School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

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2010-2011
OT238 3 units
Exodus (S: odd years)
An in-depth study of the pivotal event of the Old Testament, the Exodus from Egypt and the beginning of molding Israel into a
nation prepared to enter the Promised Land. Exodus will be considered from the standpoints of the historical, cultural, and
theological setting of the book and its importance for understanding salvation and redemption. (Prerequisites: BIBL349)
OT302 3 units
Psalms (S)
An exegetical and theological study of the corporate and individual expressions of trust in the praises of ancient Israel. Each
psalm will be viewed in its original historic and literary context as well as its use in worship then and now. (Prerequisite: BIBL349)
OT341 3 units
Deuteronomy (F: odd years)
An in-depth study of the covenant between God and the nation of Israel, with its accompanying obligations and consequences for
obedience or disobedience. Deuteronomy will be considered from the standpoints of its historical, cultural, and theological
setting and its importance for understanding the purpose of the Torah. (Prerequisites: BIBL349)
OT343 3 units
Conquest and Settlement (S: even years)
An exegetical and historical study of the books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. The investigation will give attention to current
debates about the historicity and ethics of Israel’s conquest of Canaan and the contemporary significance of the themes of these
books. (Prerequisites: BIBL349)
OT351 3 units
Ezra-Nehemiah
This course covers the historical background of the Jewish people that led to the events of these books and an in-depth study of
the books themselves with a view toward their message to the present day church.
OT358 3 units
Isaiah (F: odd years)
An in-depth study of the messages of Isaiah in their historical, cultural, and canonical setting. Special emphasis will be placed on
his messianic prophecies and their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. (Prerequisites: BIBL349)
OT361 3 units
Monarchy (F: odd years)
An exegetical and historical study of the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. The investigation will give special attention to
the themes of leadership and social justice. (Prerequisites: BIBL349)
OT363 3 units
Minor Prophets of the Eighth and Seventh Centuries B.C. (S: odd years)
A survey of the distinctive purpose, content, and fundamental messages of the prophets of Israel and Judah prior to the Exile.
Each prophet will be studied in terms of the political, social, and religious issues of their days with parallels to ours.
(Prerequisites: BIBL349)
OT368 3 units
Jeremiah
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