OT

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OT

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2026-2027

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OT

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3

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3

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2026-2027

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Time limit: The maximum time limit to complete the Certificate is 10 years (including any leave of absence or withdrawal period). If a student chooses to surrender his or her certificate(s) in order to complete another Westminster degree, any time spent completing the certificate(s) will count toward the time limit for the other degree. Petitions for an extension due to unusual circumstances or hardship must be granted by the Dean of Online Learning. 57

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OT

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3

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3

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2026-2027

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Purpose: · To introduce students to the complex hermeneutical, theological, and doctrinal issues surrounding Old Testament interpretation Topics covered include the history of the Hebrew text; the use of the Old Testament in the Pseudepigrapha, Apocrypha, and New Testament; the major critical methods and postmodern interpretation; and biblical theology. Residential (Spring term) and Online (Summer term), three hours.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

OT 012 (or equivalent), completed or in progress.

Purpose: · To expose the student to specific interpretive issues in Old Testament historical, prophetic and wisdom books · To demonstrate how Old Testament historical, prophetic and wisdom books are to be interpreted and applied in light of the gospel · To engage in close reading and apply to specific books the principles of biblical-theological interpretation learned in Bible Survey Topics covered include redemptive-historical interpretation and the question of application; critique of various popular methods of application of biblical material; the nature of biblical history-writing; the office, function, and theology of the prophet in the Old Testament; understanding wisdom literature in light of the gospel; the specific theologies and redemptive-historical trajectories of several specific biblical books; and the use of the Old Testament in ministry. Online (September and March terms), three hours. Restrictions: Only available to MAC and MATS students. 114

Subject

OT

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course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

BT 101 or BT 173

Purpose: · To provide an introduction to the theology of the Pentateuch, focusing on Genesis 1–11 · To engage in the exegesis of selected passages from Genesis 1–11 with particular attention to their relationship to ancient Near Eastern literature, the theology of the Pentateuch as a whole, and to the history of redemption as it reaches its climax in the gospel Topics covered include the narrative structure of the Bible, the Pentateuch and the history of redemption, Genesis 1–11 as an entry point to biblical theology. Residential (Fall term) and Online (Spring term), three hours. Note: Students who want to take OT 211 or OT 223 residentially are strongly advised to take Hebrew 3 residentially.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

OT 013 (or equivalent) and NT 123.

Purpose: · To explore the relationship among literature, history, and theology from Genesis 12 through

Subject

OT

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Edition

2026-2027

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Purpose: · To provide knowledge of the content of this portion of the canon · To study the role of the Hebrew prophets in Israelite society and the nature of Israelite prophecy · To give a biblical-theological framework to understand the prophetic books in life and ministry Topics covered include the structure, content, and theology of the prophetic books and Daniel; the ancient Near Eastern setting of prophecy; the history of interpretation of the prophetic literature; and the role of the prophets in redemptive history. A portion of the course involves seminar discussions with the professor. Residential (Fall term) and Online (Fall term), three hours.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

OT 013 (or equivalent) and NT 123.

Purpose: · To gain a strong familiarity with the nature of Hebrew poetry · To explore the theological context of the wisdom books (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes), Psalms, and Song of Songs · To discuss the theology of Old Testament wisdom vis-à-vis the gospel 115

Subject

OT

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Edition

2026-2027

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See OT 711. Fall term, three hours.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

OT 013 (or equivalent).

See OT 761. Fall term, two hours.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

OT 013 (or equivalent).

See OT 762. Spring term, two hours.

Subject

OT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

OT 013 (or equivalent) and OT 461.

See OT 773. Fall term, three hours.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

NT 123, OT 013, and OT 223.

See OT 775. Fall term, two hours.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

NT 123, OT 013, and OT 223.

See OT 923. Spring term, two hours.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

OT 013 (or equivalent) and NT 123.

See OT 940. Spring term, two hours.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total: 9 hrs. Students in the Korean language program (KMATS) are required to complete the Korean-language equivalent of the above courses, with the following exceptions: ●​ In place of BT 101 (Bible Survey), BTK 101 (Old Testament Bible Survey) and BTK 103 (New

Subject

OT

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

hrs

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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See OT 751. Fall term, two hours.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

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Prerequisite

OT 013 (or equivalent).

See OT 753. Spring term, two hours.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

OT 651.

See OT 963. Spring term, two hours. Old Testament Th.M/PhD Level Courses

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

OT 013 (or equivalent) and NT 123.

