Spring 2013/Pasadena
OT506
López
OT506: EXEGESIS DEL ANTIGUO TESTAMENTO: AMOS [OT Exegesis: Amos]. Moisés López.
DESCRIPTION: This course (taught in Spanish) will focus on the Hebrew text of the book of Amos. The primary concern is to develop exegetical skill through the study of the Hebrew text of the book of Amos. We will also study the historical, social and cultural background of the book. We will analyze the forms and function of the prophetic oracles within the literary and theological context of the Minor Prophets. We will apply various interpretive tools to help us discern the message of the prophet Amos for the church today.
SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: The “art” of biblical interpretation is fundamental for sound preaching and teaching in ecclesiastical and educational settings. In addition, a better understanding of the message of the book of Amos can enhance the student’s ability to interpret today’s context with its challenges to religion and justice.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: This course will enable students to (1) better their knowledge of basic Hebrew; (2) understand the exegetical process for interpreting OT texts; (3) read the text of Amos as literature, but also as words from God; (4) become acquainted with the possible historical, social and cultural background of the book; (5) read this section of the Scriptures from distinctive perspectives such as: liberation, feminist, Latino, among others; (6) continue to improve their use of the Bible in ministry.
COURSE FORMAT: This course will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays 08:00-09:50AM. In our Tuesday sessions we will discuss issues about the background of the book of Isaiah, questions on methodology, and discussion about the reading assignments. In our Thursday sessions we will work on the translations of the text and discuss the issues involved, then contrast our translations with modern Spanish translations.
REQUIRED READING:
Botta, Alejandro F. Los doce profetas menores. Augsburg Fortress, 2006. ISBN: 978-0806680729, Pub.price $15.00 [160 pp.].
Elliger, Karl and Wilhelm Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Hendrickson Publishers, 2006. ISBN: 978-1598561623, Pub.price $37.95 [1574 pp.].
Longman, Tremper III. Introducción and Antiguo Testamento. Libros Desafio, 2007. ISBN: 978-1558830349, Pub.price $32.99.
Roque González, Alejandro. Profetas Menores del Antiguo Testamento. Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011. ISBN: 978-1463593452, Pub. Price $ 11.97 [158pp.].
See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic Advising office.
ASSIGNMENTS: Weekly preparation and participation is essential for successful completion of this course. This preparation will include reading assignments, translation, and exegetical analysis of assigned passages. When announced, exegetical analysis will be submitted as demonstration of: students' application of exegetical methods, use of tools, and understanding of the Minor Prophets.
Participation (5%),
Reading and reports on methodology (15%),
translation and exegetical analysis of assigned passages (50%),
and an exegetical project (30%).
PREREQUISITES: LG502 or equivalent. Spanish.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in Old Testament “c” (OTCE) and MA program requirements for Old Testament book study (OTBK).
FINAL EXAMINATION: No.