Details for Introduction to Israel's Scriptures (Old Testament)

See BIB404 Old Testament Foundations

Awards offering Introduction to Israel's Scriptures (Old Testament)

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Diploma in Arts
• Graduate Diploma in Leadership
• Master of Arts
• Master of Leadership

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Describe the overall content, storyline and significance of Israel’s Scriptures (Old Testament);
2. Explain how Israel’s Scriptures came into existence and their canonical structure;
3. Assess the overall historical, cultural and social context of Israel’s Scriptures;
4. Discuss the contents of Israel’s Scriptures;
5. Critically summarise and synthesise the key themes, structure and developments of a book of Israel’s Scriptures;
6. Integrate principles and insights derived from study of Israel’s Scriptures with contemporary life and ministry.

Subject Content

1. Torah: Creation
2. Torah: Patriarchs
3. Torah: Exodus
4. Former Prophets: Joshua and Judges
5. Former Prophets: Samuel and Kings
6. Latter Prophets: Isaiah
7. Latter Prophets: Jeremiah
8. Latter Prophets: Ezekiel
9. Latter Prophets: The Twelve
10. The Writings

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face
• Online

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis College.

Assessment Methods

• Tests (40%)
• Diagrammatic Summary (45%)
• Personal Reflection (15%)
• Readings

Prescribed Text

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