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
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Means of Evaluation |
Reflection Paper
Research Paper
Other
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Currently Offered | Fall 2019 |