THE BOOK OF PROVERBS (OT450)
GOD'S WISDOM FOR LIFE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a topical study of the Book of Proverbs. Proverbs is foundational to understanding the eternal, incarnational truth of the work of God, in and with His People. This course will assist the student to develop both knowledge and skill with O.T. scripture for use in his or her personal life and ministry.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
► To examine the components of wisdom literature in the Book of Proverbs and its significance for belief and the practice of Christian life.
► To produce a profound respect for the value of Proverbs in the life of the Christian and the Church.
► To introduce the student to the key topics of Proverbs in their proper contents.
► To understand and relate the significance of the parts of Proverbs to the whole of the book and scripture as a whole.
► To indentify and summarize the bsic aspects of wisdom literature contained in Proverbs.
COURSE ACADEMICS
This course is worth four quarter units of credit in the degree programs of Embassy College.
Your Instructor
Dr. Charles Gaulden is a full professor at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. He holds a D.Min. degree from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. He has holds graduate degrees from Columbia Theological Seminary, Erskine Theological Seminary and Chandler School of Theology.
Among the many respected positions Dr. Gaulden has held are Pastor; Missions Board President; Student Ministries President, Christian Education Director of the Assemblies of God in South Carolina and Academic Dean for Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida.