Biblical Theology I

In this online course, Dr. Ben Shaw will introduce you to the study of biblical theology, helping you trace the story of redemption throughout the Old Testament. How does the Old Testament relate to your life as a Christian? You will discover how the promises of the Messiah revealed in the law, prophets, and writings are fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Throughout this course, you will learn about:

1. The organic nature of the covenantal development of the Old Testament.
2. The essence of each of the Old Testament covenants.
3. The relation of the message of a particular Old Testament book to its larger covenantal context.
4. The connection of the Old Testament covenants to Christ.

About RBC's Online Audit:

When you audit an online course with RBC, you’ll get the opportunity to grow in God’s Word, wherever you are. You’ll have access to course lecture videos, course materials, a list of textbooks, and the reading schedule for spiritual growth and learning purposes without participating in assignments, assessments, or direct communication with the professor and students.

Course Information: 

• One lecture is uploaded and viewable per week, with a total of 12 lecture videos per course. Each lecture is about two hours and forty-five minutes long.
• The first lecture will be available to view the week of August 18, 2025.
• The fall 2025 semester occurs from August 18, 2024 through December 15, 2025. Lectures will be viewable during the semester only.
• This course will be taught in alignment with Ligonier Ministries’ statement of faith and the consensus of the historic Reformed confessions as recorded in the Three Forms of Unity, Westminster Standards, and the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith.

About the Instructor: 

Dr. Benjamin Shaw serves as professor of Old Testament. He is also a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He earned his M.Div. from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Th.M. from Princeton Theological Seminary, and Ph.D. from Bob Jones University. He previously served as academic dean and professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He is author of several academic articles on Old Testament biblical studies, contributor to several anthologies on matters pertaining to Old Testament and applied theology, and author of Ecclesiastes: Life in a Fallen World.

Payment Information: 

• The discounted audit rate of $120 will begin on April 10, 2025 and end on August 17, 2025.
• The regular audit rate of $180 will begin on August 18, 2025 and end on September 15, 2025.
• No refunds will be issued after your payment has been received.

If you have any questions, please contact us at onlinelearning@reformationbiblecollege.org.