Year
2012
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour seminar weekly
Prerequisites
1 THEO1101 - Interpreting the Old Testament
1a Admission into GCTHS-Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
1b Admission into GDPTHS-Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies
1c Admission into MTHS-Master of Theological Studies
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c))
1a Admission into GCTHS-Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
1b Admission into GDPTHS-Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies
1c Admission into MTHS-Master of Theological Studies
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c))
Enrolment not permitted
THEO3106 has been successfully completed
Topic description
This topic is designed to give an introduction to the Prophets of Israel in the period 1029-539 BCE. It will discuss the prophet's role in Israel's society and develop an understanding of the prophetic literature. In depth attention will be given to particular books from which passages for exegesis will be selected.
Educational aims
In this topic students will:
- gain an appreciation of the role of the prophets in the society of ancient Israel in the period from the beginning of the monarchy to the early post-exilic years (1020-450 BCE)
- develop their skills in exegesis and theology
- develop skills in the critical evaluation of the scholarly literature in the field of Biblical Studies
- explore contemporary missional and preaching implications of the Prophetic Literature
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the topic the students will be able to:
- recognise the literary and historical issues surrounding the prophetic literature
- demonstrate competence in exegesis, including the ability to select appropriate critical tools for the text
- research, evaluate and present reasoned discussion in support of arguments
- discuss the theology of a given text and be able to apply it to a contemporary context
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2012 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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