Six weeks
Saturdays, February 18 – March 25, 2023
10am – 12pm CST (Note: DST begins March 12th.)
Meet via Zoom
Cost: $100 for Non-Certificate, $150 for Certificate
Taught by Peter Leithart
NOTE: THIS COURSE ROSTER IS NOW FULL AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
A long stretch of the Old Testament recounts the life of David, the founding of the Davidic dynasty, and the history of the divided monarchy up to the exile.
This history develops theological categories that are critical to understanding the New Testament: the Davidic king as divine son; the kingdom of God; Israel's division, fall, and hoped-for restoration; the ministry of prophets; Israel's mission among Gentiles; temple and temple worship; and Yahweh's faithfulness to Israel.
Overarching this entire history is Yahweh's utter devotion to the Davidic dynasty, His determination to rescue David and his seed from ruin and to fulfill His intentions for and through them.
In this Theopolis Workshop, Peter Leithart will lead students through the books of 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, and 1-2 Chronicles. We will examine large-scale structures and themes, and also dig into the details of selected passages.
Throughout the course, we will see how these "historical books" offer a preview of the gospel of David's greater Son, Jesus.
NOTE: THIS COURSE ROSTER IS NOW FULL AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Peter J. Leithart serves as the president of Theopolis Institute.
Theopolis Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies or scholarship programs.
*This requirement was added in July 2016. For those who entered the Certificate Program earlier than that date, the oral examination is voluntary.