OT001-612 - Old Testament Foundations
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2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
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12Credit Points
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0.125 EFT
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6AQF level
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Category foundational unitA
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Old Testament Unit Discipline
Prerequisites
This unit may only be undertaken by students enrolled in the Bachelor of Divinity
Exclusions
It is not permitted to enrol in this unit concurrently with OT003.Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students willA. Know and understand
Demonstrate Developing knowledge and understanding of the contents, themes and character of the Pentateuch and Historical books
B. Be able to
1. Analyse the content and character of the Pentateuch and Historical books
2. Critically Reflect on current scholarship regarding the cultural, historical, religious and literary influences on the Pentateuch and Historical books
3. Present Organised evidence-based perspectives on the themes and theology of the Pentateuch and Historical books
C. Be in a position to
Apply perspectives from current scholarship regarding ‘Old Testament Foundations’ to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts
Content
Section A. The Pentateuch/Torah
1. Genesis 1-11.
2. Genesis 12-50.
3. Exodus.
4. Leviticus/Numbers.
5. Deuteronomy.
Section B. Historical books/ Former Prophets
6. Joshua and Judges.
7. 1 and 2 Samuel.
8. 1 and 2 Kings.
Further Information
Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT501.Set Readings
This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.
Blenkinsopp, J., The Pentateuch: An Introduction to the First Five Books of the Bible (New York: Doubleday, 2000).
Merrill, E., Kingdom of Priests (Grand Rapids: BakerAcademic, 2008).
Hamilton, V. P., Handbook on the Historical Books (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001).
Satterthwaite, P. E., and J. G. McConvlle, Exploring the Old Testament, vol. 2: A Guide to the Historical Books (Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2007).
Wenham, G., Exploring the Old Testament: The Pentateuch (London: SPCK, 2003).
Classics:
Clines, D. J., The Theme of the Pentateuch (2nd ed.; Sheffield: JSOT, 1997).
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