Overview
By completing the 11-credit Old Testament certificate, a student will have gained a foundational understanding of the historical setting, literary style, theme, purpose, and message of each of the 39 Old Testament books. While the Hebrew certificate is not a prerequisite for the Old Testament certificate, a knowledge of biblical Hebrew will enhance the coursework in the Old Testament certificate.
Courses
- Genesis – Deuteronomy
- Joshua – Esther
- Poets
- Isaiah – Malachi
How It Works
Deepen your understanding of the Bible and theology in a way that suits your unique needs and lifestyle.
Course Time
12 weeks or less per online course
Certificate Duration
Flexible pace
Format
Online or Residential
What You'll Learn
- Practice applying hermeneutical and exegetical principles to the study of the Old Testament
- Interact with various interpretive methods: historical, literary, textual, source, and form criticism
- Explore the Old Testament’s biblical-theological categories and their relation to systematic theology
- Grow in your appreciation of the relationship between the Old Testament and New Testament
- Gain facility with using special introduction, academic commentaries, and other secondary literature written from a variety of perspectives in order to enable continued study
- Learn to understand the meaning of a text to its original audience and articulate its implications for the church in the present
Take the Next Step
Apply
Apply online and receive your acceptance letter.
Study
Grow as you study the scriptures and deepen your love for God.
Serve
Take what you learn and leverage it for the good of Christ's church.
Who Should Enroll in the
Old Testament Certificate
| Church Officers |
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| School Teachers |
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| Curriculum Writers |
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| Parents |
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| Sunday School Teachers |
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| Bible Study Leaders |
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