Course Catalog

BIB325E Deuteronomy (3 credits) 9244

COURSE DESCRIPTION
A detailed study of the book of Deuteronomy with special attention to its date and authorship, its literary structure, and its importance in the progress of revelation.

LEARNING RESULTS
The learner will be able to:
• Explain the controversy concerning the date of Deuteronomy and give reasons for their own conviction.
• Apply the laws of Deuteronomy appropriately to the present day.
• Understand the covenantal structure of Deuteronomy in its literary, historical, and theological context.
• Recognize the Gospel in Deuteronomy.
• Conduct research on a specialized topic related to Deuteronomy and present their results in written form.

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Required textbook:
• The Book of Deuteronomy by P. C. Craigie, Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, 1976.
Required reading: (There is no need to purchase these books. Utilize the library or interlibrary loan to obtain these books.)
• A Survey of Old Testament Introduction by Gleason L. Archer, Chicago, Moody, 1974, pp. 251-263.
• “The Structure of the Deuteronomic Law” by Stephen A. Kaufmann in Maarav 1,2 (1978-79), pp. 105-158.
• The Treaty of the Great King by Meredith G. Kline, Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, 1963, republished as pp. 131-153 of The Structure of Biblical Authority by Meredith G. Kline, Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, 1972.
• “The Date of Deuteronomy: Linch-pin of Old Testament Criticism” by Gordon Wenham in Themelios 10 (1985), 15-20; Themelios 11 (1985), 15-18.

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INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING
Our study of Deuteronomy has hopefully not been a dry academic exercise. An effort has been made to help the student see the relevance of this great Bible book for today. This is most noticeable in the assignment to find the gospel in Deuteronomy, but is also reflected in assignments to relate the laws and covenants of Deuteronomy to the present day.

LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
To determine if the course learning results have been attained, students document their learning by submitting the following items:
• Paper on the date and authorship of Deuteronomy
• Key terms in Deuteronomy
• The laws of Deuteronomy
• Paper on the covenant at Moab
• Paper on presentation of the gospel using Deuteronomy
• Research paper on a selected topic from Deuteronomy
There are 7 lessons and 0 examinations for this course.

LEARNING EVALUATION
Evaluation is on a point system:
Learning Assignment #1 0 points
Learning Assignment #2 50 points
Learning Assignment #3 50 points
Learning Assignment #4 50 points
Learning Assignment #5 50 points
Learning Assignment #6 50 points
Learning Assignment #7 100 points
Total Points 350