Old Testament Survey
An introductory survey of the historical books and the major
sections of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament: The Pentateuch, Historical Books,
Wisdom and Poetic Literature, and the Prophets. The course provides an overview
of the content, structure, literary genres, and theological themes of each book
in the Old Testament canon. Students will explore the historical and cultural
contexts of the Ancient Near East, the formation of the biblical text, and
major interpretive methods, with special attention given to God’s unfolding
plan of redemption. The course will be rooted in the conviction that the Old
Testament is foundational for Christian faith, life, and discipleship.
| Responsible | Nelson Jossam |
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| Last Update | 06/22/2026 |
| Completion Time | 10 hours 20 minutes |
| Members | 1 |
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ule 1: Introduction to the Old Testament and the Pentateuch (The Torah)4Lessons · 1 hr 30 min
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Lesson 1.1 – What Is the Old Testament?
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Lesson 1.2 – Genesis: Creation, Fall, and the Patriarchs
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Lesson 1.3 – Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
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Module 1 QuizNew 10 xp
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Module 2: The Historical Books – Conquest, Monarchy, and Exile4Lessons · 1 hr 30 min
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Lesson 2.1 – Joshua and Judges: Entering and Settling the Land
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Lesson 2.2 – The United Monarchy: Saul, David, and Solomon
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Lesson 2.3 – The Divided Kingdom, Exile, and Return
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Module 2 QuizNew 10 xp
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Module 3: Wisdom and Poetic Literature – Life with God4Lessons · 1 hr 30 min
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Lesson 3.1 – Job and Psalms: Suffering and WorshipNew
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Lesson 3.2 – Proverbs and Ecclesiastes: The Two Voices of WisdomNew
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Lesson 3.3 – Song of Songs: Love, Poetry, and AllegoryNew
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Module 3 QuizNew 10 xp
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Module 4: The Major Prophets – Covenant Lawsuit and Hope4Lessons · 1 hr 30 min
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Lesson 4.1 – Isaiah: The Holy One of Israel and the Messianic KingNew
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Lesson 4.2 – Jeremiah: Judgment, Lament, and a New CovenantNew
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Lesson 4.3 – Ezekiel: Visions of God’s Glory and RestorationNew
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Module 4 QuizNew 10 xp
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Module 5: The Minor Prophets (The Twelve) – Justice, Mercy, and the Day of the Lord4Lessons · 1 hr 20 min
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Lesson 5.1 – Pre-Exilic Minor Prophets: Hosea, Amos, MicahNew
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Lesson 5.2 – Exilic and Post-Exilic Prophets: Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, ZephaniahNew
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Lesson 5.3 – Post-Exilic Restoration Prophets: Haggai, Zechariah, MalachiNew
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The theological relationship between the "marriage metaphor" in Hosea and the "covenant lawsuit" (rîb) in Hosea 4:1 represents which of the following hermeneutical approaches to understanding Israel's covenant violation?New 10 xp
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Module 6: Daniel and Apocalyptic – Living in Exile with Hope4Lessons · 1 hr 30 min
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Lesson 6.1 – Daniel 1–6: Court Stories and Faithful WitnessNew
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Lesson 6.2 – Daniel 7–12: Apocalyptic Visions and the Son of ManNew
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Lesson 6.3 – Intertestamental Period and the Apocrypha/DeuterocanonNew
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Module 6 QuizNew 10 xp
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Module 7: Old Testament Theology and Christian Appropriation4Lessons · 1 hr 30 min
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Lesson 7.1 – Major Theological Themes of the Old TestamentNew
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Lesson 7.2 – The Old Testament in the New TestamentNew
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Lesson 7.3 – Reading the Old Testament as Christian Scripture TodayNew
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Module 7 QuizNew 10 xp
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