OBST 501Torah and Story in the Old Testament3
Prerequisite: BIBL 500 and BIBL 505
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
Liberty University · Courses
OBST
40 courses with the subject OBST, 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.
OBST 502Reading the Old Testament Poems and Prophets for the Church3
Prerequisite: BIBL 500 and BIBL 505
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 510Old Testament Introduction3
Deals with the two major subdivisions of OTI: (1) general introduction which involves the matters of text, canon, and the particular question of the date and authorship of the Pentateuch; and (2) special introduction relating to the treatment of the individual books of the Old Testament one-by-one, giving an account of authorship, date, purpose, and integrity. The goal of the course is to provide a basis for an introduction to the tools used in the Old Testament materials in their historical and theological context.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 515Old Testament Orientation I3
An examination of the current status of research in studies relative to the Pentateuch and Historical Books. Special attention will be given to biblical introduction, hermeneutics, and the acquiring of a strategic grasp of the historical setting, literary genres, and structure of each book, as well as areas of particular critical concern.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 516Introduction to the Pentateuch and Old Testament Historical Books3
Prerequisite: SEMI 505 and SEMI 510
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 517Introduction to the Poetic and Prophetic Books3
Prerequisite: SEMI 505 and SEMI 510
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 520Old Testament Orientation II3
An examination of the current status of research in studies relative to the poetic and prophetic books. Special attention will be given to biblical introduction, hermeneutics, and the acquiring of a strategic grasp of the historical setting, literary genres, and structure of each book, as well as areas of particular critical concern.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 640Apologetics and the Old Testament3
Prerequisite: ((APOL 505 and BIBL 500) or (APOL 500 and NBST 610))
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 650Genesis3
An examination of Genesis with particular emphasis on the major themes and events: creation, flood, patriarchal narratives, and the Abrahamic Covenant. Attention will be given to significant historical and archaeological details relative to the cultural milieu as well as to crucial theological concepts found in key chapters in the book.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 651Creation, Cosmology and Genesis3
An intensive, comparative study of creation issues. Attention will be directed to a proper exegesis of pertinent Genesis texts, to comparing/contrasting the Genesis account to other Ancient Near East creation stories, and to an evaluation of modern theories of creation.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 654Deuteronomy3
Prerequisite: BIBL 500 and BIBL 505 and OBST 501 and OBST 502
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 655Joshua-Kings3
A survey of the historical books of the Old Testament with a brief special introduction to each, followed by a detailed study of the history of Israel from the era of conquest to the era of restoration. Assigned work in the biblical materials.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 656Judges3
Prerequisite: BIBL 500 and BIBL 505 and OBST 501 and OBST 502
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 657Esther3
Prerequisite: BIBL 500 and BIBL 505 and OBST 501 and OBST 502
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 658Wisdom Literature3
Prerequisite: BIBL 500 and BIBL 505 and OBST 501 and OBST 502
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 659Job-Song of Songs and Lamentations3
A survey of the historical background, nature, and purpose of divine revelation in the poetic literature of the Old Testament. An analysis of the form and content of the poetic books of the Old Testament: Job through Song of Solomon, and Lamentations.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 660Psalms3
An in-depth study of representative types of psalmic materials. Attention is given to questions of historical setting and literary form as they relate to major religious ideas and teachings.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 661Isaiah3
Careful attention is given to the special introductory aspects of the book: 1) unity, authorship, date; 2) historical background; 3) themes, motifs, or emphasis; 4) purpose(s); and 5) literary features. A detailed exposition of the major portions of the text will be presented, especially the Messianic sections.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 662Jeremiah and Ezekiel3
A detailed investigation of two of Judah's great major prophets in the late kingdom and exilic periods, with special emphasis on their historical setting and literary compilation.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 663Daniel3
An intensive study of the book of Daniel. Attention will be given to the historical setting, questions of date and authorship, the nature of Hebrew prophecy, parallel eschatological passages, and basic teachings. The best critical literature will be utilized.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 664Pre-Exilic Minor Prophets3
An examination of Israel's prophets before the fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. Attention is given to their historic setting as well as to their message and theological relevance.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 670Old Testament Usage of the Old Testament3
Prerequisite: BIBL 500 and BIBL 505 and OBST 501 and OBST 502
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 680New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes3
An intensive study of how historical, exegetical, and theological themes of the Old Testament are developed in the New Testament. Special attention will also be given to how the hermeneutics of the New Testament writers should impact Christian interpretation of Scripture.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 695Directed Research in Old Testament Biblical Studies3
Designed for the advanced student in good standing who has demonstrated an ability to work independently. The student will work with the instructor in developing a proposal for guided research in a specified area of Old Testament.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 697Seminar in Old Testament3
An intensive study in a specific subject of the Old Testament. This course allows variation in the approach and content of the regular curriculum and often will be used by visiting professors.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 800Old Testament Backgrounds3
Prerequisite: BIBL 700 and BIBL 715 and (NGRK 505 and NGRK 511 or NGRK 620 and NGRK 643 or NGRK 644 or NGRK 645 or NGRK 646) and (OTCL 505 and OTCL 511 or OTCL 640 and OTCL 643)
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 815Law3
Prerequisite: OBST 800
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 830Prophets I3
Prerequisite: OBST 800
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 845Prophets II3
Prerequisite: OBST 800
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 860Writings3
Prerequisite: OBST 800
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 900Reading Seminar in Ancient Near Eastern History and Culture3
A seminar on Ancient Near Eastern history and religion during the period covered in the Old Testament. This seminar will focus on religious, ideological, historical, and political developments that surround the writing of the Old Testament.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 910Uses of the Old Testament in the New Testament3
An intensive study of the historical, exegetical, and theological issues related to the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, with special attention to the question of how the hermeneutics of the New Testament writers should impact Christian interpretation of Scripture.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 933Isaiah3
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 935Daniel3
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 938Daniel3
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 950Special Topics in the Old Testament3
An intensive study in a specific topic of interest related to the Old Testament. The emphasis in this study will be on directed reading and research in the designated topic.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 968Current Biblical and Theological Issues3
A study of biblical and theological issues of contemporary significance. Attention will be given to the present-day representatives along with their literature and influence upon current Christianity.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 993Readings in Old Testament and Comprehensive Examination3
Analysis of the major primary sources and scholarly research on the Old Testament leading toward a comprehensive examination.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 995Directed Research in Old Testament Biblical Studies3
Designed for the advanced student in good standing who has demonstrated an ability to work independently. The student will work with the instructor in developing a proposal for guided research in a specified area of Old Testament.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
OBST 997Seminar in Old Testament3
An intensive study in a specific subject of the Old Testament. This course allows variation in the approach and content of the regular curriculum and often will be used by visiting professors.
- Subject
- OBST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credit Hour(s)
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- catalog.liberty.edu
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