BI-30103 explores the Wisdom and Poetry books of the Old Testament, focusing on Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs. This course examines the theological themes of suffering, worship, practical wisdom, the search for meaning, and divine love, as expressed in Hebrew poetry and wisdom literature in the Bible. Students will also explore how the themes in these books find their fulfillment in the New Testament.
The contents of the course:
- Suffering and Divine Sovereignty (Job)
- Worship, Lament, and Praise (Psalms)
- Wisdom for Practical Living (Proverbs)
- The Search for Meaning (Ecclesiastes)
- Love and Relationship (Song of Songs)
- New Testament fulfillment
Course materials:
- OT Wisdom and Poetry textbook by WWES (provided free of charge)
- The Bible: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs
- BibleProject videos: Wisdom Literature Series (YouTube)
Completing this course requires watching the video series, reading the Bible and textbook, responding to seven (7) quizzes, and submitting orientation and feedback responses.
3 credit course.