Spring 2007/Pasadena
OT865/551
Goldingay

OT865/551: OLD TESTAMENT ETHICS SEMINAR. John Goldingay.


DESCRIPTION: The course is a PhD seminar on the content of Old Testament ethics, on method in the study of Old Testament ethics, 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.

RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: By the end of the course students should have


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 ethical implication of specific books in the Old Testament and student presentations on ethical issues within the Old Testament and on key secondary texts.

REQUIRED READING:
Wright, C. J. H. Old Testament Ethics for the People of God. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2004.

RECOMMENDED READING:
Barton, J. Ethics and the Old Testament. Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Publishing International, 1998.

Bauckham, R. The Bible in Politics. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1989.

Gottwald, N. K., and R. A. Horsley, eds. The Bible and Liberation. Rev. ed. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis/London: SPCK, 1993.

Carroll, M. Daniel, and Jacqueline E. Laosley, eds. Character Ethics and the Old Testament: Moral dimensions of Scripture. Louisville: Westminster John Knox , 2007.

Rogerson, J. Theory and Practice in Old Testament Ethics. New York: Clark, 2004.

Swartley, W. M. Slavery, Sabbath, War and Women. Scottsdale, PA: Herald, 1983.

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 ethics 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: No.