Details for BIB404 Old Testament Foundations

The aim of this subject is to familiarise students with the Old Testament 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 and traces significant themes throughout.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: BIB404
• 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. 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 check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

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

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided