Pistis School of Ministry

Old Testament Survey

Instructor: Minister Linda Burdette

COURSE SYLLABUS

Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to introduce the background, content, literary quality and
message of the Old Testament as a whole and of its various books.

Textbooks:
 Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form, and Background of the Old Testament by
David Allan Hubbard, Frederic W. Bush, William S. Lasor
 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Revised and Expanded by Chad Brand, Eric
Mitchell, Holman Reference Editorial Staff
 The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook by J. Daniel Hays, J. Scott Duval

Video Lectures Policy:

Students are expected to view all video lessons in their entirety.

Course Requirements:
 Take notes on all video lessons.
 Study information on course outine to prepare for exams.
 Complete a written assignment – Paper.
 Complete the review study questions at the end of each video lesson on your course
outline.
 Take a midterm exam and a final exam.

Grading Policy:
Your course grade will consist of the following four (4) components:
 Written Assignment (25%) – See assignment instructions
 Study Questions (25%) – Due after after each video (See Review Questions in
Course Outline)
 Mid-term exam (25%) – No notes allowed while testing
 Final exam (25%) – No notes allowed while testing
(Make sure you study the review questions on your outline and all handouts
for your exams.)

Length of Course:
 14 Videos (Students have 24 days to complete the class.)
 For questions, please email lburdette@woficc.com.

PSOM: Old Testament Survey:_Course Syllabus