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Old Testament Survey

Overview of the Old Testament, examining its theological significance for both original audiences and later readers.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course provides students with a practical, working knowledge of the Old Testament, focusing on the genre, canonical placement, and content of each book. Students will explore the significance and purpose of these texts for their original audiences, as well as the major theological themes that emerge for subsequent readers. Through this survey-level study, students will gain a deeper understanding of the Old Testament’s role within the broader biblical narrative and its ongoing relevance.

Video Instructor: Rabbi Michael Calise
Live Instructor: Rev. Nameet Harish

Course Length: 30 Hours
Video: 5 hours
Reading: 14 hours
Self-Reflections: 4 hours
Quizzes: 2 hours
Final Project: 2 hours
Live Session: 3 hours

Credentialing Level: Certified
Core Proficiency: Biblical Fluency
Berean Equivalent: 1003 OT Survey

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

VIDEO Instructor

RABBI MICHAEL CALISE

Rabbi Michael Calise is from a Sephardic Jewish background. His Jewish grandmother was raised in a rabbi’s home in Turkey. He came to faith in Yeshua (Jesus) as the Messiah of Israel in his early twenties and immediately sensed a call from God to prepare for full-time ministry and he enrolled in Bible college. God also called him back to his Jewish roots and Jewish ministry which led to him joining the Jewish ministries group at Bible College. He received his ordination from the Assemblies of God and his Masters of Theology from Pentecostal Theological Seminary. 

He and his wife, Carol, have been the messianic rabbis of Beth Emanuel Synagogue, an Assembly of God congregation, in Holbrook, NY, since 1994. They have two children who serve alongside them at the congregation. He continues to share his passion for Jewish people within the Assemblies of God and actively reaches out to see Jewish people come to faith in their Messiah through the ministry of Beth Emanuel.
LIVE Instructor

Rev. Nameet Harish

Born in India to a Hindu family and moved to the U.S.,Nameet became a Christian in his upper teens. As Discipleship Pastor, he serves Bethlehem's multiple campuses in education, teacher and curriculum development, small group execution, ministry to young adults and oversees a group of writers. Nameet teaches upper high-school Philosophy part time at Valley Stream Christian Academy. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Hunter College and Certified credentials with the Assemblies of God. Nameet is married to Asha and they have two sons, Levi and Soren. 

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Frequently asked questions

When can I start the course? 

Whenever you want! LEADSOM is designed to let the student learn at their own pace. The only element of the course that has a specific date is the Live Session, which is offered 3 times per year, with the student only required to attend 1.

What happens if I have a question or need help?

You can ask your Live Instructor! Although LEADSOM classes are entirely online, that doesn't mean you're on your own. Every class has a subject matter expert who is available to answer questions and provide any help necessary. Additionally, they will grade your final projects as well as lead the Live Session discussion, so you will get to know them well.

I've already taken some Berean courses, do I get credit for them in LEADSOM?

Yes! All LEADSOM courses have a Berean equivalent so if you've already started your credentialing journey and want to continue with LEADSOM you can do that. In fact, on every course page you will be able to see the Berean equivalent. If you have any questions, just contact our registrar and submit your courses for a review.