Old Testament 1 is the first part of a two-term sequence that introduces students to the Old Testament as Christian Scripture for the ministry and mission of the Church today. The course covers the Pentateuch and historical books and focuses on interpreting narrative and legal literature. Students will learn the historical background, literary shape, and theological message of each biblical book. At the end of the course, students should have a new appreciation for the Old Testament as the indispensable beginning of the salvation story that culminates with Jesus Christ.