Spring 2011/Pasadena
OT506
López

OT506: EXEGESIS DEL ANTIGUO TESTAMENTO: ISAIAS [OT Exegesis: Isaiah]. Moisés López.


DESCRIPTION: The primary goal of this course is to develop exegetical skills through study of the Spanish text of the Book of Isaiah, in light of particular contextual aspects. Towards this goal, texts will be analyzed using various methodological principles. Specific attention will be given to systematizing various aspects of the exegetical study, discerning these aspects in modern writings and thought, and using these texts in devotional life.

SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: Exegetical skills are basic to thorough interpretation of biblical texts in ministry. Such skills enable informed evaluation of commentaries and other Spanish translations, and the use of exegetical results as the basis of theological and hermeneutical reflections.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will have demonstrated that they

  1. have a knowledge and understanding of the book of Isaiah, its literary features, its historical and cultural context, and the way it illustrates the genres of prophecy;

  2. can offer an exegesis of passages from the book(s) in question in light of a range of appropriate interpretive approaches, including ones that take account of the diversity of contexts from which the text can be read;

  3. have articulated some reflection on the significance of this part of the Bible for their discipleship and ministry;

  4. have a competence in working with texts in their original language, including familiarity with apparatuses and tools requisite to such study.

COURSE FORMAT: We will meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:50pm. On Tuesdays we will discuss issues about the background of the book of Isaiah as well as questions on methodology and the reading assignments. Thursday sessions will be devoted to the translation and discussion of portions of the Hebrew text. Instruction will be in Spanish. [NOTE: Students from OT567 (Isaiah, Spanish text) will also meet with this class for the Tuesday sessions.]

REQUIRED READING:
Elliger, Karl, and Wilhelm Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1990. ISBN: 1598561626; Pub.Price: $37.95.

Ramis Darder, Francesc. Isaias 1-39. Desclee de Brouwer, 2006. 330 pages. ISBN: 9788433020994; Pub.Price $27.17.

________. Isaias 40-66. Desclee de Brouwer, 2008. 360 pages. ISBN: 9788433022691; Pub.Price $29.88.

Three (or more) different versions of the Bible, for example: RV1960, LBLA, NVI, DHH, LBJ.

Course reader with selections reflecting current issues about feminist hermeneutics, Latin American Liberation Theology, among others.
See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Programs" available at http://schedule.fuller.edu/sot/ecds/Ling-Exeg-Biblio.html and in the Academic Advising office.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT: Weekly preparation and participation is essential for successful completion of this course. This preparation will include reading assignments, translation, and exegetical analysis of assigned passages. When announced, exegetical analysis will be submitted as demonstration of students' application of exegetical methods, use of tools, and understanding of the book of Isaiah. Course grade will be based on participation (5%), reports on reading and reports of observation on the biblical text (35%), exegetical analysis of assigned passages (35%), and an exegetical project (4000-5000 words) (25%).

PREREQUISITES: LG502 or equivalent. Spanish.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in Old Testament "b" (OTBE) and MA program requirements for Old Testament book study (OTBK).

This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (posted March 11, 2011)