12 courses with the subject BSOT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An intermediary level survey of the background, contents, and theology of the 39 books of the Old Testament. Emphasis on understanding how the OT is understood in its own context and yet speaks to our contemporary situations as Christians.
Examines the first five books of the Old Testament for their value as a record of the origin of the universe and all life, the development of civilization, and the birth of the people of Israel, with special emphasis on the mighty acts of God as a source of revelation. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Page 97 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Traces the sequence and significance of Hebrew history from the conquest of Canaan to the division of the Israelite nation, including a survey of the wisdom and poetic literature of the Hebrew Bible.
Traces the sequence and significance of Hebrew history from the division of the Israelite nation to the return from Babylonian exile and restoration of the Judean state, including a survey of the historical context and content of each of the literary prophets of the Hebrew Bible.
A historical, geographic, linguistic, and exegetical examination of the text of Deuteronomy.
This course studies the life of David as treated in 1 Samuel 16:1-2 Samuel 5:5, with parallel biblical sources. In addition to historical concerns, this course applies the principles of studying narrative to the David story, so that students can understand and proclaim the lessons the authors of Scripture intended.
A historical, geographic, archaeological, linguistic, and exegetical examination of the text of 1 and 2 Kings.
This course surveys the book of Psalms. Introductory matters such as authorship, date and canonicity are treated briefly. Study includes major themes and study of a selection of individual psalms. Emphasizes learning to interpret and apply properly in personal life and sermon/lesson preparation.
Introduction and content of Isaiah. Attention given to difficult or controversial passages, the place of Isaiah in the New Testament, the coming Messiah, and Isaiah’s message to the church today.
This course introduces the historical setting, circumstances, and content of the book of Jeremiah. The text of Jeremiah is compared with other prophetic writings in the Old Testament with special attention given to the poetics of the text. Theological and messianic themes in the book are inspected as well as its usage in the New Testament.
New Testament 18 sem. hrs
An individualized course that enables a student to study material not in the curriculum or to facilitate an in- depth academic exploration of a particular area of interest. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Page 98 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: Mid-Atlantic Christian University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
