PENTATEUCH AND HISTORIES (OT-2098)

This course introduces students the Pentateuch and Historical books of the Old Testament. It explores the historical, theological and literary significance of these texts both as revelation within the context of ancient Israel, and as the foundation of the narrative that the apostles present as culminating with Christ's advent. The course employs a lecture / discussion format, and evaluates student progress with a research paper (40%) and presentation (10%), reading responses (25%), and class discussion (25%). The class is for MDIV and MA students. [Introduction to Sacred Scripture]