Aurora ITA

Bible Survey

Bible Survey Old Testament

Objectives

To teach the basic content of every book in the Old Testament.
To give students an understanding of the progression of revelation through the Word of God.
To provide an overview of the different literary genres in Scripture.

The Program

The Old Testament Bible Survey Program is a two-year course with one week of resident work per year. In addition to the one-week modules, students complete various reading assignments and homework. During the program students will take the following classes:

Bible Survey of the Old Testament 1
Bible Survey of the Old Testament 2

The Faculty

Professor Michael Grisanti taught Old Testament Language and Literature at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in 1997. During this time, he also studied at Dallas Theological Seminary, the Institute of Holy Land Studies in Jerusalem, Grace Theological Seminary, Luther Seminary, and the University of Minnesota. In addition to his educational training, Dr. Grisanti has had extensive pastoral experience, serving as an interim pastor, children’s pastor, and church planter. He also taught seminary courses and preached on trips to Romania from 1993-96. Dr. Grisanti has written numerous journal and periodical articles and assisted in various editorial projects, including contributions to The New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis (Zondervan, 1997).

Bible Survey New Testament

Objectives

To teach the basic content of every book in the New Testament.
To give students an understanding of the progression of revelation through the Word of God.
To provide an overview of the different literary genres in Scripture.

The Program

The New Testament Bible Survey Program is a one-year course with one week of resident work per year. In addition to the one-week modules, students complete various reading assignments and homework. During the program students will take the following classes:

Bible Survey of the New Testament 1

The Faculty

Professor Keith Essex ministered with Campus Crusade during his residency for his Master of Theology degree and later served as a student pastor in Dallas, Texas. Following graduation, he served as Academic Dean at Grace Bible Institute in Long Beach, California. During this time he was also involved as a church planter, interim pastor, and later as an associate pastor. For nine years he pastored in Redondo Beach.Professor Essex joined The Master’s Seminary as an adjunct professor in 1992, joining the faculty full-time in 1994. We are pleased to have him on staff now at the ITA as we expand the courses offered to fill the needs of our students.