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- Week 1: Introduction to the Old Testament (8–10 hours)Canon of the Hebrew Bible vs. Christian OT. Structure: Torah, Prophets, Writings. Historical overview of Israel and covenant theology.5
- Week 2: Genesis and the Pentateuch (Part 1) (12–14 hours)Creation, fall, flood, patriarchs (Genesis). Exodus: deliverance and covenant at Sinai.3
- Week 3: The Pentateuch (Part 2) (10–12 hours)Leviticus: holiness, worship, and law. Numbers: wilderness journey. Deuteronomy: covenant renewal and theology of obedience.4
- Week 4: Historical Books (Joshua–Samuel) (12–14 hours)Conquest and settlement (Joshua). Period of the judges. Rise of monarchy: Samuel, Saul, David.5
- Week 5: Historical Books (Kings–Chronicles, Ezra–Nehemiah, Esther) (12–14 hours)Division of the kingdom: Israel and Judah. Prophets and kings. Exile and restoration: Ezra–Nehemiah. Esther and providence.7
- Week 6: The Major Prophets (12–14 hours)Isaiah: judgment and hope. Jeremiah: covenant renewal and suffering prophet. Ezekiel: visions and restoration. Daniel: faith in exile, apocalyptic imagery.8
- Week 7: The Minor Prophets (The Book of the Twelve) (10–12 hours)3
- Week 8: Wisdom Literature (10–12 hours)Job: suffering and divine justice. Proverbs: wisdom for life. Ecclesiastes: meaning and futility. Song of Songs: love and covenant imagery.5
- Week 9: Poetry and Worship (10–12 hours)Psalms: lament, praise, thanksgiving, royal psalms. Lamentations: grief and theological reflection.3
- Week 10: Theological Themes and Competency Exam Prep (10–12 hours)The OT as a unified theological narrative. Themes of covenant, law, land, kingship, prophecy, and worship. Case studies and integrative review.4