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Southeastern Bible College

Programme Detail: Wisdom and Poetry

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Wisdom and Poetry
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number BIB3421
Description Introduces Old Testament wisdom literature and examines the books of Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Attention is placed on understanding the purpose and message of each book; utilizing the rules of hermeneutics associated with interpreting wisdom literature; understanding wisdom literature as the authoritative Word of God; and applying wisdom literature to life today.
Keywords Wisdom; literature; hermeneutics
Languages Programme Available in
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United States / Alabama
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Introductory
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $330 per credit hr
Bursaries/scholarships available Yes
Actual Length semester
Average hours of study per week 2
Methods of instruction Professors use a variety of teaching methods such as lecture, demonstration, small group discussion, debate, out of class assignments, internships and coffee house settings to enhance the learning process.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 90%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 10%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). varies
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 15
Prerequisite Programmes BIB1330
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Knowledge of the literary aspects of the Bible as it pertains to Wisdom
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)