DTH006 Old Testament Survey

COURSE OUTLINE

UNIT 1: GENERAL INTRODUCTION OF THE OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS

Lecture 1: Introduction of the Old Testament books 3
Lecture 2: The background information of Pentateuch 9
Lecture 3: Highlight of Exodus and Leviticus 20
Lecture 4: Highlight of Numbers and Deuteronomy 26

UNIT 2: HISTORICAL BOOKS

Lecture 5: The Books of Joshua to2 Samuel 30
Lecture 6: The Books of 1Kings to 2Chronicles 41
Lecture 7: The Books of Ezra to Esther 45

UNIT 3: POETIC AND WISDOM LITERATURE

Lecture 8: The Books of Job and Psalms 47
Lecture 9: The Book of Proverbs 54
Lecture 10: The Books of Ecclesiastics and Song of Solomon 56

UNIT 4: THE PROPHETIC BOOKS

Lecture 11: Categories of Old Testament Prophets 61
Lecture 12: The Major Prophets 68
Lecture 13: The Minor Prophets 75
Lecture 14: Appendix 90

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the conclusion of the modules, students will be able to acquire:

• Knowledge –

Understand the major topics in Systematic Theology which have been developed through the operations of the church.

• Skills –

Have the ability to relate the Christian doctrines to current life situations to ensure victory unto the end.

-Apply the concepts of Theology in the discussions of religious topics

-Investigate the various concepts and topics to improve upon their application and relevance to everyday life.

• iii. Critical Analysis-

Develop sound arguments in defense of the accepted norms and practices based on the scriptures

-Read, understand and critically engage in more advanced works of Theology including works of major Theologians.

INTRODUCTION

The 66 books that make up the Bible are divided into the Old Testament (39) and the New Testament (27). The section of the Bible known as the Old Testament is the focus of our research. This is referred to as a “testament” or “covenant” because it was a firmly established proclamation of God’s specific will for man and it was born of the great testator, “the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world,” who was meant to die (Rev 13:8). The Old Testament serves as the New Testament’s “shade.”

It is referred to as the Old Testament in reference to the New, which brings that higher hope that was represented and predicted in it rather than necessarily cancelling and superseding it. For example, the grace that the ancient covenant portrayed is made complete in the New Testament by Christ.

While Calvary is the focal point of the New Testament, Sinai is the focus of the Old Testament. The New Testament completes what the Old Testament begins. The New aids in interpreting the Ancient.

CERTIFICATION

At the end of this course, the student will be entitled to a certification issued from Anchor University, Lagos.

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