Two of the watershed events in the history of Israel were the Exodus and the Exile and each have their own important lessons for understanding God’s redeeming work. While our studies in the Old Testament often tend to focus on the “first" Exodus and the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, simply because of its predominance in the Pentateuch and the Prophets. Nonetheless, the theological reflection on Israel’s covenantal history as done by the author of Ezra-Nehemiah offers an inspired re-evaluation of God’s revelation through Israel’s past. It’s understanding of the Exile as a “second” Exodus is also an important development for God’s people's Messianic expectation that would ultimately be fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. In this course we will apply our hermeneutical principles, our Reformed covenant theology, and our understanding of Ancient Near Eastern cultural and linguistic context as we explore the how the books of Ezra and Nehemiah develop of the theology of the Covenant of Grace during the Post-Exilic period. Fall Term.

Subject

OT

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course

Edition

2026-2027

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The purpose of this course is to learn the content, themes, and theology of the book of Zechariah with a view toward understanding their fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ and communicating their message in the context of the church. The class will include a close grammatical-historical reading of selected passages from the book of Zechariah and special attention will be given to the book's genre(s), motifs, and structure. Topics covered will include a study of critical and contemporary approaches to Zechariah, the history of post-exilic Israel, and the characteristics of apocalyptic literature. Summer Term.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Purpose: · To obtain basic reading competence in Ugaritic · To compare Ugaritic to Hebrew and other Semitic languages to better understand Hebrew as a

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Purpose: · Advanced study of the Ugaritic language · Further study and in-depth analysis of Ugaritic mythological texts Spring term.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

OT 751.

Purpose: · To gain a competence in reading biblical Aramaic texts · To provide linguistic background to the study of biblical Aramaic with an introduction to inscriptional Aramaic Topics covered include a survey of biblical Aramaic grammar, with an emphasis upon translation of the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, and a brief introduction to inscriptional Aramaic, including translation of two or three texts from Syria-Palestine and Mesopotamia dating from the ninth and eighth centuries B.C. Fall term. Biblical Interpretation will need to obtain a final grade of B- or better in this course to satisfy the requirement of demonstrating competence in biblical Aramaic.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

OT 013 (or equivalent). Students enrolled in the PhD program in Hermeneutics and

Spring term.

Subject

OT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Prerequisite

OT 013 (or equivalent) and OT 761.

The course is designed to help students become competent in advanced exegesis and discourse analysis of the Hebrew text of the Old Testament scriptures (with a focus on Genesis), so that they rightly handle God's Word as they proclaim it to God's people. Fall term.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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The course is designed to help students become competent in advanced exegesis and discourse analysis of the Hebrew text of the Old Testament scriptures (with a focus on Lamentations), so that they rightly handle God's Word as they proclaim it to God's people. Fall term.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Purpose: · To explore various methods and approaches of biblical criticism and study · To learn to be critical about the nature of one’s assumptions concerning the nature of the Bible, its coherence, and its study 118

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Purpose: · To engage in a close reading of the Hebrew of Lamentations, its poetic features and acrostic form, literary and rhetorical structures, theological content and reception Topics covered include Lamentations’ theology of sin and suffering, its explanation of why the fall of Jerusalem occurred, and its portrayal of disillusionment with Yahweh’s willingness to intervene for his people's deliverance. In light of God’s sovereignty, justice, and ultimate mercy in Christ, students will reflect on the role of prayer, meditation, complaint, and repentance in Lamentations as a way of handling catastrophe. Spring term.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Purpose: · To discuss the sacred places, people, offerings and festivals of the Old Testament · To trace the redemptive-historical development of forms of worship from the Garden of Eden to the exilic period and beyond into the New Testament Topics covered are primarily exegetical, interacting with the Biblical materials rather than with historical-critical approaches. The goal of the course is to form a solid Biblical basis from which to address the issues of worship which face the contemporary church. Spring term.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Purpose: · To engage in a close reading of the Hebrew text of the book of Judges · To understand the book of Judges in the broader context of the Deuteronomistic History · To explore redemptive-historical interpretation of the book of Judges and the proper application of its message in the contemporary church through preaching and counseling Topics covered include the history of interpretation of the book of Judges; matters of special introduction to the book; the use of literary methods in reading the book of Judges; the relationship between literature, history and theology, in service of Christ-centered application. Spring term.

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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Purpose: · To introduce the broad spectrum of Old Testament introduction and theology Topics covered include general introduction (canon, text, historical background, and language), special introduction (background to the individual books), critical methodologies, and Old Testament theology. Required of all PhD candidates in Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation. As a directed readings course, it has no class meetings. Fall term. Restrictions: Students may take only one term for credit. Courses listed for other majors which may be counted as major courses for the ThM or PhD degree in Old Testament: NT 941, NT 981, NT 993. 119

Subject

OT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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