OT001-812 - Old Testament Foundations

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    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 OT501. 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

  1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of the contents, themes and character of the Pentateuch and Historical books

B. Be able to

  1. Critically Analyse the content and character of the Pentateuch and Historical books
  2. Assess the cultural, historical, religious and literary influences on the Pentateuch and Historical books
  3. Evaluate evidence-based perspectives on the themes and theologies of the Pentateuch and Historical books

C. Be in a position to

  1. Apply knowledge, Critical thinking skills and perspectives from ‘Old Testament Foundations’ to current issues in Christian life, thought and ministry

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.

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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