Christian Religious Studies

course outline

• Introduction to Christian Religious Studies
  • Meaning and Importance of Christian Religious Studies
  • The Bible as a Source of Christian Religious Studies
  • The Bible: Structure and Content
  • The Bible: Canonization and Versions
  • The Bible: Interpretation and Application
• The Old Testament
  • The Pentateuch: Creation and Early Humanity
  • The Pentateuch: The Patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob)
  • The Pentateuch: Moses and the Exodus
  • The Pentateuch: The Law and the Covenant
  • The Historical Books: Conquest of Canaan and the Judges
  • The Historical Books: The United Monarchy (Saul, David, Solomon)
  • The Historical Books: The Divided Monarchy and the Prophets
  • The Poetic and Wisdom Literature (Psalms, Proverbs, Job)
  • The Prophetic Books (Major and Minor Prophets)
• The New Testament
  • The Gospels: Birth and Early Life of Jesus
  • The Gospels: Ministry, Teachings, and Miracles of Jesus
  • The Gospels: The Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus