This online independent study course covers the period of biblical history from the crossing of the Jordan until the Exile. The scope of the course includes the period of the Judges, Samuel, and Kings. In particular, the course outlines the basic content of the Books of Judges, Samuel and Kings, explains the narrative thread which connects the history of Israel, describes the theology of the Deuteronomist and how it fits in to biblical theology and Catholic theology as a whole, lists and describes important figures from this biblical period (e.g. Samson, David, Samuel, Elijah).