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Reading the Old Testament

Arts & Professional Studies, Bible & Theology

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Course Description

Step into the world of the Old Testament and explore its people, places, stories, and themes in fresh and meaningful ways. Along the way, develop your skills for reading the Old Testament and discovering its significance for contemporary life.

About this course

  • Course Title
  • Reading the Old Testament
  • Course Code
  • 120.515
  • School
  • Arts & Professional Studies, Bible & Theology
  • Level
  • 5 NZQA
  • Credits
  • 15
  • Year
  • Year 1
  • Teaching Period
  • Semester 2
  • Location Pin Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com Location of Delivery
  • On-campus / Distance; Auckland; Christchurch
  • Category
  • Biblical Studies
  • Prerequisite
  • No pre-requisites
  • Key Topics covered
  • Overview of the Old Testament, the geography of Ancient Israel

    Creation and the Primaeval Prologue

    The Patriarchal Narratives

    The books of Exodus and Leviticus

    The books of Numbers and Deuteronomy Conquest and Settlement

    The monarchy begins: Saul and David (1 and 2 Samuel)

    The monarchy fails: Solomon to the Exile (1 and 2 Kings)

    Prophets and apocalyptics

    Esther

    Return and restoration (Ezra-Nehemiah) Psalms

    Wisdom 1: Proverbs and Job

    Wisdom 2: Job and Ecclesiastes
  • Assessment Method
  • Essay

    Resource Development
  • Required Textbooks
  • Gignilliat, Mark S. and Heath A. Thomas. Reading the Old Testament as Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Survey. Baker Academic, 2025. (Available as an ebook in Laidlaw Library).
  • Teaching Staff

  • Jeremy Tattersall

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