Spring 2015/Pasadena
OT506
López
OT506: EXEGESIS DEL ANTIGUO TESTAMENTO: AMOS [OT Exegesis: Amos] (4 Units: 160 Hours). Moisés López.
DESCRIPTION: This course (taught in Spanish) will focus on the Hebrew text of the book of Amos. The primary concern is to develop exegetical skill through the study of the Hebrew text of the book of Amos. We will also study the historical, social and cultural background of the book. We will analyze the forms and function of the prophetic oracles within the literary and theological context of the Minor Prophets. We will apply various interpretive tools to help us discern the message of the prophet Amos for the church today.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: This course will enable students to (1) better their knowledge of basic Hebrew; (2) understand the exegetical process for interpreting OT texts; (3) read the text of Amos as literature, but also as words from God; (4) become acquainted with the possible historical, social and cultural background of the book; (5) read this section of the Scriptures from distinctive perspectives such as: liberation, feminist, Latino, among others; (6) continue to improve their use of the Bible in ministry.
COURSE FORMAT: This class meets twice weekly for two hour sessions for a total of 40 instructional hours in the classroom for lecture and discussion. In our Tuesday sessions we will discuss issues about the background of the book of Isaiah, questions on methodology, and discussion about the reading assignments. In our Thursday sessions we will work on the translations of the text and discuss the issues involved, then contrast our translations with modern Spanish translations.
REQUIRED READING: 675 total pp. required.
Abrego de Lacy, J. M. Los libros proféticos. IEB 4. Editorial Verbo Divino, 2003. ISBN: 978-8471517234, **OUT OF PRINT [80 pp. required].
Asurmendi, Jesús M. Amos y Oseas. CB64. Editorial Verbo Divino, 1989. ISBN: 978-8471516091, Pub. Price $16.50 [64 pp.].
Botta, Alejandro F. Los doce profetas menores. Augsburg Fortress, 2006. ISBN: 978-0806680729, Pub. Price $15.00 [30 pp. required].
Elliger, Karl and Wilhelm Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Hendrickson Publishers, 2006. ISBN: 978-1598561623, Pub. Price $37.95 [20 pp. required].
Sicre, José L. Con los pobres de la tierra: La justicia social en los profetas de Israel. Ediciones Cristiandad, 1984. ISBN: 978-8470573644, Pub. Price $62.65 [23 pp. required].
Weems, Renita J. Amor maltratado: Matrimonio, sexo y violencia en los profetas hebreos. Editorial Desclée De Brouwer, 1997. ISBN: 978-8433012494, Pub. Price $11.00 [180 pp. required].
See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic Advising office.
NOTE: Another 278 pages will be read on secondary reading of books related to our course such as Bible Commentaries, Journals, and Bible Dictionaries.
ASSIGNMENTS: 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 Minor Prophets.
675 pp. of required reading and reports on methodology (15%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-5]. [45 hours].
Translation and exegetical analysis of assigned passages (50%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-5]. [45 hours].
A 3,000-word exegetical project (30%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1-6]. [30 hours].
PREREQUISITES: LG502 or equivalent. Spanish.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets the Biblical Language Text Exegesis requirement in the 120 MDiv program. Meets the OTBE or OTCE in the 144 MDiv Program. Option to meet Ancient Context of the Old Testament Emphasis and Ancient Near East Studies Emphasis requirement.
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.