LCTM 230 Old Testament Ethical Challenges
Dr. Paul Copan
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In-Person Intensive | November 7-8, 2025
Course Description
Questions abound these days about the ethical teachings and models presented in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. This course examines what a Christian might say about the Old Testament and defend it as an authoritative, divinely inspired text.
This course is an elective toward the Lanier Certificate in Theology and Ministry (5 contact hours).
Instructors
Dr. Paul Copan, Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Dr. Lissa Wray Beal, Professor of Old Testament, Wycliffe College, Toronto
Dr. James Hoffmeier, Professor of Old Testament (retired), Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Dr. Angus Menuge, Chair of the Philosophy Department, Concordia University Wisconsin
Schedule
PLEASE NOTE THIS REVISED SCHEDULE
Friday, November 7
Session 1: Panel discussion | 2.00-3.30 pm (The Stone Chapel)
Theme: Old Testament Ethical Challenges
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Session 2: Lecture and Discussion | 9.30-10.30 am (Pembroke, LLC)
James Hoffmeier, Professor of Old Testament (retired), Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Session 3: Lecture and Discussion | 10.50 to 11:50 am (Pembroke, LLC)
Lissa Wray Beal, Professor of Old Testament, Wycliffe College, Toronto
Lunch & Discussion 12.00-12.45 pm (Pembroke, LLC)
Session 4: Lecture and Discussion | 12:50 to 1.50 pm (Pembroke, LLC)
Angus Menuge, Chair of the Philosophy Department, Concordia University Wisconsin
Session 5: Keynote Lecture | 7.00-8.30 pm (The Stone Chapel)
Paul Copan, Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics,
Palm Beach Atlantic University