PM102 — Old and New Testament Survey

The biblical canon, historical setting, genres, covenant themes, and major teachings across both Testaments.

Program: Certificate in Pastoral Ministry (non-accredited). Prerequisite: PM101 recommended. Format: Self-paced written lessons, quizzes, and assignments. Note: This training does not confer academic credit, professional licensure, or ordination.

What You Will Learn

• Explain major biblical and theological principles relevant to the subject.
• Apply responsible interpretation and ethical reasoning to ministry situations.
• Produce written and practical work demonstrating ministry readiness.

Course Overview

The biblical canon, historical setting, genres, covenant themes, and major teachings across both Testaments.

This course contains 20 lessons, each with guided reading, reflection, a written assignment and four knowledge-check questions. Students should consult relevant biblical texts and credible references, and complete work in their own words.

Assessment

Complete all lessons and assignments; recommended minimum score: 70%. The program-wide final project is assessed separately in PM304.

Prerequisites

PM101 recommended

Course Lessons

1. The Bible as a Library
2. Creation and the Patriarchs
3. Exodus and Covenant
4. Law and Holiness
5. Conquest and Judges
6. Israelite Monarchy
7. Wisdom Literature
8. The Psalms
9. Prophets Before Exile
10. Exile and Return
11. The Intertestamental Context
12. The Four Gospels
13. The Life and Teaching of Jesus
14. Acts and the Early Church
15. Paul and His Letters
16. Romans and Salvation
17. General Epistles
18. Johannine Literature
19. Revelation and Hope
20. Unity and Diversity of Scripture