Panorama of the Old Testament
Course Level: Basic
Course Summary
Studying the Old Testament can be a daunting task. This course provides a bird’s eye view, a panorama of salient topics with which learners of the Old Testament must be familiar in a prayerful setting.
Successful completion of this course earns 2.5 CEU's.
Course Materials
- Required Book: Stephen J. Binz Panorama of the Old Testament Liturgical Press ISBN: 978-0814663721
Course Structure and Highlights
- Week 1: The Pentateuch
- Learners will understand and identify central themes of salvation history as presented in the Pentateuch.
- Week 2: The Historical Books
- Learners will describe and acknowledge the historical writings of scripture as a testament to God’s fidelity to the Israelites.
- Week 3: The Writings
- Learners will be able to apply stories of Old Testament in real-life situations.
- Week 4: The Prophetic Books
- Learners will be able to compare and contrast some of the prophetic writings in relation to current events.
- Week 5: New Learnings
- Learners will develop deeper values and learning skills for scholarship in biblical studies.
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