LIFEPAC Old Testament Survey Complete Set

Description

Equip your high school student with a comprehensive understanding of God’s redemptive plan through the LIFEPAC Old Testament Survey Complete Set, a rigorous academic curriculum that provides the biblical literacy and theological foundation essential for college success and lifelong faith. This systematic program from Alpha Omega Publications transforms how tenth graders understand Scripture by presenting the Old Testament as a unified narrative of God’s covenant relationship with His people.

Why Old Testament Survey is crucial for high school students: In an increasingly secular culture, many Christian teenagers enter college with fragmented biblical knowledge based on childhood Sunday school stories. This curriculum bridges that gap by providing a scholarly, chronological examination of the entire Old Testament from Genesis through Malachi. Students develop the biblical literacy necessary to engage confidently in college-level discussions about literature, history, philosophy, and ethics while building an unshakeable foundation for their personal faith.

The ten comprehensive worktexts systematically guide students through major periods of Old Testament history: Creation to Abraham (origins and covenant beginnings), Abraham to Moses (patriarchal period and Egyptian sojourn), Exodus and Wanderings (deliverance and law-giving), Israel in Canaan (conquest and settlement), The Judges and Spiritual Decline (cyclical apostasy and deliverance), The Kingdom (united monarchy under Saul, David, and Solomon), The Divided Kingdom (northern and southern kingdoms), The Remaining Kingdom (Judah’s final years), The Captivity (Babylonian exile), and The Restoration (return and rebuilding).

Academic rigor that prepares for college-level biblical studies: Unlike elementary survey courses, this curriculum treats students as serious scholars capable of analyzing complex theological themes, historical contexts, and literary structures. Students engage with challenging concepts including covenant theology, typology, messianic prophecy, and the progressive revelation of God’s character. The King James Version usage familiarizes students with the translation most referenced in classical literature and historical documents, providing cultural literacy advantages in advanced academic settings.

Critical thinking development through systematic study: Each unit builds analytical skills through varied question formats including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, essay responses, crossword puzzles, and discussion prompts. Students don’t simply memorize facts; they trace thematic developments, compare and contrast characters, analyze cause-and-effect relationships in Israel’s history, and evaluate how Old Testament events foreshadow New Testament fulfillment. This analytical approach develops the critical thinking skills essential for college success across all disciplines.

Historical and cultural context that enriches understanding: The curriculum excels at placing biblical events within their historical context, helping students understand how geography, politics, and ancient Near Eastern cultures influenced the biblical narrative. Students gain appreciation for archaeological discoveries that confirm biblical accounts and develop skills in historical analysis that serve them well in college history and literature courses.

Flexible pacing designed for high school schedules: The manageable three-to-four-week completion timeline for each unit allows families to adapt the curriculum to various scheduling needs, whether following traditional school calendars, year-round programs, or accelerated tracks. The self-paced design particularly benefits students involved in dual enrollment, extracurricular activities, or part-time employment while maintaining academic rigor.

Teacher support that builds parental confidence: The comprehensive teacher’s guide provides detailed background information, teaching strategies, and supplemental activities that enable parents to facilitate college-prep level discussions without requiring seminary training. Answer keys include explanatory notes that help parents understand complex theological concepts, making this curriculum accessible even for families new to intensive biblical study.

Assessment strategy that ensures mastery: Each worktext includes built-in self-tests, review sections, and teacher-administered assessments designed to ensure genuine comprehension rather than surface-level memorization. The consistent assessment approach helps students develop test-taking skills while providing parents with clear feedback about their student’s progress and areas needing additional attention.

College preparation and standardized test benefits: Students completing this curriculum demonstrate significantly improved performance on standardized tests requiring biblical literacy, including AP Literature exams that reference biblical allusions, SAT questions involving classical literature with biblical themes, and college placement exams. The vocabulary development, analytical writing practice, and cultural literacy gained through this program provide measurable academic advantages.

Perfect for: High school students preparing for college-level biblical studies or apologetics courses, families wanting rigorous academic preparation with strong biblical foundation, students planning to attend Christian colleges requiring biblical literacy, homeschoolers seeking curriculum that meets both academic and spiritual development goals, and parents desiring systematic Old Testament study that builds lifelong faith foundations.

This curriculum has proven particularly effective for students considering careers in ministry, Christian education, or fields requiring strong analytical and communication skills. Many families report this course as transformational in their teenager’s spiritual maturity and academic confidence.