BI-20203 explores the Historical Books of the Old Testament, covering the narrative from the conquest of Canaan to the restoration after the Babylonian exile. This course delves into the theological themes of covenant, kingship, prophecy, exile, and restoration as revealed in the books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. The course also explores how these historical events point forward to their fulfillment in the New Testament through Jesus Christ.
The contents of the course:
- The Conquest of Canaan (Joshua)
- Cycles of Apostasy and Deliverance (Judges)
- The United Monarchy (1 and 2 Samuel, 1 Kings)
- The Divided Kingdom and Exile (1 and 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles)
- Covenant Renewal in the Post-Exilic Period (Ezra and Nehemiah)
- New Testament Fulfillment of the Historical Books' themes (kingship, prophecy, restoration)
Course materials:
- The Historical Books textbook by WWES (provided free of charge)
- The Bible: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
- BibleProject videos: Historical Books Series (YouTube)
Completing this course requires Watching video series, Bible and textbook reading, responding to six (6) quizzes, and writing orientation and feedback responses.
3 credit course.