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See all coursesOld Testament Survey
The shape and story of the Hebrew Scriptures, from Genesis to Malachi, read as one unfolding account.
Eight weeks with a small live cohort. Completing it earns a certificate of completion and counts toward a Berean certificate program.
- Next cohort
- Not announced
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Time
- 4 to 5 hrs/week
- Tuition and costs
- $595
Next course dates have not been announced.
About this course
Old Testament Survey walks through the Hebrew Scriptures from beginning to end, showing how the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings fit together into one account. You come away knowing where every book sits, what it is about, and how it connects to the rest.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and major sections of the Old Testament
- Follow the story from creation to the return from exile
- Understand the main themes of each group of books
- See how the Old Testament shapes the New
Week by week
If you enroll, you start at week one with your cohort.
- Week 1Genesis and the beginnings
- Week 2Exodus and the Law
- Week 3Conquest and the judges
- Week 4The kingdom of Israel
- Week 5Wisdom and poetry
- Week 6The prophets before the exile
- Week 7Exile and return
- Week 8The Old Testament as one story
Who it's for
Serious readers of Scripture who want to understand the Old Testament as a whole.
What you need first
None.
Who leads this course
Every Berean course is led by two course instructors: a Program Chair who owns the academic design and standards, and an Assistant Instructor who supports the course and students day to day.
Teaching-team details will be published before enrollment opens. Contact Berean with questions about this course.
Tuition and costs
One payment. Includes tuition and the $50 semester fee.
Tuition waivers and grants cover up to the full cost for students who qualify. See scholarships and grants.
Where this leads
Every course you complete is recorded toward a certificate program. You don't need to decide now. See certificate programs.
Questions about this course
Do I need any background to take this course?
No. The survey is written for serious readers of Scripture with no formal training.
What happens during the free week?
You join the cohort that's taking the course right now, in whatever week it's in, for seven days: that week's lessons and assignments, the discussion, and the other students. If you enroll, you start at week one with the next cohort, so nothing you see is skipped.
What happens when the free week ends?
Your access simply ends. There is no card on file, so there is nothing to cancel and nothing to charge. If you want to continue, you enroll in the next cohort.
How much time does it take each week?
Plan on about 4 to 5 hours a week for eight weeks. Most students fit it around full-time work.
Will someone call me?
No. We don't collect phone numbers. Everything happens by email.
Next course dates have not been announced.
Contact Berean with questions about this course.
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