Summer 2001/Pasadena
Two-week Intensive
OT502
Pagán

OT502: PROFETAS HEBREOS. Samuel Pagán.

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DESCRIPTION:

This course, taught in Spanish, is primarily and essentially an introduction to Hebrew prophetic literature, specifically, the Former Prophets (Joshua to Kings) and the Latter Prophets (Isaiah to Malachi). The study includes historical, theological, literary and canonical perspectives on selected passages, along with the prophetic traditions that inform and shape this important prophetic Hebrew literature.

RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:

This course promotes and encourages an adequate understanding of God's interventions in human history in order to discover and affirm its significance and to gain an understanding of divine revelation, ethics, spirituality, and justice in contemporary society.

COURSE FORMAT:

The course will meet four hours daily, for two weeks, for lecture and discussion.

REQUIRED READING:

Eaton, A. W. Las Escrituras de Israel. San Juan: SEPR, 1997.

Gottwald, Norman. The Hebrew Bible: A Socio-Literary Introduction. Fortress Press, Philadelphia, 1985.

Newsome, J. D. The Hebrew Prophets. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1986.

Pagán, Samuel. Experimentado en quebrantos. Nashville: Abingdon, 2000.

Pixley, Jorge. Historia sagrada, historia popular. San José, Costa Rica: DEI, 1991.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Bright, John. A History of Israel. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1981.

Brueggemann, Walter. Old Testament Theology. Minneapolis: Augsburg-Fortress, 1997.

Childs, Brevard S. Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1991.

Miller, J. M. and J. H. Hayes. A History of Ancient Israel and Judah. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1986.

Von Rad, Gerhard. Old Testament Theology. 2 Vols. New York: Harper and Row, 1965.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Required of all students: class attendance daily, critical reading of assigned materials, and intelligent participation in daily class discussions. Course grades will be based on three academic areas:

1. Contribution in class discussion (25%).

2. Class presentation of exegetical essays on the themes assigned by the professor (50%).

3. Final exam (25%).

PREREQUISITES:

Spanish.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:

Meets M. Div. core requirement in Old Testament "B" (OTB).

FINAL EXAMINATION:

Yes.