Introduction to the Old Testament

Date Cancelled
College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s)
Course Code SMB1501HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
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 Sat
Start Time 9:00
End Time 11:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 20
Teaching Method
Workshop
Readings
Tutorial
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Short Paper
Other
Currently Offered Winter 2020