TMOT 7014 The Core Narrative of the Old Testament: Genesis to Kings
A study of the Pentateuch and the Deuteronomistic History (Deuteronomy to Kings) through lectures, and sections in which students present an exegesis of important passages. Solid knowledge of these books is essential to understand the rest of the Bible. This course does not duplicate other introductions, for we read only Genesis through Kings (not the Prophets, Wisdom Literature, or Psalms), and a third of the class time is devoted to small sections, which are designed to sharpen exegetical and preaching skills.
Course overview
- Department
- Theology and Ministry
- School
- STM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.48 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.57 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Jaime Waters | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 23 of 25 |
| Fall 2024 | Andrew Davis | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 25 of 33 |
| Fall 2023 | Jaime Waters | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 of 20 |
| Fall 2021 | Andrew Davis | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 20 of 43 |