Introduction to the Old Testament of the Bible

This course provides a thorough survey of the Old Testament, examining the diverse literary forms, historical contexts, and theological themes of the Hebrew Bible. It incorporates contemporary scholarship regarding authorship, composition timelines, and source criticism. A significant portion of the curriculum centers on Black and Womanist hermeneutics, featuring the work of scholars like Randall Bailey, Ph.D. Participants will analyze the text through lenses of justice and liberation, gaining a balanced understanding of traditional academic approaches alongside critical perspectives from the Black Church tradition.