Course Catalog

BIB217E Genesis (3 credits) 9369

COURSE DESCRIPTION
A detailed study of the book of "beginnings," giving attention to its authorship, authenticity, chronology, and spiritual implication.

LEARNING RESULTS
Genesis is the book of beginnings. It describes the creation of the cosmos and man (a generic term used in the Bible to describe the human race), the fall of man (the beginning of sin), and the beginning of the process to provide the Messiah or Redeemer through Abraham. It is also a very controversial book , especially in the first eleven chapters. As a result of a successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the major theological concepts in Biblical cosmology.
2. Explicate key issues involved in the fall of man and the subsequent consequences.
3. Distinguish between various theories regarding the flood and the consequences of it, noting especially the water vapor canopy hypothesis.
4. Trace the various failures of mankind leading to the call of Abraham and the Abrahamic covenant.
5. s grace. Trace the life of Abraham as a flawed recipient of God
6. Develop the significance of the Abrahamic covenant.
7. Follow Isaac as an intermediary figure between Abraham and Jacob.
8. Follow the life of Jacob in his transition from a young man known as "the supplanter" to the head of a clan.
9. Evaluate the role of Joseph in extricating the young nation from Canaan to allow it to mature in Egypt.

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Ross, Allen P. Creation and Blessing. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1988.
A good study Bible, preferably in a modern translation. The New American Standard Version (NASV) or the New International Version (NIV) are particularly recommended.

While a modern translation is recommended, the King James is certainly welcome for individuals who are comfortable with its archaic style. Unless stated otherwise, all of the Bible quotations contained within this course book will be from the New American Standard Bible, copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

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INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING
The integration of faith and learning is readily apparent in this course as we study the "book of beginnings". In addition to studying the authorship, authenticity and chronology of events, we will also examine the teachings found in this book and explore their spiritual implication and application to our lives.

LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
To determine if the course learning results have been attained, students document their learning by submitting the following items:

Assignment #1 Introduction and Structure
Assignment #2 The Creation Controversy
Assignment #3 Structure of Genesis 1-4
Assignment #4 The Fall of Man
Assignment #5 Judgment in the Great Flood
Assignment #6 The Post-Flood World
Assignment #7 The Abrahamic Covenant
Assignment #8 Abraham’s Struggles in Faith
Assignment #9 Isaac
Assignment #10 Jacob and Esau, Part I
Assignment #11 Jacob and Laban
Assignment #12 Jacob and Esau, Part II
Assignment #13 Jacob’s Sons in Canaan
Assignment #14 Joseph in Egypt
Assignment #15 The Move to Egypt
Final Exam

There are 15 lessons and 1 examination for this course.