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Poetic Books: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs (O-BIB 322)


Description
A study of the five books of poetry or wisdom—Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. These books cover issues such as suffering, parenting, and the fear of the Lord, teaching us how to live. The course is designed to help the student in his or her own walk with God and in ministering to others who need instruction.

*Supplemental reading recommendation: Introduction to Old Testament Poetic Books by C. Hassell Bullock, (https://amzn.to/2O5wSHF)

**Student's will not need to purchase the course textbook. All the material is available with your subscription.

Credential Level: Ordained Course Instructor: Ps. Roman Purshaga

Content
  • Getting Started
  • A Note from the Director
  • Section 1 - Poetry Overview
  • The Art of Biblical Poetry
  • Metaphor in Biblical Poetry
  • Reading Poetic Literature 1 | How to Read the Bible - Part 1
  • Reading Poetic Literature 1 | How to Read the Bible - Part 2
  • Reading Poetic Literature 2 | How to Read the Bible - Part 1
  • Reading Poetic Literature 2 | How to Read the Bible - Part 2
  • Poetry - Introduction
  • What is Wisdom?
  • Encountering the Book of Psalms Summary
  • Poetic Books Quiz #1
  • Poetic Books Personal Reflection #1
  • Section 2 - Job
  • Read Scripture: Job
  • The Book of Job
  • Job Spotlight - Part 1
  • Job Spotlight - Part 2
  • Book of Job
  • Theology of Job
  • Five Truths for Sufferers from the Book of Job
  • Poetic Books Quiz #2
  • Poetic Books Personal Reflection #2
  • Section 3 - Psalms Pt. 1
  • Read Scripture: Psalms
  • The Book of Psalms
  • Psalms Spotlight
  • Dr. Bruce Waltke, Psalms, Lecture 1, Introduction, Approaches to Psalms - Part 1
  • Dr. Bruce Waltke, Psalms, Lecture 1, Introduction, Approaches to Psalms - Part 2
  • Dr. Bruce Waltke, Psalms, Lecture 1, Introduction, Approaches to Psalms - Part 3
  • Book of Psalms
  • Theology of Psalms
  • Heath Adamson shares on Psalm 23
  • Poetic Books Quiz #3
  • Poetic Books Personal Reflection #3
  • Section 4 - Psalms Pt. 2
  • Dr. Bruce Waltke, Psalms, Lecture 24, Messianic Psalms, Psalm 16 - Part 1
  • Dr. Bruce Waltke, Psalms, Lecture 24, Messianic Psalms, Psalm 16 - Part 2
  • Dr. Bruce Waltke, Psalms, Lecture 24, Messianic Psalms, Psalm 16 - Part 3
  • Dr. David Emanuel, Psalms of the Exodus: Introduction and Psalm 136 - Part 1
  • Dr. David Emanuel, Psalms of the Exodus: Introduction and Psalm 136 - Part 2
  • Dr. David Emanuel, Psalms of the Exodus: Introduction and Psalm 136 - Part 3
  • Praying through All the Seasons of Life: Dr. George O. Wood
  • Recommended Resources on the Psalms - 4 Parts
  • Poetic Books Quiz #4
  • Poetic Books Personal Reflection #4
  • Section 5 - Proverbs
  • Read Scripture: Proverbs
  • The Book of Proverbs
  • Proverbs Spotlight - Part 1
  • Proverbs Spotlight - Part 2
  • Dr. Knut Heim, Proverbs, Lecture 1, Introduction - Part 1
  • Dr. Knut Heim, Proverbs, Lecture 1, Introduction - Part 2
  • The Book Of Proverbs
  • Theology of Proverbs
  • Poetic Books Quiz #5
  • Poetic Books Personal Reflection #5
  • Section 6 - Ecclesiastes
  • Read Scripture: Ecclesiastes
  • The Book of Ecclesiastes
  • Dr. Al Fuhr, Ecclesiastes, Lecture 1, Introduction, Qohelet, Genres - Part 1
  • Dr. Al Fuhr, Ecclesiastes, Lecture 1, Introduction, Qohelet, Genres - Part 2
  • Dr. Al Fuhr, Ecclesiastes, Lecture 2, Major Motifs - Part 1
  • Dr. Al Fuhr, Ecclesiastes, Lecture 2, Major Motifs - Part 2
  • The Book of Ecclesiastes: An Outline & Overview
  • The Preacher Ecclesiastes,
  • Theology of Ecclesiastes
  • Poetic Books Quiz #6
  • Poetic Books Personal Reflection #6
  • Section 7 - The Song of Solomon (Song of Songs)
  • Dr. Lloyd Carr, Song Of Songs / Song of Solomon, Lecture 1 - Part 1
  • Dr. Lloyd Carr, Song Of Songs / Song of Solomon, Lecture 1 - Part 2
  • Read Scripture: Song of Songs
  • Song Of Songs
  • Theology of Song of Solomon
  • Poetic Books Quiz #7
  • Poetic Books Personal Reflection #7
  • Section 8 - Art for Today's Church
  • The History of Art in the Church
  • Jeremy Cowart - Photography with a Purpose - Part 1
  • Jeremy Cowart - Photography with a Purpose - Part 2
  • Cindy Morgan - Songwriting and Faith in Arts - Part 1
  • Cindy Morgan - Songwriting and Faith in Arts - Part 2
  • Why The Church Needs Artists
  • Beauty and Art in the Church
  • Why Art Should Matter to Christians
  • Books on Christianity & Art
  • Poetic Books Quiz #8
  • Poetic Books Personal Reflection #8
  • Section 9 - Pastor's Practical Tips
  • Bruce Waltke - Fundamentals for Preaching the Proverbs - Part 1
  • Bruce Waltke - Fundamentals for Preaching the Proverbs - Part 2
  • Bruce Waltke - Fundamentals for Preaching the Proverbs - Part 3
  • Christians and the Psalms - Seven Minute Seminary
  • Laments in the Psalms
  • Communicating the Book of Job in the Twenty-First Century
  • 5 Ways the Church Can Make Great Art Again
  • John Mark McMillan on What’s Wrong With the Modern Worship Movement
  • Some Common Ground and Some Common Sense
  • Poetic Books Quiz #9
  • Poetic Books Personal Reflection #9
  • A Quick Note About The Final
  • Section 10 - Student Presentation 14d
  • Final Presentation
  • Final Reflection
  • Wrapping Up
  • For Further Reading
  • End of Class Survey
  • You're one step closer!
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever