Course Catalog

BIB303E Old Testament Prophets (3 credits) 9521

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Writing Prophets of the Old Testament are considered with special emphasis given to the historical background, messianic message, and content, together with specific theological concepts and teachings that are pertinent to modern times.

LEARNING RESULTS
Upon successful completion of this course the student will:
• Gain a basic knowledge of the Writing Prophets
• Appreciate the Prophets from a distinctly Christian perspective (Matt. 5:17)
• Gain an understanding of the facts and their significance for the whole interpretation of the character of God and of His working in history (theology)
• Interpret and apply the teachings of these books for life and faith
• Prepare to such an extent that the student will be prepared to teach part or all of the course in his or her church

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Chisholm, Robert B., Jr. Handbook on the Prophets. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2002.

Ryken, Leland, et al. Dictionary of Biblical Imagery. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1998.

A good study Bible, preferably in a modern translation. The updated New American Standard Version (NAU) or the New International Version (NIV) are particularly recommended. The King James is welcome for individuals who are comfortable with its style. Unless otherwise noted, all of the Bible quotations contained in this course will be from the updated New American Standard Bible, © 1995 by The Lockman Foundation (NAU).

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INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING
The integration of faith and learning in this course comes from gaining knowledge and understanding of God's Word in the Old Testament, combined with research, scholarship, prayer, and reflection upon the meaning of the texts for everyday life and faith in the church. Further integration occurs when the instructor evaluates and interacts with the student's essays in each assignment.

LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
To determine if the course learning results have been attained, students document their learning by submitting the following items:

Assignment #1 Essays
Assignment #2 Essays
Assignment #3 Essays
Assignment #4 Essays
Assignment #5 Essays
Assignment #6 Essays
Assignment #7 Essays
Assignment #8 Essays
Assignment #9 Essays
Assignment #10 Essays
Assignment #11 Essays
Assignment #12 Essays
Assignment #13 Essays
Exegetical Paper

Lessons 1 - 13 are worth 100 points each, and the paper counts as three lessons for a total of 16 grades totaling 1600 points.

LEARNING EVALUATION
Lesson 1 Introduction and Amos
Lesson 2 Hosea
Lesson 3 Isaiah 1 - 39
Lesson 4 Isaiah 40 - 66
Lesson 5 Micah
Lesson 6 Joel; Jonah
Lesson 7 Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah; Obadiah
Lesson 8 Jeremiah 1- 25
Lesson 9 Jeremiah 26 - 52
Lesson 10 Ezekiel 1 - 24
Lesson 11 Ezekiel 25 - 48
Lesson 12 Daniel
Lesson 13 Haggai; Zechariah; Malachi
Exegetical Paper