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Old Testament

NOTE: Course numbers followed with a “B? designate books of the Bible that use the Bible only as a text, (i.e., OT495B). Please keep in mind that GSST is in the process of developing Bible Text only courses for most of the 39 books of the Old Testament. If a book you desire to study is not listed, CONTACT YOUR MENTOR to inquire as to its availability.

• OT111 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY I: The Law and History
• OT112 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY II: Poetry and Prophecy
  
  (Each of the above courses earns three (3) credits upon successful completion)
  
  A foundational study of each book of the Old Testament which provides the student with a grasp of the entire Old Testament, each book as whole, and in its relation to God's total revelation. This course is designed to prepare the student for further work in the Old Testament studies.
• OT311 SURVEY OF THE PENTATEUCH: A study of the five Mosaic books with emphasis on the lives of the Patriarchs. Attention is given to the Exodus wanderings. Includes an analysis of the Tabernacle and the sacrificial system.
• OT312 SURVEY OF THE HISTORICAL BOOKS: A study of the geography, history, chronology, and harmony of events in the Old Testament. Joshua through Esther are surveyed against this background. This includes a brief survey of intertestament history.
• OT313 SURVEY OF THE POETICAL BOOKS: An analysis of the principles of interpreting Hew poetry and an application of these principles to Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon.
• OT314 SURVEY OF THE MAJOR PROPHETS: A presentation of the principles of interpreting prophetic writings followed by a survey of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel.
• OT315 SURVEY OF THE MINOR PROPHETS: The lives and messages of Hosea through Malachi are studied in their historical settings.
• OT451-499 and OT451B-499B OLD TESTAMENT ANALYSIS: A detailed study of any selected Old Testament book. Three units of credit will be granted for each book studied, except Minor Prophets (see OT315). Jeremiah/Lamentations count as one course, as do I&II Samuel, I&II Kings, and I&II Chronicles, and Ezra/Nehemiah.
• OT451 ANALYSIS OF GENESIS
• OT456 ANALYSIS OF JOSHUA
• OT457 ANALYSIS OF JUDGES & RUTH/li>
• OT462B ANALYSIS OF EZRA/NEHEMIAH
• OT463B ANALYSIS OF ESTHER
• OT464B ANALYSIS OF JOB
• OT465 ANALYSIS OF PSALMS
• OT466B ANALYSIS OF PROVERBS
• OT468B ANALYSIS OF THE SONG OF SOLOMON
• OT469B ANALYSIS OF ISAIAH
• OT470 ANALYSIS OF JEREMIAH/LAMENTATIONS
• OT471 ANALYSIS OF EZEKIEL
• OT472/472B ANALYSIS OF DANIEL
• OT473B ANALYSIS OF HOSEA
• OT474B ANALYSIS OF JONAH/NAHUM
• OT475 ANALYSIS OF HABAKKUK
• OT480 THE INTERTESTAMENT PERIOD: An investigation of the history and literature of the intertestament period. Includes a survey of the Apocryphal and PSEUDEPIGRAPHA literature and discussion of the various Jewish sects which paved the way for the foundation of the Church.
• OT481 THE TABERNACLE: God Himself designed The Tabernacle in the Wilderness which became the center of all worship of the children of Israel during their journeys. This course presents an in-depth study of the inexhaustible riches of the types and pictures of the Savior, the Believer, and the plan of salvation contained in its design, furnishings, and rituals.