DESCRIPTION:

The course is a Ph.D. Seminar on the content of Old Testament theology, on method in the study of Old Testament theology, and on issues raised by setting the Old Testament in the context of Christian faith and vice versa. Up to three master's level students may be admitted, with the professor's permission.

By the end of the course students should have

• read a number of the books of the Old Testament and reflected on their theological significance ;

• considered key questions about the theological interpretation of the Old Testament;

• reflected on the relationship between Old Testament faith and New Testament faith.

The course meets weekly for three hours. Professor Goldingay will give presentations at the opening and closing classes. Classes in between will include discussion of the theological implication of specific books in the Old Testament and student presentations on theological issues and on key secondary texts.

Brueggemann, W. Theology of the Old Testament: Testimony, Dispute, Advocacy. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1997.

Childs, B. S. Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1986.

Eichrodt, W. Theology of the Old Testament. Trans. J. A. Baker. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1961.

Goldingay, J. Old Testament Theology. Vol. 1. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2003.

Knierim, R. The Task of Old Testament Theology. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans, 1995.

Vriezen, T. C. An Outline of Old Testament Theology. 2nd rev. ed. Newton, MA: C. T. Branford, 1970.

Westermann, C. Elements of Old Testament Theology. Trans. Douglas W. Stott. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1982.

Students will complete assigned readings in the Bible and secondary literature (for master's level students, a minimum of 1,000 pages), and on this basis write a research/reflection paper on issues in the study of Old Testament theology in the context of faith in Christ (for master's level students, a 20-page paper).

Master's level students must have completed the M.Div. core requirements in Old Testament (or equivalent study) and have permission of the professor.

Elective.

None.