REL 112  Introduction to Old Testament Literature

Description
An introduction to the distinctive genres of Old Testament literature, coupled with hermeneutical principles and methodology for each. Emphasis is given to the development of motivation and aptitude for study and interpretation of the Old Testament, as well as application to life. Course assignments will center on acquisition of practical skills useful for independent study of the Old Testament.

Objectives
Students will be able to identify, articulate and intelligently discuss fundamental political questions, including: what is the purpose government and its moral foundation? What is the best form of government? What is required for sustainable liberty? What is the relationship between divine and civic authority? What are the sources of political conflict and of political wisdom?

Instructor

Dr. Johnson earned a Ph.D. in Theology at the University of Saint Andrew's, Scotland. Before coming to King's, he initially studied psychology as an undergraduate and then went on to seminary. He served for eight years as an associate pastor and director of education at GracePoint of Webster in St. Louis, Missouri, and served two years in the Church of Scotland. He has given public lectures on death in American culture and the philosophy of worldview for the Francis Schaeffer Institute. He also teaches regularly in Western Kenya in a school for rural pastors and is currently ordained in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.