Details for BIB104 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: BIB104
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Nil

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

• Story of the Old Testament
• How to Read the Old Testament
• Behind the Scenes
• Who is Yahweh
• In the Beginning
• Exodus, the Law and Worship
• From Conquest to Kingship
• The Major Prophets
• Book of the Twelve
• Exile and Beyond
• Wisdom Literature
• The Story Continues

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite)
• eLearning (online)
• Intensive
• Extensives

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

Assessment Methods

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

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided