Genesis - Joshua - Reformed Theological Seminary

Historical, Theological and Literary Critical Theories Part 1

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to describe the effect of the Enlightenment on biblical interpretation The student will be able to explain the Documentary Hypothesis and the problems that this view has encountered The student will be able to describe the various diachronic and synchronic approaches to biblical interpretation The student will able to define the relationship between critical literary approaches to historical narratives, and to appreciate the significance of the historical information in biblical narratives

Historical, Theological and Literary Critical Theories Part 2

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to describe the effect of the Enlightenment on biblical interpretation The student will be able to explain the Documentary Hypothesis and the problems that this view has encountered The student will be able to describe the various diachronic and synchronic approaches to biblical interpretation The student will able to define the relationship between critical literary approaches to historical narratives, and to appreciate the significance of the historical information in biblical narratives

Mosaic Authorship of the Pentateuch

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to give an overview of the Pentateuch and its structure The student will be able to describe the literary character of the Pentateuch The student will be able to explain critical views of Mosaic authorship, and to formulate an alternative to such views by presenting a working model for Mosaic authorship

An Ancient Text with Modern Implications

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to explain why God desired the church to possess the book of Genesis The student will be able to apply some of the lessons from the Primeval History to modern situations

The Days of Genesis Part 1

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to describe the philosophical commitments that lie behind and alongside the exegesis of Gen 1 The student will be able to explain the relationship between general and special revelation with respect to the question of the biblical record of the earth's creation The student To be able to evaluate the various interpretive approaches to the days of Gen 1

The Days of Genesis Part 2

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to describe the philosophical commitments that lie behind and alongside the exegesis of Gen 1 The student will be able to explain the relationship between general and special revelation with respect to the question of the biblical record of the earth's creation The student To be able to evaluate the various interpretive approaches to the days of Gen 1

Genesis 1 and the Meaning of Yom

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to describe the exegetical evidence for the Regular Day view in Gen 1 The student will be able to answer objections to the Regular Day view by showing the traditional approach ability to give a satisfying global explanation to the data of Gen 1

Genesis 2-3

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to describe God's original provision and plan for mankind The student will be able to explain how God's provision continues despite the sinfulness of man, and that special grace is provided for his people through Christ Jesus

Genesis 4-11 Part 1

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to describe the ancient separation of humanity into two competing groups, the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent The student will be able to explain the problem of the "sons of God" in Gen 6 The student will be able to describe the redemptive-historical significance of the flood and the salvation of Noah's family The student will be able to define the significance of the development of the ancient nations for later biblical history

Genesis 4-11 Part 2

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to describe the ancient separation of humanity into two competing groups, the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent The student will be able to explain the problem of the "sons of God" in Gen 6 The student will be able to describe the redemptive-historical significance of the flood and the salvation of Noah's family The student will be able to define the significance of the development of the ancient nations for later biblical history

Covenant

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to explain the categories of the Covenant of Works, the Covenant of Grace, and the Covenant of Redemption, and their relationship to each other The student will be able to describe the historical and cultural background of the covenant concept in the Ancient Near East The student will be able to explain the insights of two significant covenant theologians, John Murray and Meredith Kline

The Patriarchs Part 1

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to trace the "seed" motif through the Patriarchal narratives, highlighting its development in this period The student will be able to explain the modern hermeneutical question of exemplary exegesis using the Patriarchal narratives as a test case The student will be able to describe the plan of God to transform his chosen people through tests and other difficult providences

The Patriarchs Part 2

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to trace the "seed" motif through the Patriarchal narratives, highlighting its development in this period The student will be able to explain the modern hermeneutical question of exemplary exegesis using the Patriarchal narratives as a test case The student will be able to describe the plan of God to transform his chosen people through tests and other difficult providences

The Patriarchs Part 3

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to trace the "seed" motif through the Patriarchal narratives, highlighting its development in this period The student will be able to explain the modern hermeneutical question of exemplary exegesis using the Patriarchal narratives as a test case The student will be able to describe the plan of God to transform his chosen people through tests and other difficult providences

Joseph

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to explain the sovereignty of God in preserving Joseph in spite of pits laid by his brothers and other characters in the narrative The student will be able to explain the importance of the Joseph narrative for the larger redemptive theme of the book of Genesis, and its context in the Pentateuch The student will be able to describe the significance of Jacob's final words to his children

Reformed Theological Seminary

Genesis - Joshua

Dr. Richard Belcher, Jr.

Historical, Theological and Literary Critical Theories Part 1

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Historical, Theological and Literary Critical Theories Part 2

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Mosaic Authorship of the Pentateuch

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

An Ancient Text with Modern Implications

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The Days of Genesis Part 1

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The Days of Genesis Part 2

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Genesis 1 and the Meaning of Yom

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Genesis 2-3

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Genesis 4-11 Part 1

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Genesis 4-11 Part 2

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Covenant

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The Patriarchs Part 1

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The Patriarchs Part 2

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The Patriarchs Part 3

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Joseph

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.