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Course Details

Biblical Studies: The Bible, Its Content and Theology: An Introduction

Course Details

• Code: O25P801THZ
• Credit: 10 CATS points
• Fees: Ł360.00
• Dates: Thu 18 Sep 2025 - Thu 04 Dec 2025
• Time: 7:00-8:00pm (UK)
• Location: Online (Live)

Overview

The module explores the Old and New Testament together with the major elements contained in their narratives, and their main theological themes.

Programme Details

• Week 1: The Hebrew Bible: Introduction and language
• Week 2: The Pentateuch
• Week 3: The historical books
• Week 4: The poetical and wisdom books
• Week 5: The prophets and the prophecies
• Week 6: The New Testament: Content, exegesis, and Greek
• Week 7: The gospels and the acts of the apostles
• Week 8: Pauline letters
• Week 9: The other New Testament writings
• Week 10: The revelation

Recommended Reading

• A Survey of Old Testament Introduction / Archer, Jr., Gleason
• Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey / Arnold, Bill T. and Bryan E. Beyer
• An Introduction to the New Testament / D.A. Carson and Doug Moo
• An Introduction to the Old Testament / Longman, T. III & RB Dillard
• Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey / Walter A. Elwell and Robert W. Yarbrough

Certification

• Credit Application Transfer Scheme (CATS) points
• Digital credentials

Fees

• Course Fee: Ł360.00

Funding

If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit, you are a full-time student in the UK or a student on a low income, you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees.

Tutor

• Prof Stefano Salemi

Course Aims

This course will read through the Old and New Testament, in order to demonstrate a critical and reflective understanding of their content.

Teaching Methods

This course takes place over 10 weeks, with a weekly learning schedule and weekly live webinar.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students will be expected to:

• acquire knowledge of the formation, composition, content of the Bible, and a precise identification of the major themes of the text;
• demonstrate ability to analyse and interpret the biblical text;
• display critical thinking skills.

Assessment Methods

You will be set two pieces of work for the course. The first of 500 words is due halfway through your course. The assessed work is marked pass or fail.

Level and Demands

This course is offered at FHEQ Level 4 (i.e. first year undergraduate level), and you will be expected to engage in independent study in preparation for your assignments and for the weekly webinar.

English Language Requirements

We do not insist that applicants hold an English language certification, but warn that they may be at a disadvantage if their language skills are not of a comparable level to those qualifications listed on our website.

IT Requirements

Any standard web browser can be used to access course materials on our virtual learning environment, but we recommend Google Chrome.