OT 211 Course at a Glance (2025)

Old Testament History & Theology I

Lectures By: Dr. Jonny Gibson

3 Credits

Course Description

This course is designed to lay the foundation for a redemptive-historical understanding of Scripture in which God’s revelation finds its fulfillment in Christ and his kingdom. The course is shaped by the overarching paradigm of "kingdom through covenant," giving special attention to the unfolding story of God’s kingdom in Genesis introduced in Genesis chapters 1-3.

Books to Purchase

The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.

Kingdom Prologue: Gensis Foundations for a Covenantal Worldview
by Meredith G. Kline
Two-Age Press, 2006
ISBN: 9781597525640
Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments
by Geerhardus Vos
Banner of Truth, 1948
ISBN: 9780802812094
Christ of the Covenants
by O. Palmer Robertson
P&R, 1987
ISBN: 9780875524184
Genesis 1-15
by Gordon J. Wenham
Word Books, 1987
ISBN: 9780849902000
Studies in Genesis One
by E. J. Young
P&R, 1965
ISBN: 9780875525501
Creation and Change
by Douglas J. Kelly
Christian Focus, 2017
ISBN: 9781781919996

Estimated Workload

The estimated workload is still being calculated for this course. This will be made available shortly.

Lectures Readings Assignments
1.5 102.6 2.4
Hours Per Week Pages Per Week Hours Per Week

Course Assignments

The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.

  • 4 - Live Class Meetings (40%)
  • 3 - Exegesis Exercises (30%)
  • 1 - Final Paper (30%)

Synchronous Meeting Times

This course offers optional synchronous class meeting(s) through Zoom which will be scheduled during the term based on everyone's availability (a poll will be taken by the instructor for these meetings and they will be recorded for students who are unable to attend live). These meetings will be helpful for the formation your understanding of apologetics as well as provide an opportunity to practice the method live with your instructor.

The Following Meetings Times are for the Spring 2025 Term:

  • Live Class Meeting 1: Monday, 2/10, 5-6:30pm ET
  • Live Class Meeting 2: Monday, 2/24, 5-6:30pm ET
  • Live Class Meeting 3: Monday, 3/17, 5-6:30pm ET
  • Live Class Meeting 4: Monday, 4/21, 5-6:30pm ET