Fall 2011/Pasadena
OT501
López

OT501: PENTATEUCO [Pentateuch]. Moisés López.


DESCRIPTION: The course studies the origin and historical context of the first five books of the Christian Bible from Genesis to Deuteronomy; the different blocks of "law" and the principles they embody; the books as a narrative with a plot, characters, and themes; and their significance for Christian faith, life, and ministry.

SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: These books are of foundational significance for an understanding of the gospel, of the covenant commitment of the people of God, and of the human condition.

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


COURSE FORMAT: The course will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions for lecture and discussion.

REQUIRED READING:
A Bible.

García López, F. El Pentateuco. Estella (Navarra): Editorial Verbo Divino, 2003. ISBN: 978-84-8169-594-6. Publisher Price 26.97 euros.

Ska, Jean-Louis. Introducción a la lectura del Pentateuco. Verbo Divino, 2001. ISBN: 8481694355. Publisher Price $35.00.

Childs, Brevard S. Pentateuco: El Libro del Éxodo: Comentario critico y teológico. Traducción por Enrique Sanz Jiménez-Rico. Verbo Divino, 2003. ISBN: 978-84-8169-399-7. Publisher Price 45.58 euros.

Douglas, M. Pureza y peligro. Madrid: Siglo XXI, 1991. ISBN: 9789506025519. Publisher Price $13.40.

Course reader.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
  1. Attendance and weekly reading and assignments (15%)

  2. A short paper (7 to 9 pages) by the middle of the course (35%)

  3. A longer final paper (10 to 12 pages) (50%)

PREREQUISITES: Spanish.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in Old Testament "a" (OTA) ; meets MAT (2010) program requirement.

This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (July 2011)