DESCRIPTION: The course involves reading Isaiah section by section and studying in more detail a chapter or two from each section with the aid of commentaries. It considers major themes and motifs that run through the book, and the nature of the book's unity.

SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: The book of Isaiah offers central scriptural revelation on who God is and who we are.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students who complete the course successfully will have demonstrated that they have gained a grasp of the different parts of the book, developed their skill in analyzing and exegeting particular texts, reflected on how Isaiah is both a book located in history and also words from God, and considered how Isaiah relates to faith and life.

COURSE FORMAT: Each week students post homework (4 hours), take part in online discussion (1 hour), and meet for lecture, response to postings, and plenary discussion (3 hours). The first half of the class is given to section-by-section study, the second half to study of individual passages and thematic study. Students write two papers (40 hours).

REQUIRED READING:

NRSV or TNIV Bible and one other translation.

Syllabus and Course Notes, posted at http://www.fuller.edu/sot/faculty/goldingay.

See syllabus for recommended texts.

1. Weekly homework, participation in online discussion, and attendance at classes (pass/fail).

2. 2,500-3000 word study of a chosen text (50%).

3. 2,500-3000 word reflection on studying the book as a whole (50%).