Old Testament 1 Syllabus Introduction Welcome to the scriptures.

You studied hermeneutics before getting into the scriptures to help you be critical in a positive way of writers. There are different interpretations of difficult passages by different scholars and non-scholars. When you wonder, see if you can follow a writers hermeneutics to help you be critical of their interpretation of a passage. Paul tells Timothy the young pastor to Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2Ti 2:15 KJV). That word dividing means to make a straight cut. Biblical work is an iterative process (goes around in circles, getting closer and closer to the truth). Without knowledge of the scriptures, there is no theology. With sound theology, there is help to understanding the scriptures. It is of critical importance as a pastor, or Christian leader that you are familiar with all the scriptures because all doctrine comes from a straight cut of every part of the Bible. This course should be quite enjoyable and edifying to you as you read and see Gods work from The beginning. Purpose: 1. To give the student the familiarity with the first 5 books of the Bible 2. To enable the student to interpret theological principals from the first 5 books of the Bible 3. To be able get a grasp of how exegetical teaching and preaching can be done through the first 5 books of the Bible Required texts: Note: These texts will be used for more then one course and will not be required to be read in their entirety for this course. These texts are available for download or as hardcopy. Popular Survey of the Old Testament, A by Norman Geisler Halley's Bible Handbook with the New International Version by Henry H. Halley With The Word Bible Commentary (Bible Handbook) by Warren W. Wiersbe Assignments The student is required to complete all reading, discussion, and writing assignments. I Interactive assignments (Due each week posted) Most weeks there will be questions that you will be required to answer posted on the course web site. You are required to respond online to each question by Wednesday and then by Friday read all responses and then thoughtfully reflect to at least one (more then one is good!) other persons posting. These answers and responses should be substantial, meaning they require more then a single paragraph that expresses some thought concerning the question. It would also be beneficial to reflect on someones answer that has not had someone else respond to their thoughts. II Reading and writing assignment (Due Friday week 2) Note: Read each of your texts only to the end of Deuteronomy. They may be used again in further courses.

Important Note: Reading levels are different for different books. Take note of the introduction to the Pastoral Leadership Institute on reading for all courses and note whether the reading level is 1, 2, or 3. A popular survey of the Old Testament should be read at #2 reading level. A Popular Survey of the Old Testament 1. Summarize what happens, and what the content is in the first 5 books (the Pentateuch) of the Old Testament according to your text after reading to the end of Deuteronomy. (about 2 double spaced pages). 2. State how this relates to your personal study and Christian life. (1/2 page) 3. State how this book will influence, inform, or make a difference in how you do ministry. (1/2 page) Christian Leadership track 1. Summarize what happens, and what the content is in the first 5 books (the Pentateuch) of the Old Testament according to your text after reading to the end of Deuteronomy. (1 double spaced page). 2. Relate how this relates to your personal Christian life (1/2 page) III Reading and writing assignment (Due Friday week 4) Halley's Bible Handbook with the New International Version Reading level: 2 Read with your Bible close at hand so you grasp the context of each topic and place. 1. Write about how knowing the background of the first 5 books (the Pentateuch) of the Bible makes a difference in your understanding of the scriptures after reading to the end of Deuteronomy (1/2-1 page) 2. State how this relates to your personal study and Christian life. (1 page) 3. State how this book will influence, inform, or make a difference in how you do ministry in the area of hermeneutics. (1 page) Christian Leadership track 1. Write about how knowing the background of the first 5 books (the Pentateuch) of the Bible makes a difference in your understanding of the scriptures after reading to the end of Deuteronomy (1/2page) 2. State how this relates to your personal study and Christian life. (1/2 page) IV Reading and writing assignment (Due Friday week 6) With The Word Bible Commentary (Bible Handbook) Reading level: 2. Read with your Bible close at hand so you grasp the context of each chapter. 1. Write about how observing an expositor of the scriptures looks at a passage in the first 5 books (the Pentateuch) of the bible helps you think about how to communicate the scripture to others after reading to the end of Deuteronomy (1/2-1 page) 2. State how this book will influence, inform, or make a difference in how you do ministry. (1 page) Christian Leadership track 1. State how this book will influence, inform, or make a difference in your Christian life and/or your area of ministry. (1 page)

IV Exam There will be an exam made available for you in the final week. For the Christian Leadership track, there will be special instructions on the exam. Marking You will be marked on how well you did each part of your assignment in terms of content and thoughtfulness. Make certain you answer all questions in writing assignments. On your exam you will be given partial marks for partial answers. Answer each question to the best of your ability within the parameters set. Interactive assignments I 10% Reading and writing II assignment 20% Reading and writing III assignment 20% Reading and writing IV assignment 20% Exam 30%