Welcome to the on-line version of THL 203 Biblical Ancestors and Heroes. Through the readings, the written assignments, and the class discussions, you will learn to interpret the Bible and to make informed judgments about the interpretations of others.

The reading assignments have been designed to introduce you to the primary story of ancient Israel and to inform the student on the literary, social, and historical context of the Bible.

The written assignments have been designed to facilitate your learning of the skills of interpretation and critical evaluation.

The class discussions will serve as a vehicle for you, your fellow students, and the professor to interact and dialogue through interpreting biblical texts.

This course requires the following technology and skills:

  1. Dependable internet connection;
  2. Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer, version 4 or higher, and familiarity with navigating through a website.

Below are links to several pages that will help you get started with this course. Please read through them carefully.

Course Navigation provides instructions on navigating through this website.

Program of Study provides the instructions for learning through this course.