WHY THIS PROGRAM MATTERS

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THREE OUTCOMES

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KNOW THE TEXT

Read the Old Testament as one unfolding redemptive story.

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UNDERSTAND THE WORLD

Study languages, archaeology, history, and the African biblical world.

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TEACH WITH INTEGRITY

Distinguish Scripture, historical tradition, and disputed interpretations.

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​​OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY

Two Semesters  •  32 Saturdays  •  64 Instructional Hours

SATURDAY CLASS: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

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32 WEEKS • 64 HOURS

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SEMESTER I   •   16 WEEKS

Genesis through Deuteronomy

Creation · Covenant · Egypt · Exodus · Worship

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SEMESTER II   •   16 WEEKS

Joshua through Malachi

Kingdom · Wisdom · Prophets · Exile · Hope

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AFRICA IS IN THE BIBLICAL WORLD

 

TEXT • HISTORY • DISCERNMENT

 

HAGAR THE EGYPTIAN 

Genesis 16; 21  •  God sees the afflicted.

MOSES IN EGYPT 

Exodus 2; Acts 7:22  •  African birthplace and Egyptian upbringing; Israelite ancestry.

 

CUSH AND THE PROPHETS

Isaiah 18; Jeremiah 13:23  •  African peoples in the prophetic world.

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FROM SCRIPTURE TO CHURCH HISTORY

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THE STORY DOES NOT END AT MALACHI

 

ACTS 8

The Ethiopian official receives the gospel.

 

ACTS 2 & 13

African regions and Cyrene appear in the early Church.

 

EARLY AFRICAN CHRISTIANITY

Alexandria and Carthage helped shape Christian theology.

 

BLACK LIBERATION THEOLOGY

Exodus, justice, dignity, and the saving work of Christ.

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WHAT A STUDENT WILL EXPERIENCE

 

ONE CONSISTENT WEEKLY LEARNING MODEL

 

READ

Scripture in context

 

DISCOVER

Hebrew word wealth, maps, and historical sources

 

DISCUSS

Case studies, reflection, and ministry application

 

DEMONSTRATE

Quizzes, research, and final presentation

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PRINT + DIGITAL ACCESS

Two semester student volumes  •  Searchable PDF e-books  •  Optional EPUB

Illustrative digital two-semester bundle: $100.00

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Presented by Chancellor Pastor Wesley S. Thomas

FOSS BIBLE COLLEGE AND SCHOOL OF ETERNIT