Credential Process → Ordination Series

Pentateuch (O305)


Description
This course is a survey of the first five books of the Bible. The first five books of the Bible are critical to our understanding of Scripture—they introduce us to the character and nature of God and explain what He expects of His people.

Upon the successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
• Define “Pentateuch” and explain the major themes expressed in each book.
• Chart out a general plotline for the books within the Pentateuch.
• Explain the concept of covenant against its broader historical context.
• Recognize the importance of the Pentateuch as the foundation for faith.
• Articulate some of the character traits of God as seen in Scripture, as well as explain what our relationship is to Him.

Purchase of "An Introduction to the Old Testament Pentateuch" by Wolf is required for this course. You may find the textbook available online at resources.pcg.org
Content
  • Unit 1 - Introduction
  • Introduction to the Pentateuch
  • Video - "What is the Pentateuch?"
  • Supplemental Video - The Torah, a Quick Overview
  • Video - Biblical Covenants of God
  • Unit 1 Quiz
  • Unit 2 - Authorship
  • Supplemental Video - ".....From the Days of Moses"
  • Supplemental Video - "Did Moses Produce the Torah?"
  • Did Moses Write the Torah?
  • Did Moses Write the Torah? (Part 2)
  • Unit 2 Quiz
  • Unit 3 - Genesis
  • Bible Project Video- Genesis 1-11
  • Bible Project Video - Genesis 12-50
  • Article - "Do Creationists Reject Science?"
  • Supplemental Video - Understanding the Creation Account in Genesis
  • Supplemental Video - Was there a Worldwide Flood?
  • Supplemental Video - "Surprising Cultural Insights from the Tower of Babel
  • Article - "The Abrahamic Covenant - What is it?"
  • Video - "Who Were the Biblical Patriarchs"
  • Unit 3 Quiz
  • Unit 4 - Exodus
  • Bible Project VIdeo - Exodus 1-18
  • Bible Project Video - Exodus 19-40
  • Video - "Moses Bible Study 1st Video Session"
  • Article - The Date and Pharoah of the Exodus
  • Article - "Evidence of the Exodus?"
  • Video - "Ten Commandments Bible Study"
  • Article - "What was the Purpose of the Tabernacle?"
  • Unit 4 Quiz
  • Unit 5 - Leviticus
  • Bible Project Video - Leviticus
  • Video - "The Bible Explained - Leviticus"
  • Sermon - "Learning to Love Leviticus"
  • Video - "Sacrifice and Atonement"
  • Article - "The Five Offerings of Leviticus 1-7"
  • Unit 5 Quiz
  • Unit 6 - Numbers
  • Bible Project Video - Numbers
  • Video: Book of Numbers Discussion: What is Manna?
  • Article - Book of Numbers Overview
  • Unit 6 Reflection Assignment
  • Unit 7 - Deuteronomy
  • Bible Project Video - Deuteronomy
  • Video - What is the book of Deuteronomy all About?
  • Supplemental Video - "Covenant in Deuteronomy"
  • Article:"Deuteronomy: A Theological Manifesto"
  • Unit 7 Quiz
  • Final Project
  • Final Project
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever