The literary, historical, and theological context of the Torah.

The first five books of the Bible set the stage for the story scripture is telling. In this online, self-paced course from Old Testament scholar Carmen Imes, we’ll explore the themes of the individual books and how they hold together. Prof. Imes will help you better understand this foundational collection and how it can inform our identity and vocation as Christians.

Course Outline

    1. Welcome to Engaging the Torah

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Course Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Reading Biblical Narrative

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Section 1 Framing Questions

    2. Introduction to Genesis

    1. Framing Questions

    2. Creation Formed and Filled

    3. Reflect

    1. Framing Questions

    2. Humans on Assignment

    3. Reflect

    1. Framing Questions

    2. Quest for Wisdom

    3. Reflect

    4. Section 1 Review

    1. Section 2 Framing Questions

About Engaging the Torah

  • $59.99
  • 4.5 hours of video content

Meet Your Instructor

Carmen Imes

Associate Professor of Old Testament

Dr. Carmen Imes is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology. She is passionate about helping students and other laypeople engage the Old Testament and discover its relevance for Christian identity and mission. She has published the books Bearing God's Name (IVP 2019) and Being God's Image (IVP 2023), and has appeared on over 150 podcasts and radio shows. She releases weekly "Torah Tuesday" videos on her YouTube channel. She writes for Christianity Today, Politics of Scripture, and The Well (InterVarsity). Her academic journey began when Carmen and her husband served as missionaries in the Philippines with SIM International, reaching out to ethnic minorities. Prof. Imes loves introducing students to the rich insights of the global church.

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