OT 223 Course at a Glance
Old Testament History & Theology II
Lectures By: Dr. Jonathan Gibson
Effective for the Academic Year: 2025-2026
Course Description
The course is designed to help students understand the unfolding story of God's kingdom in the history of Israel from Genesis to the post-exilic period. It will cover books from the three main sections of the OT Canon: Torah (Genesis—Pentateuch); the Prophets (Joshua—Kings, known also as the Former Prophets or the Historical Books); and the Writings (Ruth, Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther). The approach taken will be a redemptive-historical one, in which the history of Israel finds its fulfillment in Christ—the Last Adam, the true Israel, and great David's greater Son. The overarching paradigm of ‘kingdom through covenant' will shape the course material.
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.
Estimated Workload
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 1 | 9 | 2.1 |
| 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 Groups (30%)
- Final Paper (40%)
- Exegetical Exercises (30%)
- Additional/Optional Live Class Meetings will be offered: times will be set by polling after the course starts.