Introduction to the Old Testament

Date Cancelled
College Regis College
Instructor(s)
Course Code RGB1005HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

This introductory course explores the thematic unity of the Old Testament under the heading of Covenantal Theology. Significant covenantal moments in the Bible are studied in their historical settings and context, cultic realizations, and literary expressions (Abram, Sinai, David/Zion, Prophecy, Exile, Deuteronomistic texts, Priestly texts- Creation I Noah I Abraham, Wisdom, Covenant in the New Testament). Literary and rhetorical analysis, historical and textual criticism are employed as means of exploring the biblical texts.

Schedule Tue
Start Time 16:00
End Time 18:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 42
Teaching Method
Seminars
Means of Evaluation
Other
Previously Offered Winter 2016
Currently Offered Winter 2017