Introduction to the Old Testament

College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s)
Course Code SMB1007HF
Semester First Semester
Section 6101
Online Yes
Credits One Credit
Location Online - Asynchronous
Description

This course is an introduction to the Hebrew Bible, commonly known In Christian circles as the Old Testament. It aims to famltiarize students with the structure of the OT, Its key themes, its historical context, and the story it narrates. The course's primary methodology is historical-critical, but it wlll also employ additional perspectives and methodologies in the pursuit of the meanlng(s) of OT texts. Topics to be considered include: ancient Near Eastern context, primeval history, the patriarchs, the exodus, the Deuteronomistic History, the monarchy, the exife, prophets and prophecy, biblical poetry., and wisdom literature.

Schedule N/A
Start Time TBA
End Time TBA
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 20
Teaching Method
Readings
Other
Means of Evaluation
Reflection Paper
Research Paper
Other
Currently Offered Fall 2019