Old Testament Survey (BC-102)
Get an overview of all the books of the Old Testament in their historical context and their relevance to the New Testament.
About This Course
The Bible is God's progressive revelation of Himself, His eternal purpose and redemptive plan. To better understand truths revealed in the New Testament we must understand them as they were introduced in the Old.
The Serpent-crusher of Genesis, the Passover Lamb in Exodus, the Atonement in Leviticus, the bronze serpent in Numbers, the Prophet like Moses in Deuteronomy, the Captain of the Armies in Joshua, the Kinsman-Redeemer in Ruth, the Suffering Servant in Isaiah, the Messiah in Daniel, the One born to be Ruler in Micah, the humble King in Zechariah, and so much more, hidden in the Old Testament, all point to Jesus.
This course provides an overview of all Old Testament books of the Bible. With an introduction to each book, content overview, special attention is given to important persons, places and events, as well as to key chapters in the Old Testament revelation. Students will gain an overview of the Old Testament in its historical context as well as discover its relevance to the New Testament.
What You Will Learn
For each of the 39 books of the Old Testament, we present:
- An introduction and content overview.
- The historical context of the writing.
- Highlights of key chapters and their significance.
- Their importance to understanding the New Testament.
Course Evaluation & Grading
Students will be given graded assessments during the Semester. Each of these assessments will be in reference to all content covered till that point in the course.
| Percentage Range | Grade |
|---|---|
| 91% - 100% | Grade A+ |
| 76% - 90% | Grade A |
| 51% - 75% | Grade B |
| 35% - 50% | Grade C |
| Below 35% | Grade F (Fail) |
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