OT001-512 - Old Testament Foundations

  • 2,679 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
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  • old testamentUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT301. Unit exclusions: It is not permitted to enrol in this unit concurrently with OT003-512, OT003-712

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate essential knowledge and understanding of the contents, themes and character of the Pentateuch and Historical books

B. Be able to

1. Outline the content and character of the Pentateuch and Historical books

2. Describe 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

1. Relating perspectives from ‘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

  1. Joshua and Judges
  2. 1 and 2 Samuel
  3. 1 and 2 Kings

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.


Prescribed:

Satterthwaite, P. E., and J. G. McConville, Exploring the Old Testament, vol. 2: A Guide to the Historical Books (Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2007).

 

Recommended:

Blenkinsopp, J., The Pentateuch: An Introduction to the First Five Books of the Bible (New York: Doubleday, 2000).

Clines, D. J., The Theme of the Pentateuch (2nd ed.; Sheffield: JSOT, 1997).

Hamilton, V. P., Handbook on the Historical Books (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001).

Wenham, G., Exploring the Old Testament: The Pentateuch (London: SPCK, 2003).

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