Details for Introduction to Israel's Scriptures (Old Testament)
See BIB404 Old Testament Foundations
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: BIB402
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Emma Austin
Awards offering Introduction to Israel's Scriptures (Old Testament)
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Master of Arts
- Master of Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Arts
- Graduate Diploma in Arts
- Graduate Diploma in Leadership
Unit Content
Outcomes
- Describe the overall content, storyline and significance of Israel’s Scriptures (Old Testament);
- Explain how Israel’s Scriptures came into existence and their canonical structure;
- Assess the overall historical, cultural and social context of Israel’s Scriptures;
- Discuss the contents of Israel’s Scriptures;
- Critically summarise and synthesise the key themes, structure and developments of a book of Israel’s Scriptures;
- Integrate principles and insights derived from study of Israel’s Scriptures with contemporary life and ministry.
Subject Content
- Torah: Creation
- Torah: Patriarchs
- Torah: Exodus
- Former Prophets: Joshua and Judges
- Former Prophets: Samuel and Kings
- Latter Prophets: Isaiah
- Latter Prophets: Jeremiah
- Latter Prophets: Ezekiel
- Latter Prophets: The Twelve
- The Writings
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Face to Face
- Online
Assessment Methods
- Tests (40%)
- Diagrammatic Summary (45%)
- Personal Reflection (15%)
- Readings
Prescribed Text
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