School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

2010-2011
An in-depth study of the life, times, and writings of Jeremiah. Special emphasis will be placed on major themes of Jeremiah and
Lamentations including that of suffering and loss in the life of a servant of God. (Prerequisites: BIBL349)
OT374 3 units
History and Literature of the Intertestamental Period (S: even years)
Investigates the events after the Old Testament and their implications for understanding New Testament times and literature.
The study will include the history, archaeology, and literature of the period including the Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, and the
Dead Sea Scrolls. (Prerequisite: BIBL349)
OT380 3 units
Selected Topics in Old Testament
Investigation and discussion of relevant biblical passages on a topic of current interest. The topic chosen by the professor in
response to student interest with an emphasis on application of biblical truths. (Prerequisites: BIBL349, BIBL101, 102, 103)
OT401 3 units
Genesis (F: even years)
An in-depth analysis of the book in its historical and cultural setting provides the basis for examination of important theological
concepts in Genesis. The course will consider various interpretive viewpoints and their importance for the foundation of a biblical
world view. (BIBL349)
OT404 3 units
Wisdom Literature (F: odd years)
Examines Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon in their historical, cultural, and literary milieu. Emphasis will be
placed on the relevance of these texts to living successfully from a biblical perspective. (Prerequisites: BIBL349)
OT411 3 units
Exilic Prophets (S: even years)
An exegetical and theological study of the books of Ezekiel and Daniel in the historical, cultural, and canonical setting of the
books. It will include an introduction to the genre of apocalyptic literature, its impact on communities in need of hope in the Old
and New Testaments. (Prerequisites: BIBL349)
OT480 3 units
Capstone Course for the Old Testament
Capstone Course to be completed in the student’s last semester of study, bringing together all of the students work
demonstrating the knowledge and skills gained in the program.
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PHED100 2 units
Wellness
This course is designed to introduce students to concepts of wellness and promote their awareness of six aspects of wellness:
social, physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental. Evaluation of current life habits including diet, exercise, and
inter/intra personal setting of short and long term goals will be included.
PHED110 ½ unit
Circuit Training
This course is designed to introduce students to the activity of circuit training. Students will explore aerobic and anaerobic
training and conditioning as an activity.
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