OT 141 Course at a Glance

Old Testament Theology for Application

Lecturing Faculty: Iain M. Duguid

Effective for the 2023-2024 Academic Year


Course Description

This course is designed for students interested in obtaining a more full understanding of what it means for the Old Testament to be God’s word for his people, "written for our instruction" (Rom 15:4; 1 Cor 10:11). The primary emphasis of this course will focus on the methods and guide-lines used in reading and interpreting the Old Testament as God’s Word that is relevant for the lives and ministries of all believers today. This course is particularly valuable for those seeking to interpret the historical, prophetic, and wisdom books of the Old Testament as God’s instruction in light of the person and work of Jesus Christ and the gospel.


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.

Walking with Jesus Through His Word: Discovering Christ in All the Scriptures
by Dennis E. Johnson
P & R, 2015
ISBN: 9781596382206
The Word Became Fresh: How to Preach Old Testament Narrative Texts
by Dale Ralph Davis
Christian Focus, 2012
ISBN: 9781845501921
How to Preach and Teach the Old Testament for All It’s Worth
by Christopher Wright
Zondervan Academic, 2016
ISBN: 9780310524649

Estimated Workload

Lectures Readings Assignments
1-1.75 91-130 1.5-3.5
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.

  • Small Group Meetings [4 - 1 hr mtgs]
  • 3 Response Papers [3-5 pages each]