Hybrid Course — Self-paced plus scheduled Zoom sessions
 
This course may be taken à la carte or as part of the Wesley Pathways for Ministry Certificate Program.
 
Oct. 12-Nov. 15, 2025
Dr. Katherine E. Brown, Adjunct Faculty, Wesley Theological Seminary
 
This course introduces participants to the formation and main events of the Hebrew Bible, placing the text in its Ancient Near Eastern context and exploring the ways key themes weave through the biblical books and into church life. By taking the course, students will more fully grasp the breadth of meaning in Old Testament texts and grow more able to exegete, proclaim, and apply scripture in preaching, teaching, and participation in the life of the congregation.

About the course
 
This course is comprised of five self-paced learning modules and two synchronous Zoom sessions. Each learning module involves a combination of readings, videos, and reflection exercises designed to help participants think through the Old Testament story, its historical contexts and complexities, and how it connects with our lives. The Zoom sessions provide a space for participants to dive further into the learning material by engaging with their colleagues and instructor, raising excellent questions and discussing together how course's material relates to our lives here in there present-day. 
 
CEU credit
 
One CEU will be awarded for the successful completion of this course.
 
Schedule 
 
Oct. 12-Nov. 15, 2025
Zoom Sessions: TBD
 
Learning Module One: The Old Testament - Its World and Words (Oct. 12-18, 2024)
Learning Module Two: Creation and Covenant (Oct. 19-25, 2024)
Learning Module Three: Creating Covenant Community (Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2024)
Learning Module Four: Prophetic Prophecy (Nov. 2-8, 2024)
Learning Module Five: Psalms and Wisdom (Nov. 9-15, 2024)
 
If you have any questions or problems, please email pathways@wesleyseminary.edu.