OT 141 Course at a Glance
Old Testament Theology for Application
Lectures By: Dr. Iain Duguid
Effective for the Academic Year: 2024-2025
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 guidelines 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.
Estimated Workload
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 1.2 | 91-130 | 1.7 |
| 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 [4 - 1 hr meetings]
- Response Paper 1 [3-5 pages]
- Response Paper 2 [3-5 pages]
- Response Paper 3 [3-5 pages]