BIB 111 Old Testament Introduction

This course introduces the basic theological themes, chronological framework, and literary character of the Old Testament with a focus on Genesis - Kings. It aims to provide: 1) the foundations for theological interpretation of the Old Testament, giving special attention to the covenantal framework for redemptive history; and 2) an introduction to critical theories concerning the authorship, canonicity, integrity and dating of the documents. 3 hour(s).