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Old Testament Theology

This course, Old Testament Theology, is a one-semester, 2-credit unit course designed for undergraduate students in Christian theology and anyone interested in the theological study of the Bible. It explores theological themes in the Old Testament, including God, creation, humanity, sin, worship, priesthood, sacrifice, redemption, and mission. The course uses exegetical methodologies in a canonical order, relating Old Testament themes to the New Testament, and drawing implications for contemporary African communities, with a focus on Nigeria.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Old Testament TheologyBiblical TheologyAfrican TheologyRedemptionCovenant

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Methodologies in Old Testament Theology

2

Nature and Attributes of God

3

Creation and Providence

4

Humanity's Nature and Purpose

5

Covenants in the Old Testament

6

Sin and Evil

7

Worship and Priesthood

8

Prophecy and Community

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Creator and Creation

1.5h

Unit 1: History and Methodology of Old Testament Theology

1.5 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Old Testament Theology.
  • •Define Old Testament Theology.
  • •Identify barriers to studying Old Testament Theology.
  • •Note approaches to studying Old Testament Theology.
Week
2

Module 1: Creator and Creation

1.5h

Unit 2: God (Nature and Attributes)

1.5 study hours
  • •Discuss the Nature of God.
  • •List the names of God.
  • •Explain metaphors about God in the Old Testament.
  • •Discuss hermeneutical considerations of the Old Testament concept of God.
Week
3

Module 1: Creator and Creation

1.5h

Unit 3: Creation (Origin and Providence)

1.5 study hours
  • •Explain biblical concepts of creation in the Pentateuch.
  • •Explain biblical concepts of creation in Prophetic literature.
  • •Explain biblical concepts of creation in Wisdom literature.
  • •Discuss the presentation of Christ as God's instrument of creation.
Week
4

Module 1: Creator and Creation

1.5h

Unit 4: Humanity (Nature and Purpose)

1.5 study hours
  • •Explain humanity as a creature.
  • •Explain humanity as a thinking being.
  • •Explain humanity as an ethical being.
  • •Explain humanity as a free being.
  • •Explain humanity as a religious person.
  • •Explain humanity as the image of God.
Week
5

Module 1: Creator and Creation

1.5h

Unit 5: Covenants

1.5 study hours
  • •Define covenant as used in the Old Testament.
  • •Discuss features of God's covenant with Adam.
  • •Discuss features of God's covenant with Noah.
  • •Discuss features of God's covenant with Abraham.
  • •Discuss features of God's covenant with David.
  • •Explain the privileges and responsibilities of God's covenant.
Week
6

Module 2: Endowments, Abuse and Recovery

1.5h

Unit 1: The Gift of Land

1.5 study hours
  • •Explain the importance placed on the Promised Land.
  • •Differentiate between the promise of land and the gift of land.
  • •Discuss the regulations about the land in the Old Testament.
  • •Discuss the loss and recovery of the land in the Old Testament.
Week
7

Module 2: Endowments, Abuse and Recovery

1.5h

Unit 2: Sin and Evil

1.5 study hours
  • •Understand the Old Testament perspectives on the definition for sin and evil.
  • •Understand how God views sin and evil in the Old Testament.
  • •Describe the possible consequences of sin and evil.
  • •Discuss the private and corporate nature of sin and evil.
Week
8

Module 2: Endowments, Abuse and Recovery

1.5h

Unit 3: Worship

1.5 study hours
  • •Discuss the Old Testament precepts for acceptable worship.
  • •Describe the acceptable place for worshipping God.
  • •Know the items required in an acceptable worship.
  • •Appreciate the benefits of worship, and the dangers of not worshipping aright.
Week
9

Module 2: Endowments, Abuse and Recovery

1.5h

Unit 4: Priesthood

1.5 study hours
  • •Understand the Old Testament definition of Priesthood.
  • •Describe the role of priests in worship.
  • •Realize why their ministry was legitimated in the Old Testament.
  • •Explain why special emoluments accrued to them.
Week
10

Module 2: Endowments, Abuse and Recovery

1.5h

Unit 5: Sacrifice

1.5 study hours
  • •Discuss the historical development of sacrifice in the Old Testament.
  • •Explain the reasons for sacrifice in worship.
  • •List the types of sacrifices in the Old Testament.
  • •Link the Old Testament sacrifices with the supreme sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Week
11

Module 3: Other Relevant Subjects

3h

Unit 1: Redemption

1.5 study hours
  • •Narrate the stories of redemption in the Old Testament.
  • •Appreciate God's provision for the redemption of mankind through atonement.
  • •Evaluate the role of fasting in the journey to redemption.

Unit 2: Mission

1.5 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of God's mission to redeem other nations in the Old Testament.
  • •Discuss the ultimate purpose of God's election of Israel.
  • •Discuss Israel's role as God's Servant Nation.
Week
12

Module 3: Other Relevant Subjects

1.5h

Unit 3: Community

1.5 study hours
  • •Appreciate the importance of community in the recovery plan of God for humanity in the Old Testament.
  • •Evaluate the danger of individualism in a covenant community.
  • •Describe the benefits of solidarity in the community.
Week
13

Module 3: Other Relevant Subjects

1.5h

Unit 4: Prophecy

1.5 study hours
  • •Define prophecy in the biblical context.
  • •Appreciate the role of prophets in the Old Testament as the bedrock for Judaism.
  • •Understand how prophecies shaped the conscience of the nation, Israel.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create a timeline of key events and figures discussed in the Old Testament, focusing on their theological significance.

2

Develop concept maps linking themes like covenant, sin, redemption, and their implications for humanity.

3

Practice essay questions on the nature of God, creation, and the role of Israel in God's plan.

4

Review the different types of sacrifices and their symbolic meanings, especially in relation to the Day of Atonement.

5

Compare and contrast the views of different Old Testament scholars on key theological concepts.

6

Focus on understanding the hermeneutical considerations for applying Old Testament themes to contemporary African contexts.

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