Introduction to OT
Biblical and Theological Foundations
About this course
This course provides a basic introduction to the Old Testament’s content, historical background, canon, genres, theology, culture, interpretation, and ecclesial use. By the end of the course, students will be able to responsibly interpret passages from the Old Testament and evaluate how others use the Old Testament.
Course objectives
- Evaluate common uses of the Old Testament in the church.
- Analyze how particular Old Testament books and texts relate to overarching historical periods and the broader biblical story.
- Analyze how particular Old Testament books and texts relate to overarching canonical divisions and key types of literature.
- Analyze how particular Old Testament books and texts relate to theological themes and central texts.
- Analyze how particular Old Testament texts relate to ancient cultural dynamics.
- Create frameworks for responsibly interpreting the Old Testament in church settings.
Who may participate?
All church leaders unless a prerequisite or a particular offering states otherwise.