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. (This course is also offered through our concurrent credit program.)

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