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Course Descriptions
Old Testament
OT400 Hebrew I (3)
Study of basic grammar and vocabulary. Fall semester. Mr. Estelle.
OT401 Hebrew II (1)
Continuation of grammar and vocabulary study. Prereq., OT400 or placement by examination. Winter term. Mr. Estelle.
OT402 Hebrew III (4)
Reading of Hebrew prose, study of syntax, introduction to textual criticism. Prereq., OT401 or placement by examination. Spring semester. Mr. Van Ee.
OT403 Hebrew IV (2)
Reading of Hebrew prose and introduction to lexical semantics. Prereq., OT402 or placement by examination. Fall semester. Mr. Van Ee.
OT501 Pentateuch (4)
A biblical-theological analysis of God’s covenantal administration of his kingdom during the period covered by the Pentateuch. Study of the emergence and formation of the Old Testament canon. Survey of the higher criticism of the books of the Pentateuch. Spring semester. Mr. Estelle.
OT520 English Bible Survey (2)
An introductory overview of the content of the Scriptures in English translation, especially for students desiring to increase their knowledge of the chronology of redemptive history and the structure and contents of the Old Testament and New Testament writings. Spring semester. Mr. Keele.
OT523 Worship in the Old Testament (2)
This course will discuss the sacred places, people, offerings, and festivals of the Old Testament. We shall trace the redemptive historical development of forms of worship from the Garden of Eden to the exilic period and beyond. The focus will be exegetical, interacting with the biblical materials rather than with the historical-critical approaches. The goal of the course is to form a solid biblical basis from which to address the issues of worship that face the contemporary church. Mr. Duguid.
OT524 Ezekiel(2)
Exegesis of the Book of Ezekiel in its canonical context; consideration of Ezekiel’s place among the prophets and the application of his message in the contemporary context. Prereq., OT403. Mr. Duguid.
OT528 Understanding the Book of Job (2)
This course will cover the literary and historical integrity of the book of Job in the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament, and the summary of its theme and purpose in the Epistle of James will be demonstrated. The several phases of the story which this book unfolds, the distinctiveness of each and its relationship to what has preceded it, together with the roles of those referred to in the book—namely God, Satan, and Job, his friends and Elihu—will then be examined. Mr. H. Jones.
OT530 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (2)
Sound principles and practices for interpreting the Scriptures in English translation. Fall semester 2005. Staff.
OT601 Historical Books (3)
Special introduction to the historical books of the Old Testament and to the historical, literary, and theological character of Hebrew narrative; exegesis of selected passages, development of a biblical theological approach to this literature. Prereq.,
OT403, OT520. Spring semester. Mr. Van Ee.
OT605 Exodus Motif in Scripture (2)
This course will trace the use of the prevalent Exodus motif throughout Scripture and will explore the interpretive and canonical significance of the unfolding drama of redemptive revelation. Combining readings in the Hebrew Old Testament (especially Isaiah 40-66) and Greek New Testament with insights from Biblical Theology (i.e., older and more recent authors), the course will aim to illustrate a methodology for dealing with prominent motifs in the Bible. Prereq., OT402 & NT403 or equivalent. Mr. Estelle.
OT606 Hebrew Readings in Esther (2)
Translation and exegesis of the Book of Esther, with consideration of the literary character of the narrative and discussion of the application of the Book of Esther in the contemporary context. Prereq, OT402. Staff.
OT630 Introduction to Aramaic and the Book of Daniel (2)
Introduction to the Aramaic language, both biblical Aramaic and extra-biblical Aramaic are discussed. An exegetical and biblical theological approach to the text of Daniel with special focus on the Aramaic stories in Daniel 2-7. Prereq., OT 402. Mr. Estelle.
OT701 Psalms and Wisdom Books Part I (2)
Special introduction to the poetical books of the Old Testament and to the nature of Hebrew poetry. Genre and contextual analysis of the Psalms, exegesis of selected passages, and development of a biblical-theological approach to this literature. Prereq., OT403, OT520. Fall
2007. Mr. Van Ee.
OT701b Psalms and Wisdom Books Part II (1)
An examination of the genre of wisdom literature, with a particular
focus on the Books of Proverbs and Song of Solomon, with a view to
preaching or teaching Bible studies from these passages faithfully
and effectively. This course can be taken as an elective or in
conjunction with the M.Div., OT701 requirement. Winter 2008. Mr.
Duguid.
OT702 Prophetical Books (3)
The nature and history of the prophetic institution in Israel. Introduction and exegesis of selected passages, with special attention to the messianic theme and eschatological patterns. Prereq., OT403, OT501, OT520. Spring semester.
Mr. Estelle.
OT710 Patriarchal Narratives (2)
A study of the place and significance of the Patriarchal Narratives within the Pentateuch and wider redemptive history, with a view to developing skill in preaching and teaching from these texts. Prereq., OT403. Staff.
OT780 Hebrew Readings in Amos (2)
Continuing the study of the phonology, morphology, syntax and script of classical biblical Hebrew through a close reading of the book of Amos. Prereq., OT403, OT501, OT520. Mr. Estelle.
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