Spring 2014/Houston

OT506

Dearman

OT506: OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: JEREMIAH (HEBREW) (4 Units). J. Andrew Dearman.

DESCRIPTION: This course is an exegetical study of the book of Jeremiah, which includes translation and interpretation of selected passages of the Hebrew text, along with lecture and discussion of the basic themes of the book.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students successfully completing this course will have demonstrated (1) a fundamental knowledge of the content and structure of Jeremiah; (2) the ability to use resources that inform our understanding of the Hebrew text; (3) skill in translating and interpreting the prophetic text; (4) an ability to reflect theologically upon the central themes of the book for Christian faith.

COURSE FORMAT: The course meets once week in a 3.5 hour session over the ten week quarter for lectures and regular discussion.

REQUIRED READING: Approximately 1,200 pages total.

English Version of the Bible (NRSV, TNIV, CEB)

Brown, Francis, S. R. Driver, and Charles A. Briggs A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament, with an appendix, containing the Biblical Aramaic. Hendrickson, 1996. ISBN: 978-1565632066, Pub. Price $34.95 [1216 pp.].

Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. 5th ed. Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1997. ISBN: 978-3438052223, Pub. Price $39.99 [1574 pp.].

Lalleman, Hetty. Jeremiah and Lamentations. Inter Varsity Press, 2013, ISBN: 978-0830842834, Pub. Price $18.00 [318 pp.].

Course Reader of articles and handouts

RECOMMENDED READING:

Allen, Leslie C., Jeremiah: A Commentary. Westminster John Knox, 2008. ISBN: 978-0664222239, Pub. Price $60.00 [576 pp.].

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

  1. 1,200 pages of required reading, including use of Hebrew Bible and Hebrew language resources for translation purposes.

  2. Class participation in translation exercises and discussion (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-3].

  3. Class presentation of an exegetical project [20 minutes] (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-4].

  4. Paper on the exegetical project presented in class [2,500-3,000 words] (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-4].

  5. Final exegetical paper [3,500-4,000 words] (40%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-4].

PREREQUISITES: LG502

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in Old Testament "B" (OTBE) and MA program requirement for Old Testament book study (OTBK).

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.


NOTE: This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. Textbook prices are set by publishers and are subject to change.