Introduction to the Bible
This course provides an overview of the content of the Bible, and gives important cultural, political, literary and geographic information that will assist in laying a foundation for Biblical exegesis. It also provides an overview of how the various books or groups of writings fit into the witness of the Bible as a whole.
Opportunities are given for students to discover, think about and present information and ideas from and about the Bible.
Course Outline
Sessions
Introducing the Bible
Old Testament: Who is God?
Historical Literature
Prophetic Literature
Wisdom and Psalms
Reading the Old Testament today
The World of the New Testament
The Gospel and the Gospels
Paul and his letters
Romans
Other New Testament voices
Writings of John
