Summer 2004/Pasadena
Two-week Intensive: July 19-30
OT502
Pagán

OT502: PROFETAS HEBREOS. Samuel Pagán.


DESCRIPTION:

This course, taught in Spanish, is primarily and essentially an introduction to Hebrew prophetic literature, specifically, the Former Prophets (Joshua to Kings) and the Latter Prophets (Isaiah to Malachi). The study includes historical, theological, literary and canonical perspectives on selected passages, along with the prophetic traditions that inform and shape this important prophetic Hebrew literature.

RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
This course promotes and encourages an adequate understanding of God's interventions in human history in order to discover and affirm their significance and to gain an understanding of divine revelation, ethics, spirituality, and justice in contemporary society.

COURSE FORMAT:
The course will meet four hours daily, for two weeks, for lecture and discussion.

REQUIRED READING:
Eaton, A. W. Las Escrituras de Israel. San Juan: SEPR, 1997.

Gottwald, N. The Hebrew Bible: A Socio-Literary Introduction. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1985.

Newsome, J. D. The Hebrew Prophets. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1986.

Pagán, Samuel. Experimentado en quebrantos. Nashville: Abingdon, 2000.

RECOMMENDED READING:
Bright, John. A History of Israel. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1981.

Brueggemann, Walter. Old Testament Theology. Minneapolis: Augsburg-Fortress, 1997.

Childs, Brevard S. Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1991.

Miller, J. M. and J. H. Hayes. A History of Ancient Israel and Judah. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1986.

Pagán, Samuel. El misterio revelado. Nashville: Abingdon, 2003.

__________. Palabra viva. Miami: Caribe, 1995.

__________. Visión de Isaías. Miami: Caribe, 1995.

Premnath, D. N. Eighth-Century Prophets: A Social Analysis. Chalice, 2003.

Von Rad, Gerhard. Old Testament Theology. 2 vols. New York: Harper & Row, 1965.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Required of all students: class attendance daily, critical reading of assigned materials, and informed participation in daily class discussions. Course grades will be based on four academic areas:
  1. Contribution in class discussion (10%).

  2. Class presentation of exegetical and theological essays on the themes assigned by the professor (35%).

  3. Critical book review (20%).

  4. Final paper or exam (35%).

PREREQUISITES:
Spanish.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
Meets M.Div. core requirement in Old Testament "B" (OTB).

FINAL EXAMINATION:
Yes; see assignments.