In the first semester, this non-sectarian, non-denominational course concentrates on the Old Testament—minus the Messianic Prophets—and considers the Law as revealed in the Pentateuch and its subsequent manifestation in Hebrew Scripture. The Hebrew prophetic writings and the New Testament are examined in the second semester. The messianic tradition from which Christ emerges is considered before turning to the Gospels and subsequent New Testament writings. Special attention is given to the literary genres comprising the Bible with an emphasis on the historical, political, philosophical, and cultural contexts of these most influential writings.
