Course Outline - Pentateuch
Course Description
This course is a survey of the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Emphasis of this course will be given to the book of Genesis since this course attempts primarily to provide a clear understanding of the plan of God.
Course Goals
Some of the important goals of this course are
To provide a chronological overview of the major biblical events from creation to the death of Moses
Understand some of the important doctrines surrounding creation, the antidiluvian world and the deluge (Noah’s flood)
Examine Judaism and the events leading to the establishment of ancient Israel
Encourage the habit of careful bible study with systematic analysis and application of Scripture.
Ultimately we want students to be able to understand portions of the Old testament which is often glossed over in our personal study of the bible.
Method of Instruction
We will have lectures and discussions.
There will be reading assignments based on a main textbook and a compilation of several sources.
Credit Students
For those of you who plan to do this course for credit,
there are 3 tests and an exam. You will also be asked to complete the appropriate readings. Attendance for all five classes are compulsory. If you miss any session you must do the appropriate make up for the session. This will often be in the form of extra readings.
Audit Students
For those who plan to take this course for personal enrichment and do not want it to work towards a degree program
You do not have to complete the tests or complete the reading assignments. However we welcome you to participate in taking the tests even if you do not want the scores to be used towards a degree program. This will help you to evaluate whether you have gained anything from the course.
Fees
Audit - $25
Credit - $40.
You will have to bear the costs for course material yourself.
Number of sessions
5 sessions of approximately 2-3 hrs each, with breaks in the middle.
Schedule
We will use a mixture of some Wednesdays and some Sundays to complete this course.
A more detailed syllabus and a booklet of readings will be given to you when you enroll for the course.
Course Instructor
Raymond L. Crownover is Professor of Christian Education and Director of Distance Learning at Urshan Graduate School of Theology and formerly Academic Dean at Christian Life College. He received his BA, M.Ed and Ph.D. in higher and adult education from University of Missouri at Columbia. He received his BA in theology from Gateway College of Evangelism and has been involved in church ministry for over 40 years.
Course Facilitator
Mathew Mathews, Bobby received his BA, B.SocSc (Hons) and M.SocSc from the National University of Singapore where he specialized in the Sociology of religion and organizations. His theological training include a Postgraduate certificate in theology from New Covenant International Bible College, New Zealand and a Masters in Religion and Counseling from Liberty University, Virginia. He is currently completing his Masters in Religious Education from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary and is a PhD candidate in the National University of Singapore where he specializes in research on counseling and religion.