Birmingham
Theological Seminary
Department of Old Testament
OT1021-23 OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES I, II, III
The content and flow of the Old Testament as demonstrated by special
persons and events. REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS except C.MIS. - Two
Credit Hours Each
OT1511 BEGINNING HEBREW I
A study of the fundamentals of the Hebrew language with particular
emphasis on its use in the original writing of the Old Testament.
REQUIRED FOR M.DIV., M.A.M.PL. - Two Credit
Hours
OT1512 BEGINNING HEBREW II
Further study in the above along with reading some simple narrative
portions of Genesis. PREREQUISITE: OT1511 REQUIRED FOR M.DIV. - Two
Credit Hours
OT1526 OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY & THEOLOGY
A study of the formation of the canon, of textual criticism, of Israelite
history, and an evaluation of critical scholarship. The Christ-centered
interpretation of the Old Testament taking into consideration the
organic, progressive structure of biblical theology. REQUIRED FOR
M.DIV. - Two Credit Hours
OT1623 ADVANCED HEBREW I
Extensive course in reading, with review of grammar and attention to
greater accuracy in exegesis of the Old Testament. PREREQUISITE:
OT1511, OT1512 REQUIRED FOR M.DIV. - Two Credit Hours
Electives
OT1106 BOOK STUDY: JOSHUA & JUDGES
The book of Joshua provides a framework for thinking through the Christian
life and the book of Judges reflects the chaos of life when “every
man does that which is right in his own eyes.” This course
considers these classical themes while appreciating the historical
significance of these books. - Two Credit Hours
OT1525 OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT MIDDLE EAST
A study of the background of the Old Testament, taking into account
the history, geography, linguistics, archaeology, and culture of
Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Anatolia. - Two Credit Hours
OT1618 SERMONS ON JOB
Investigating the theme of personal suffering through a study of Job.
- One Credit Hour
OT1624 ADVANCED HEBREW II
Further study in advanced Hebrew. Prerequisite: OT1511, OT1512, OT1623 - Two Credit Hours
OT1636 MICAH: HISTORY AND PROPHECY IN THE 8TH CENTURY B.C.
A study of the book of Micah with attention given to the history of
the period of classical prophecy, including comparative studies in
Isaiah, Amos, Hosea. - Two Credit Hours
OT1723 BOOK OF PSALMS
An in-depth study of Psalms according to form, content, setting and
the sermonic treatment. - One Credit Hour
OT1724 POETICAL BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
An introduction to Hebrew poetry and a survey of teaching of the poetical
books. - Two Credit Hours
OT1725 WISDOM LITERATURE
An introduction to the wisdom books of the Old Testament with special
studies in each one. - Two Credit Hours
OT1762 OLD TESTAMENT CHARACTER STUDIES
The lives of major Old Testament characters will be examined in terms
of their worship, spiritual development and interpersonal and family
relationships. Practical lessons will be developed with application
to contemporary living. Students will be expected to prepare two
sermons or Bible studies to preach or present with selected participant
responses elicited. - Two Credit Hours
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