COURSE SYLLABUS: REL 211 INTRODUCTION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT

REQUIRED TEXT: The Bible

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is a survey of the literature of the Hebrews with readings from the law, prophets, and other writings. Emphasis is placed on the use of literary, historical, archeological, and cultural analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to use the tools of critical analysis to read and understand Old Testament literature.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

A. To gain a chronological understanding of Old Testament history.

B. To gain a knowledge of important Old Testament characters, events, and places.

C. To gain an appreciation of Jewish culture and its influence upon Old Testament history.

AREAS OF INSTRUCTION

Lectures

Class discussion

Video

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Three tests

Final Exam is cumulative (Tests and Final Exam are 90% of grade.)

Attendance (10% of grade)

GRADING SCALE

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

Below 60 F

INTRODUCTION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT

REL 211

INSTRUCTOR: HESTER

Course Introduction

Historical Background

Genesis

Exodus

Test I

Leviticus

Numbers

Deuteronomy

Joshua

Judges

Ruth

Test II

I Samuel

II Samuel

I Kings

II Kings

I Chronicles

II Chronicles

Esther

Test III

Ezra

Job

Psalms

Proverbs

Ecclesiastes

Song of Solomon

Final Exam