This unit will engage in a critical study of the prophetic literature of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It will examine the prophetic writings against their varied historical, social, political and religious contexts, and will also explore critical issues associated with their interpretation. The unit examines the major theological and ethical themes of the prophetic writings and critically evaluates their contemporary relevance. Special attention is given to a select collection of prophetic texts. The course aims to further develop exegetical and interpretive competence through the critical and creative application of historical, literary, socio-cultural, and ideological methods of analysis to a range of prophetic texts.
Unit code: BA9030P
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Demonstrate an understanding of the distinctive writings of the biblical prophets from the pre-exilic, exilic and post-exilic periods |
2. | Demonstrate an understanding of critical issues associated with the interpretation of prophetic literature |
3. | Discuss the contextual nature of prophecy in the social, political and religious life of Israel |
4. | Discuss major theological and ethical themes in the prophetic literature and critically evaluate their contemporary relevance. |
5. | Demonstrate advanced skills in Old Testament critical method through exegesis and interpretation of various prophetic texts |
6. | Demonstrate self-guided learning, including research, writing and communication |
15 Points of Biblical Studies
Lectures; Exercises; Seminars; Tutorials
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Exegetical Essay | Exegetical Essay – 2500 Words |
0 | 40.0 |
Book Review | Structural Analysis of a Prophetic Book – 1000 Words |
0 | 20.0 |
Essay | Essay exploring a theme in one of the Minor Prophets – 2500 Words |
0 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2014
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-04 13:36:38 +1100