Introduction to the Old Testament will enable students to become familiar with the historical, literary, and theological backgrounds of the Old Testament. The course will be an objective study, utilizing the best in biblical and archaeological scholarship.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of other cultures by working as a team to learn, engage communities, exhibit cultural awareness, and create equity.
- By the end of the semester, students will demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of the Old Testament, its various literary forms, and understand the political, military, cultural and economic history of the Hebrew people during the Old Testament period.
- By the end of the semester students will have had the opportunity to read much of the Old Testament.
- By the end of the semester students will have had an opportunity to sharpen their written expression and critical thinking skills through a variety of written assignments.
- Preliminary Concerns
- The Story of Moses
- Biblical Primeval History
- Kingship and the Prophetic Movement
- Other Biblical Literature
- Lecture
- Class Discussion
- Collaborative Experiences
- Audio Visual Aids
- Textbook
- Bible
- Various Handouts
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- Students will be required to read their text-book, the Old Testament, and other assigned reading.
- Their comprehension, critical analysis, and ability to apply their new found knowledge will be assessed by classroom discussion, the writing of papers, objective tests and classroom assessment techniques.
- Student communication skills will be evaluated through the use of written essays and classroom assessments.
- The critical thought outcome will be measured by classroom discussion, written assignments, collaborative exercises, and tests that are designed to stimulate students to engage in factual, insightful, rational, and evaluative analysis, and various classroom assessment techniques.
- Students will encounter the histories and cultures of the various civilizations of the Old Testament, and student appreciation of these histories and cultures will be measured by classroom discussion, small group interactions, written assignments, tests, and various classroom assessment techniques.
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