This document provides the syllabus for an introductory Old Testament course at Winston-Salem State University. The course aims to familiarize students with the content, genres, and historical contexts of the Old Testament texts. It will cover the major sections of the Old Testament through lectures, discussions, and assignments. Students will complete reading responses, projects, exams, and a research paper. Grades will be based on class participation, exercises, exams, and creative writing assignments focused on prophecies and psalms. The course policies outline expectations for attendance, behavior, academic honesty, and accommodations for disabilities.