Summer 2006/Pasadena
Two-week Intensive: July 17-28
OT502
Pagán

OT502: PROFETAS HEBREOS [Hebrew Prophets]. Samuel Pagán.


DESCRIPTION: This course, taught in Spanish, is primarily and essentially an introduction to Hebrew prophetic literature, specifically, the Former Prophets (Joshua to Kings) and the Latter Prophets (Isaiah to Malachi). The study includes historical, theological, literary, and canonical perspectives on selected passages, along with the prophetic traditions that inform and shape this important prophetic Hebrew literature.

COURSE OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES: This course will enable students to (1) better know and understand the Hebrew Prophets; (2) understand more about the literary features of the prophetic books; (3) better understand the historical and cultural situations of the prophetic books; (4) develop ability in interpreting prophetic texts; (5) see more clearly the nature of the Bible as both human word and holy Scripture; (6) appreciate new ways of reading Scripture; (7) have more enthusiasm for reading the Bible; (8) use the Bible better in their ministries; (9) move towards a deeper obedience to Scripture in their own lives.

RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: This course promotes and encourages an adequate understanding of God's interventions in human history in order to discover and affirm their significance and to gain an understanding of divine revelation, ethics, spirituality, and justice in contemporary society.

COURSE FORMAT: The course will meet four hours daily, for two weeks, for lecture and discussion.

REQUIRED READING:

Eaton, A. W. Las Escrituras de Israel. San Juan: SEPR, 1997.

Farmer, W. y A. Levoratti, eds. Comentario bíblico internacional. Estella: Verbo Divino, 1999.

Gottwald, N. The Hebrew Bible: A Socio-Literary Introduction. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1985.

Newsome, J. D. The Hebrew Prophets. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1986.

Pagán, Samuel. Experimentado en quebrantos. Nashville: Abingdon, 2000.

RECOMMENDED READING:
Bright, John. A History of Israel. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1981.
Brueggemann, Walter. Old Testament Theology. Minneapolis: Augsburg-Fortress, 1997.
Childs, Brevard S. Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1991.
Miller, J. M. and J. H. Hayes. A History of Ancient Israel and Judah. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1986.
Pagán, Samuel. El misterio revelado. Nashville: Abingdon, 2003.
__________. Palabra viva. Miami: Caribe, 1995.
__________. Visión de Isaías. Miami: Caribe, 1995.
Premnath, D. N. Eighth-Century Prophets: A Social Analysis. Chalice, 2003.
Von Rad, Gerhard. Old Testament Theology. 2 vols. New York: Harper & Row, 1965.

ASSIGNMENTS: Required of all students: class attendance daily, critical reading of assigned materials, and informed participation in daily class discussions. Course grade will be based on four academic areas:
  1. Contribution in class discussion (10%).

  2. Class presentation of exegetical and theological essays on themes assigned by the professor (35%).

  3. Critical book review (6-8 pp.) of Pagán, El Santo de Israel and El misterio revelado, due July 24 (20%).

  4. Final paper (15-20 pp.) due September 1, 2006 (35%).

PREREQUISITES: Spanish.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in Old Testament "B" (OTB).

FINAL EXAMINATION: No, final paper.