BIBL 1183 Old Testament for Majors

3 credits
The history, poetry, and prophecy of the Old Testament, studied with the purpose of helping religion majors obtain a chronological view of the importance of persons, places, and events and a greater appreciation for the unity of the old covenant. Students will be introduced to higher and lower critical issues as well as to some preliminary hermeneutical considerations for Old Testament books. Note: Department permission required.