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

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Requirements fulfilled

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Official evaluation summary

4.63 / 5

Based on 97 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Andrew Davis
    Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.79/5
  • Jaime Waters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.81/5

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