Summer 2018/Fuller Online

OT517

Pagan

OT517: OLD TESTAMENT BOOK STUDY: EZEKIEL (SPANISH TEXT) (4 Units: 160 hours). S. Pagan

DESCRIPTION: This class is a study of the content, literary qualities and theology of the book of the Prophet Ezekiel in light of its historical, political and religious background. Special consideration will be given to understanding the biblical text on its own terms and contexts, and to reading and interpreting it for contemporary Hispanic and general audiences. Attention will be given to critical tools, methodology, language, genre, the effect of culture, the person of the interpreter and the movement from interpretation to proclamation. The professor will reflect on the book’s Hebrew as part of the hermeneutical process.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Having successfully completed this course, students will have demonstrated that they (1)have readthe bookcarefully and are familiar with its contents, themes and theology;(2) can interpret passages within it in their own right and in their socio-historical, literary, canonical and theological contexts; (3) have identified central issues in the critical study of it; (4) can articulate its primary theological, pedagogical and ethical concerns; (5) can use Spanish-based tools for interpreting it;(6) can recognize hermeneutical issues arising from the diverse contexts of contemporary readers;and (7) can interpret it faithfully and creatively in the context of their congregation, of the contemporary world and of their own lives.

COURSE FORMAT: This course will be conducted online on a ten-week schedule aligned with Fuller’s academic calendar for a total of 40 instructional hours, which is outlined below in the assignment and assessment section. Students are required to interact with the material, with each other, and with the professor regularly through online discussions, reading, and other assignments that promote active learning.

REQUIRED READING: 1,050 pp. of required reading.

Ezekiel in a modern Spanish version using either RVR-60, NVI, LPD, BJ. [100 pp. assigned]

Boaldt, Lawrence, Ezequiel. Nuevo Comentario Bíblico San Jerónimo. Editorial Verbo Divino, 2015. ISBN: 8481696102, Pub. Price $125.00 [260 pp.].

Dus, Ramón Alfredo y Horacio Simian-Yofre. Ezequiel. Comentario Bíblico Latinoamericano. Editorial Verbo Divino, 2007. ISBN: 978-8481696110, Pub. Price $125.00. Available for free as a Fuller Library e-book [293 pp.].

Pagán, Samuel. Ezequiel y Daniel. Augsburg-Fortress, 2010. ISBN: 978-0806696867. Pub. Price $20.00 [264 pp.]

Course reader and encyclopedia sections as assigned including: Rom-Shiloni, Dalit; Wong, Ka Leung [95 pp.]

RECOMMENDED READING: A complete list of recommended reading will be included with the syllabus.

De Jonge, Henk Jan and Johannes Tromp.The Book of Ezekiel and Its Influence.Ashgate, 2007. ISBN: 978-0754655831, Pub. Price $124.95 ($112.00 online price).

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

Preparation for class by reading and reflecting on the required reading [1,050 pp. total]. [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1- #3, #6] [70 hours]
Class activities including personal reflections, dialogues with the professor and students, and video and Power Point presentations. [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #2, #3] [20 hours].
250-word weekly forum posts (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1, #2, #4, #6] [10 hours].
250-word weekly forum responses (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-#4] [10 hours].
Two essays on questions from the assigned readings and video lectures. [800 words each] (20%) [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-#7] [20 hours].
A ten-fifteen pages research essay on the analysis, interpretation and contextualization of a selected passage in Ezekiel. [2,500-3,500 words] (40%) [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #2-#6] [30 hours].

PREREQUISITES: BI500 or NE502; OT500 or OT501 or OT502.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Counts as a biblical elective for the 120 MDiv, 80 MAT, and 80 MATM Programs (Fall 2015). Meets the OTBK requirement for the MAT Program (Winter 2010).

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.