Fall 2006/Pasadena
OT805/569
Goldingay
OT805/569: OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY SEMINAR. John Goldingay.
DESCRIPTION: The course is a PhD 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.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES: 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.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: See course objectives/learning outcomes.
COURSE FORMAT: The course meets weekly for three-hour sessions. 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.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- 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. Vol. 2 at
www.fuller.edu/sot/faculty/goldingay and at Library Reserve.
- 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.
ASSIGNMENTS: 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).
PREREQUISITES: Master's level students must have completed the MDiv core
requirements in Old Testament (or equivalent study) and have permission of the
professor.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective.
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.