There is a difference between "ethics" and "morals." Ethics do not change. Morals reflect the changing whims of culture. For the Christian, ethics must be rooted in the absolutes revealed in God's Word to inform and nurture our moral conduct. In the postmodern era, Christians must learn to think biblically and identify how we relate to culture.

Textbooks:

This course provides a sweeping overview of God's working from creation through the early days of His chosen people. The Old Testament reveals a self-portrait of God, what He has done and is doing through history with His grand design to restore relationship with his creation.

Textbooks:

• The Holy Bible (KJV preferred)
• Old Testament Survey- The Message, Form, and Background, second edition, by Lasor Hubbard Bush (Primary textbook),

The Message of the books of poetry and prophecy gives insight into God's dealings with His people. This course relates the great writings of the prophets to us today. The course is arranged in chronological sequence to avoid duplication of historical background information.

Textbooks:

• The Holy Bible (KJV preferred)
• Old Testament Survey Part 2 by Garnett Reid (ISBN 978-0-910-566-47-6)