Course Catalog

BIB350E Poetic & Wisdom Literature (3 credits) 9743

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Hebrew poetry and wisdom as presented in the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon.

LEARNING RESULTS
The learner will be able to:
• Define the term "Wisdom Literature" and summarize what thematic features characterize the Old Testament books in this literary genre.
• Study passages in the Old Testament Wisdom books according to the context of the literary features that characterize the genre of Wisdom Literature.
• Recognize important theological themes and issues characteristic of biblical Wisdom Literature.
• Develop a biblical approach to the theological problems of evil and human suffering.
• Apply wisdom themes to his or her Christian life.

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Longman, How to Read the Psalms, Intervarsity Press, ISBN 0877849412

Kidner, The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes: An Introduction to Wisdom Literature, Intervarsity Press, ISBN 0877844054

Carson, How long, O Lord? Reflections on Suffering and Evil,2nd ed., Baker, ISBN 0801031257.

Hess, Song of Songs. Baker: ISBN 0801027128

Some sort of Study Bible (with introductory notes and commentary on the text)

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INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING
The integration of faith and learning is evidenced in this course through the required readings and the interaction of the student with those readings. Each reading informs the student about a specific area of importance relating to wisdom literature. The assignments call for interaction with this material, but also focus on applying wisdom principles (most often through personal journals) to the student's life.

LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
To determine if the course learning results have been attained, students document their learning by submitting the following items:
• Paper on Wisdom Literature
• Paper on the Psalms
• Part 1 and part 2 of your own study on the Psalms
• Paper on Proverbs: General Considerations
• Paper on Proverbs and you
• Paper on Ecclesiastes
• Paper on Job
• Paper on Song of Songs
There are 8 lessons and 0 examinations for this course.

LEARNING EVALUATION
Evaluation is on a point system:
Assignment #1 100 points
Assignment #2 100 points
Assignment #3 100 points
Assignment #4 100 points
Assignment #5 100 points
Assignment #6 100 points
Assignment #7 100 points
Assignment #8 100 points
Total Possible 800 points