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Undergraduate
Course Descriptions
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Biblical
Studies: Old Testament
- OTS
101 Old Testament Survey I: An overview and general study of all the books of the Old Testament.
Questions of authorship, audience, themes and outlines
are developed with emphasis on how each book is integrated
as a whole.
- OTS
102 Old Testament Survey II: An overview and general study of all the books of the Old Testament. Questions
of authorship, audience, themes and outlines are
developed with emphasis on how each book is integrated
as a whole. (Pre-requisite OTS 101)
- OTS
210 Pentateuch:
An integrated survey of the geographical,
cultural, and historical backgrounds, of each book
of the Pentateuch.
Significant issues of the Pentateuch are covered
including evolution, higher criticism and the laws
of Israel’s
theocracy with regard to their content, meaning and
applicability for today.
- OTS
220 Historical Books:
The study of the Old Testament books from Joshua
to Ester, which deals with the nation of Israel in its
rise, disruption, fall, captivity and restoration. This
course demonstrates how the Bible's historical books make
up the "narrative backbone" of the Old Testament.
This course also examines the books' historic setting,
literary artistry, role within the larger body of Scripture,
and theological impact. .
- OTS
330 Poetic Books:
Selected portions of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes,
Song of Solomon are studied with respect to divine inspiration
and practical teaching.
- OTS
333 The Life of David: This
course will follow the life of David from the time
he was anointed by Samuel until his death. Attention
will be given to the major developments of his life
and how God providentially trained, protected and provided
for him. David had seasons of great faith and seasons
of disturbing doubt. He had moments of courage and
moments of cowardice. He enjoyed great victories and
suffered humiliating defeats. There is much we can
learn from his journey. He was the greatest leader
Israel has ever known. What qualities did he possess
that made him an incredible leader?
- OTS
410 The Prophets:
An intensive historical, doctrinal, and critical
study of the international relations in the days of
the
prophets as well as the religious, spiritual,
and civic decline of Judah during that time.
Special emphasis is placed on
the Messianic and Millennial prophecies.
- OTS
414 Daniel & Revelation: An exegetical
study of Daniel and Revelation drawing parallels with
how the Church of Christ is shown in the light of prophetic
truth.
- OTS
490 Specialized Bible Study: A custom made course of study available for students who would
like to study a book of the Old Testament that is not
currently offered. A
special syllabus will be created by a faculty advisor
along with a timetable and projects to fulfill the
3 credit hour requirement
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