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Dr. Christopher Bryant
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By registering and paying for this course, you are purchasing the LIVE COHORT beginning in February 2026.
This course presents an overview of the First Testament. Special attention will be paid to exegetical tools that will help us to understand the literary structure of the biblical corpus and the social history of biblical tradition. Implications for theological reflection and ministry will also be explored. This course is the first component of the Bible Sequence and will be followed by Introduction to the Second Testament and Introduction to Biblical Exegesis. These three courses should be taken in sequence.
Introduction & Overview
Week 1: Orientation, Inspiration, and Canon
Week 2: The Pentateuch I — Origins and Patriarchs
Week 3: The Pentateuch II — Law and Redemption
Week 4: The Pentateuch III — Wilderness and Covenant Renewal
Week 5: Historical Books I — Conquest and Chaos
Week 6: Historical Books II — The Rise and Fall of the Monarchy
Week 7: Historical Books III — Exile and Restoration
Week 8: Poetic Books I — Worship and Affection
Week 9: Poetic Books II — Wisdom Literature
Week 10: Major Prophets — Judgment and Hope
Week 11: Minor Prophets — The Book of the Twelve
Week 12: Theology, Lament, and Final Synthesis
By registering and paying for this course, you are purchasing the LIVE COHORT beginning in September.
Course details
Duration
3 Credit Hours
Lectures
40
Assignments
12
Quizzes
4
Level
Undergraduate
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