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Oct 08, 2024
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PHIL 119 - Introduction to the Old Testament Credits: 3 Description General survey of the books of the Old Testament from a nondenominational perspective. Covers the history, ideas and theological beliefs of Biblical Israel and deals with those themes in the light of archeological research and literary criticism.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of the formation of the first five “books” , and of the book as a whole.
- Knowledge of historical settings of texts/books.
- Awareness of the development of the worldview(s) and theology(ies).
- Introductory understand of many books of the Bible.
- Understanding the important terms found in the Bible, e.g., Covenant, Torah, Israel, Yahweh.
- Understanding of the overall story the Bible tells.
Prerequisite: None
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