Fall 2008/Pasadena
OT805
Jacobs
OT805: OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY SEMINAR. Mignon R. Jacobs.
DESCRIPTION: This PhD seminar is a study of the field of Old Testament
theology looking at both the history of scholarship and contemporary models of
theology. Its emphasis is the examination of the role of the biblical text in
the task of OT theology, the intertextual dimensions and influence of Hebrew
and Jewish thought as integral of OT theology.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: The Seminar is designed to facilitate the following
outcomes: (1) that students acquire knowledge of the area of study; (2) that
students demonstrate competency in articulating (verbal and written) the
development of scholarship within the area of study; (3) that students
evaluate the nature and significance of scholars' use of the Old Testament text
in the construction of their ideas.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: The Seminar fosters an opportunity for students to be
conversant with their theological legacy and the impact on their thoughts and
that of the community.
COURSE FORMAT: This seminar will meet during three-hour weekly sessions for
discussion and reports.
REQUIRED READING:
- Barr, James. The Concept of Biblical Theology: An Old Testament
Perspective. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999.
- Brueggemann, Walter. Theology of the Old Testament: Testimony, Dispute,
Advocacy. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1997.
- Eichrodt, Walther. Theology of the Old Testament. Volumes 1 and 2.
Translated by J. A. Baker. Old Testament Library. Philadelphia: Westminster,
1961.
- Gerstenberger, Erhard S. Theologies in the Old Testament. Translated
by John Bowden. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2002.
- Gunneweg, A. H. J. Understanding the Old Testament. Old Testament
Library. Translated by John Bowden. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1978.
- Knierim, Rolf. The Task of Old Testament Theology. Grand Rapids:
Eerdmans, 1999.
- Ollenburger, Ben C. Old Testament Theology: Flowering and Future.
Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 2004.
- Perdue, Leo G. Restructuring Old Testament Theology: After the Collapse
of History. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2005.
- von Rad, Gerhard. Old Testament Theology. Volumes 1 and 2.
Translated by D. M. G. Stalker. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1965.
- Course "Selected Bibliography" will be available during class
session. Students may supplement but may not replace the readings.
ASSIGNMENTS: Preparation consisting of weekly reading and reports (20%);
presentation and review of theological works (30%); a final paper that will be
the construction of a theology based on Old Testament texts (50%). **Prior
to the first meeting, students are required to read at least 250 pages and be
prepared to discuss. Students may select one of the following or a combination
of the following Eichrodt, Knierim, Perdue, and/or Gunneweg.**
PREREQUISITES: Survey of the OT and exegetical course in the Old Testament.
Knowledge of Hebrew.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: PhD Seminar.
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.
This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (9/08)