4. Examine the contents of Israel’s Scripturesl;
5. Summarise the key themes, structure and developments of a book of Israel’s Scriptures;
6. Discuss principles and insights derived from study of Israel’s Scriptures for contemporary life and ministry.

Subject Content

1. Story of the Old Testament
2. How to Read the Old Testament
3. Behind the Scenes
4. Who is Yahweh
5. In the Beginning
6. Exodus, the Law and Worship
7. From Conquest to Kingship
8. The Major Prophets
9. Book of the Twelve
10. Exile and Beyond
11. Wisdom Literature
12. The Story Continues

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (extensive)
• Face to face (intensive)
• eLearning (online)

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Weekly Quizzes (25%)
• Major Essay (50%)
• Sermon (25%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided