Introduction to the Bible

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Introduction to the Bible is an interactive course written to engage each student in clearly understanding and applying the 66 books of the Judaic-Christian Protestant Bible. In this course, the students are introduced to the rich histories, stories, religions, and cultures surrounding the Old and New Testaments. These testaments have profoundly influenced our culture and ideas for thousands of years and continue to present us with unique challenges for living today and in the future. Students would learn about the authority, inspiration, and literary context of the Bible. Through interactive media and discussions, the student would learn about the historical context in which both Testaments were written and every book. The student would use the current textbook to discover how the Bible can be read, its influence over Western thought, and core themes like creation, covenant, prophesy, love, and divine kingdom. Students should leave the course with an enriched understanding of what the world of the Bible is all about and how it can be read and interpreted for contemporary life. Offered every semester.