Song of Solomon: Love, Marriage, and Covenant Faithfulness

Song of Solomon: Love, Marriage, and Covenant Faithfulness is a 15-lesson study of the Bible's great collection of love poetry. Students learn to read its imagery carefully while exploring themes of attraction, mutual admiration, communication, longing, marriage, faithfulness, wise boundaries, reconciliation, and enduring love.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the literary character and major themes of Song of Solomon.
• Interpret poetic imagery, dialogue, and metaphor responsibly.
• Recognize the Song's emphasis on mutual admiration, dignity, attraction, and relational delight.
• Explain the importance of wise timing, boundaries, faithfulness, communication, and commitment.
• Apply biblical wisdom to marriage and relationships without misusing the text.
• Distinguish the Song's direct literary meaning from later allegorical and theological interpretations while appreciating relevant connections within the wider Bible.

Course Content

Fifteen substantial self-study lessons follow Song of Solomon 1-8 and examine its major movements and themes. Each lesson includes biblical teaching, literary interpretation, practical relational application, a plain-text written assignment, and four multiple-choice review questions.