Language of this entry |
English (UK, International) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
Pentateuch |
Type of Training |
Individual standalone programme |
Reference Number |
Bi 101 |
Description |
A study of the first five books of the Old Testament. This course focuses on the Pentateuch's literary and structural nature, its historical and cultural settings, and its content and theology. Speical attention is given to understanding the God of Israel, creation, humanity, Israel, Salvation, covenant, and law. The course will also examine the various theories of the Pentateuch's origin and development. |
Keywords |
Bible, Old Testament, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy |
Languages Programme Available in |
English (UK, International) |
Other Languages |
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Country and region where programme is available |
International (e.g. distance learning) / All international |
Area of Ministry and Focus |
Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament |
Residential/Non Residential |
Non Residential |
Full-time or Part-time |
Part-time |
Level |
Degree |
Cost Range |
From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000 |
Actual Cost |
$535 |
Bursaries/scholarships available |
No |
Actual Length |
6 months |
Average hours of study per week |
5 |
Methods of instruction |
Print-based independent study |
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) |
80% |
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) |
10% |
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). |
10% |
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) |
30 |
Prerequisite Programmes |
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Other Prerequisites |
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Qualifications gained |
3 units of credit |
Qualifications this programme is part of |
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Programme Accredited by |
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Other Accrediting Bodies |
Western Association of Schools and Colleges; Association for Biblical Higher Education |