TMOT 7067 Introduction to the Old Testament
A literary, historical, and theological introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) the Pentateuch, Deuteronomistic History, Wisdom Literature, and Prophets. Key books will be read in their entirety: Genesis; Exodus; Deuteronomy (chs. 5-28 only); 1 and 2 Samuel; Psalms (selected); Ecclesiastes, Job; Isaiah; and Daniel, and others in selection.
Course overview
- Department
- Theology and Ministry
- School
- STM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- Permission of Department
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.63 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.80 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 8
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Jaime Waters | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 7–9 hrs/week | 6 of 8 |
| Spring 2025 | Andrew Davis | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 10 of 14 |
| Summer 2024 | Andrew Davis | 4.7 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 10+ hrs/week | 13 of 22 |
| Spring 2024 | Andrew Davis | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 15 of 23 |
| Spring 2023 | Jaime Waters | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | — | 10 of 10 |
| Fall 2022 | Andrew Davis | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 21 of 23 |
| Summer 2022 | Andrew Davis | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 10+ hrs/week | 8 of 11 |
| Fall 2021 | Andrew Davis | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 14 of 21 |