BIBL 2113 - Pentateuch

3 credits

[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course is a study of the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The Pentateuch’s historical-cultural background in the ancient Near East and its canonical roles will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on the theological significance of the Pentateuch as a whole as well as the importance of each individual book. Writing an expository paper will be the capstone project for this course.

Prerequisite: BIBL 1053 The Christian Scriptures and BIBL 2563 How to Read the Bible