OT053-508 - The Psalter (English)

  • 1,856 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 8
    Credit Points
  • 0.083 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
    A
  • old testamentUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT226-100. Unit exclusions: OT014-512, OT014-612, OT014-712, OT014-812; OT021

Set Text

This unit counts towards the "set text" unit requirements of courses.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of the book of Psalms in the English text

B. Be able to

1. Outline the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding the Psalms

2. Trace the key themes and theological teachings of the Psalms

3. Comment on the meaning of selected passages of the English text of Psalms

C. Be in a position to

1. Relating the teaching of the Psalms to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts

Content

An exegetical and thematic survey of Psalms from across the five divisions of the Psalter and including examples from the major psalm genres.

With specific attention to Pss 2, 8, 16, 19, 22, 24, 46, 51, 73, 74, 96, 99, 103, 110, 116, 132, 137 or a comparable selection.

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.

 

Recommended:

Longman, T., III and P. Enns (eds), Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry and Writings (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2008).

 

Classic:

Kraus, H. J., Theology of the Psalms (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1986).

 

General:

Alter, R., The Book of Psalms (New York: Norton, 2009).

Broyles, C. G., Psalms (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1999).

Craigie, P. C., Psalms 1–50 (Word BC; Waco, TX: Word, 1983).

Harman, A.M., Commentary on the Psalms (Fearn, Christian Focus, 1998).

Limburg, J. Psalms (Louisville: WJK, 2000).

Mays, J. L., Psalms (Louisville: John Knox, 1994).

McCann, J. C., ‘Psalms’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. IV; Nashville: Abingdon, 1996).

Wilson, G.H., Psalms volume 1 NIV Application Commentary (Grand Rapids, Zondervan, 2002).