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CRS810Arts3 Unitsintermediate

Current Trends in Old Testament

This course exposes students to current Old Testament approaches in understanding and interpreting Old Testament texts. It treats modern critical biblical scholarship with specific emphasis on the Old Testament. The course also studies theological ideas found in the Old Testament with particular emphasis on God, humanity, sin, redemption and mission. It equips students with tools for a better interpretation and application of the Bible to Africa.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Old Testament TheologyBiblical CriticismExegesisHermeneuticsAfrican Theology

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

Old Testament Theology

2

God

3

Creation

4

Humanity

5

Covenants

6

Sin and Evil

7

Worship

8

Priesthood

9

Sacrifice

10

Biblical Criticism

Total Topics10 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 assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Religious Leader

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Theologian

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Religious Teacher

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Biblical Scholar

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Missionary

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Religious OrganizationsEducational InstitutionsTheological SeminariesMissionary WorkCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Creator and Creation

2h

Unit 1: Methodologies and Currents in Old Testament Theology

2 study hours
  • •Read the definition of Old Testament Theology
  • •Identify barriers to studying OT Theology
  • •Note approaches to studying OT Theology
Week
2

Module 1: Creator and Creation

2h

Unit 2: God (Nature and Attributes)

2 study hours
  • •Understand the Nature of God
  • •Study the Names of God
  • •Examine Metaphors about God in the Old Testament
Week
3

Module 1: Creator and Creation

2h

Unit 3: Creation (Origin and Providence)

2 study hours
  • •Understand the biblical concepts of God in the Pentateuch
  • •Study the Prophetic literature
  • •Study the Wisdom literatures of the Old Testament
Week
4

Module 1: Creator and Creation

2h

Unit 4: Humanity (Nature and Purpose)

2 study hours
  • •Study Humanity as a creature
  • •Study Humanity as a thinking being
  • •Study Humanity as an ethical being
Week
5

Module 1: Creator and Creation

2h

Unit 5: Covenants

2 study hours
  • •Know the meaning of covenant in the Old Testament
  • •Discover the features of God's covenant with Adam
  • •Discover the features of God's covenant with Noah
Week
6

Module 2: Endowments, Abuse and Recovery

2h

Unit 1: The Gift of Land

2 study hours
  • •Understand why importance is placed on the Promised Land
  • •Differentiate between the promise of land and the gift of land
  • •Understand regulations about the land
Week
7

Module 2: Endowments, Abuse and Recovery

2h

Unit 2: Sin and Evil

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the role of human freedom in the presence of sin and evil
  • •Understand the Old Testament perspectives on the definition for sin
  • •Understand how God views sin and evil in the Old Testament
Week
8

Module 2: Endowments, Abuse and Recovery

2h

Unit 3: Worship

2 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
Week
9

Module 2: Endowments, Abuse and Recovery

2h

Unit 4: Priesthood

2 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
Week
10

Module 2: Endowments, Abuse and Recovery

2h

Unit 5: Sacrifice

2 study hours
  • •Understand the historical development of sacrifice in the Old Testament
  • •Describe the reasons for sacrifice in worship
  • •List the types of sacrifices in the Old Testament
Week
11

Module 3: Bibilical Criticism

2h

Unit 1: Introduction – Definition and Need for Biblical Criticism

2 study hours
  • •Define Biblical Criticism
  • •Understand the need for Biblical Criticism
  • •Be acquainted with the tools for doing Biblical Criticism
Week
12

Module 3: Bibilical Criticism

2h

Unit 2: History of Biblical Criticism

2 study hours
  • •Appreciate the contribution of biblical criticism to systematic theology
  • •Discover that theology and scientific inquiry are not hostile to each other
  • •Examine the Fundamental Nature of Biblical Criticism
Week
13

Module 3: Bibilical Criticism

2h

Unit 3: Gains and Losses of Modern Biblical Criticism

2 study hours
  • •Outline and discuss some of the gains and losses of Modern Biblical criticism

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking theological themes across modules

2

Focus on understanding the different types of biblical criticism

3

Practice applying different critical methods to sample Old Testament passages

4

Review key definitions and concepts from each unit

5

Allocate time to review and synthesize material from all three modules

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