Encountering the Bible

Who are the main characters in the Bible? What are the essential themes and events tied to these characters? How do Old Testament characters, themes and events appear in the New Testament? What are the great stories in the Old Testament? What are the major concepts and convictions in the New Testament? The ability to answer these basic, yet fundamental questions is an essential tool for further study in Bible and other aspects of Theology. This course introduces basic, introductory information to students who have little to no previous knowledge of the Biblical material. By taking this introductory course students will gain knowledge of key Biblical texts and ideas and be prepared for further study.