Biblical Foundations 1 – Concurrent Onsite & Online Day Course
Biblical Foundations 1 (BS412, 3 Credits, Concurrent Onsite & Online)
17 July to 17 November 2023, Tuesdays, 9.00 am-12.00 pm
An overview of the books in the Old Testament. Attention will be given to the historical, grammatical and literal interpretation of each Old Testament book as well as the importance and unique contribution of each book in the entire revelation of God.
Registration deadline is Friday, 7 July 2023.
Shepherd Care – Online Evening Course
Shepherd Care (LF553, 3 Credits, Online)
17 July to 17 November 2023, Mondays, 7.00 pm-9.15 pm
This course seeks to facilitate inner growth of students to become holistically (spirit and soul) healthy shepherds. This is done by first revitalizing the spirit for long and effective service; second uncluttering the soul of inhibited relationship towards self, others and God; and third validating oneself to mitigate these issues of spirit and soul.
Exposition of Deuteronomy – Onsite May-June 2023 Intensive Course
Exposition of Deuteronomy (OT534, 3 Credits, Onsite)
24 May – 1 June 2023 (from Wednesday through the following Thursday, excluding Saturday and Sunday)
9.00 am-5.00 pm
An expositional study of the book of Deuteronomy with attention to genre and structure, historical setting, purpose, biblical theology, major themes of the book, and relevance for life and ministry.
Old Testament Narratives – Online Day Course
Old Testament Narratives (OT510, 3 Credits, Online)
13 January – 12 May 2023, Fridays, 1.30 pm-4.30 pm
An expositional study of the Pentateuch and the Historical books of the Old Testament (Genesis through Esther), giving attention to the covenant motif and theological themes. Emphasis will also be given to the interpretation of narrative genre with attention to various elements such as literary, historical, political, and cultural contexts as well as relationship to the New Testament.
Prerequisite: BS510 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics.
Biblical Hebrew 2: Exegesis Using Tools – Onsite Day Course
#Biblical Hebrew 2: Exegesis Using Tools (OT502, 3 Credits, Onsite)
13 January – 12 May 2023, Fridays, 9.00 am-12.00 pm
Learn principles and skills involved in exegetical work, and how to apply Hebrew study tools to narrative literature, particularly in the book of Ruth. These principles and methods of exegesis will also be applied to selected passages from other genres in the Old Testament.
Prerequisite: OT501 Biblical Hebrew 1 Elementary Hebrew.
[Course limited to program students and visiting credit students only. This class is not part of the 30 ON 30 promotion.]