Bible Overview Course Syllabus

Syllabus

NT/OT Survey

Course Description

This course provides an overview of the content of the biblical books.

Course Objectives

Students should be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of the main content of each biblical book.
2. describe the inner structure of the Bible.
3. articulate how to see the Bible as a unified work.

Acquired Skills

Students should be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of the main content of each biblical book.
2. describe the inner structure of the Bible.
3. articulate how to see the Bible as a unified work.

Preparatory or Course-Related Assignments for Students (10 hours).

• Complete Assigned Reading

Content of the Course (40 hours)

1. The Pentateuch
2. History books
3. Prophetic books
4. Writings and Apocrypha
5. Synoptic Gospels and the acts of the apostles
6. Gospel of John, Epistles of John, Revelation
7. Pauline and other Epistles

Performance Record (30 hours)

Final Exam

Compulsory Reading (20 hours)

Illustrated Bible Survey : An Introduction. Ed Hindson and Elmer L. Towns

Further Reading

To be determined

Composition of the Final Grade

Class participation (30%)

Reading assignments (30%)

Final Exam (40%)

Summary Time Statement