Fall 2010/Pasadena
OT502
Goldingay

OT502: THE HEBREW PROPHETS. John Goldingay.


DESCRIPTION: The course studies the contents of the Former Prophets (Joshua to Kings) and the Latter Prophets (Isaiah to Malachi), their possible historical backgrounds, different approaches to their interpretation, and their significance for us today.

SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: The narrative from Joshua to Kings and the Prophets offer revolutionary insight on God, the world, human life, leadership, and the people of God.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students successfully completing the course will have shown that they have


COURSE FORMAT: The course meets weekly for three-hour sessions; in addition students spend one hour per week in online discussion with other students in their group. Classes also require specific reading of the biblical text and other preparation, on average a further four hours per week. Recordings of the class are posted on Moodle and on iTunes.

REQUIRED READING:
TNIV or NRSV Bible..

Arnold, B. T., and H. G. M. Williamson, eds. Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books. InterVarsity Press, 2005. ISBN 0-8308-1782-4. $60.

Eaton, J. H. Mysterious Messengers. Eerdmans, 1998. Posted on the course site on Moodle.

Syllabus and Course Notes, posted on Moodle during finals week of the quarter before the course.

RECOMMENDED READING: Recommended reading will be listed in the course syllabus.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
  1. Attendance at classes, preparation homework, and participation in online discussion (pass/fail)

  2. Two 2,500-3,000-word papers (50% each)

PREREQUISITES: None.

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

This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (July 2010)