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LCTM 103 Exodus and its Effects

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Dr. Carmen Imes

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In-Person Intensive | October 9-10, 2026

Course Description

The liberation of the Israelite slaves from Egyptian bondage proves to be the most significant event historically and theologically in the Old Testament. In this course we will explore the book of Exodus, its background, its events, and its effects upon the Jewish people.

The course cost is $45.

This course is a core course toward the Lanier Certificate in Theology and Ministry (5 contact hours).

Instructors

Dr. Carmen Imes, Associate Professor of Old Testament at the Talbot School of Theology

Dr. James Hoffmeier, (Ret.) Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Dr. Bill Arnold, Asbury Theological Seminary

Dr. Chris McKinny, Associate Professor of Archaeology at Lipscomb University

Schedule

Friday, October 9th 2.00—3.30 pm

Optional Panel Discussion: “Did the Exodus Really Happen?”

Friday, October 9th 6.30—8.45 pm

6:30-7.30 Session 1: Carmen Imes “Mythbusting the Ten Plagues”

7:45-8.40. Lecture 2: James Hoffmeier “What Was God Doing in the Exodus?”

Saturday, October 10th 9.30—1:00 pm

9:30-10:30 Lecture 3: Chris McKinny “What is an Ark? — the Ark of the Covenant in the Bible and Archaeology”

10:50-12:00 Lecture 4: Bill Arnold “How to Love and Worship Like an Israelite”

12:00-1:00 Boxed Lunches and Q&A

Saturday, October 10th 7.00-9.00 pm

Keynote Lecture: Carmen Imes “Exploring Exodus”

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