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Old Testament Survey

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.
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Responsible Nelson Jossam
Last Update 06/23/2026
Completion Time 10 hours 50 minutes
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  • ule 1: Introduction to the Old Testament and the Pentateuch (The Torah)
    4Lessons · 1 hr 30 min
    • Lesson 1.1 – What Is the Old Testament?
    • Lesson 1.2 – Genesis: Creation, Fall, and the Patriarchs
    • Lesson 1.3 – Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
    • Module 1 Quiz
      10 xp
  • Module 2: The Historical Books – Conquest, Monarchy, and Exile
    4Lessons · 1 hr 30 min
    • Lesson 2.1 – Joshua and Judges: Entering and Settling the Land
    • Lesson 2.2 – The United Monarchy: Saul, David, and Solomon
    • Lesson 2.3 – The Divided Kingdom, Exile, and Return
    • Module 2 Quiz
      10 xp
  • Module 3: Wisdom and Poetic Literature – Life with God
    4Lessons · 1 hr 30 min
    • Lesson 3.1 – Job and Psalms: Suffering and Worship
    • Lesson 3.2 – Proverbs and Ecclesiastes: The Two Voices of Wisdom
    • Lesson 3.3 – Song of Songs: Love, Poetry, and Allegory
    • Module 3 Quiz
      10 xp
  • Module 4: The Major Prophets – Covenant Lawsuit and Hope
    4Lessons · 1 hr 30 min
    • Lesson 4.1 – Isaiah: The Holy One of Israel and the Messianic King
    • Lesson 4.2 – Jeremiah: Judgment, Lament, and a New Covenant
    • Lesson 4.3 – Ezekiel: Visions of God’s Glory and Restoration
    • Module 4 Quiz
      10 xp
  • Module 5: The Minor Prophets (The Twelve) – Justice, Mercy, and the Day of the Lord
    5Lessons · 1 hr 50 min
    • Lesson 5.1 – Pre-Exilic Minor Prophets: Hosea, Amos, Micah
    • Lesson 5.2 – Exilic and Post-Exilic Prophets: Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah
    • Lesson 5.3 – Post-Exilic Restoration Prophets: Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
    • 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?
      10 xp
    • Module 5 Quiz
      10 xp
  • Module 6: Daniel and Apocalyptic – Living in Exile with Hope
    4Lessons · 1 hr 30 min
    • Lesson 6.1 – Daniel 1–6: Court Stories and Faithful Witness
    • Lesson 6.2 – Daniel 7–12: Apocalyptic Visions and the Son of Man
    • Lesson 6.3 – Intertestamental Period and the Apocrypha/Deuterocanon
    • Module 6 Quiz
      10 xp
  • Module 7: Old Testament Theology and Christian Appropriation
    4Lessons · 1 hr 30 min
    • Lesson 7.1 – Major Theological Themes of the Old Testament
    • Lesson 7.2 – The Old Testament in the New Testament
    • Lesson 7.3 – Reading the Old Testament as Christian Scripture Today
    • Module 7 Quiz
      10 xp