| OT 1164 01 | PREACHING THE OLD TESTAMENT TEXTS | Summer Term 2017-2018 |
An introduction to preaching from the Old Testament. The course examines various types of texts from the Old Testament, including narrative, law, and prophecy, and explores different hermeneutical approaches to preaching these texts. Special attention is paid to theological themes and to the preaching of these texts for the sake of Christian life and faith.
Prerequisite: PR 0510 – Foundations of Biblical Preaching |
| OT 0115 01 | LAW AND NARRATIVE | Spring Semester 2017-2018 |
An overview of the Pentateuch (Genesis – Deuteronomy), the Deuteronomistic History (Joshua – 2 Kings), and other narrative texts, with attention to both legal material and narrative texts. Attention is paid to major theological themes, events, books, and figures. Attention is also paid to hermeneutical and exegetical issues regarding interpreting Old Testament law and Hebrew narrative. Texts are studied in order to equip students to interpret them for the sake of Christian life and ministry.
Equivalency: SG0702 Scripture and Its Witnesses II |
| OT 0115 01 | LAW AND NARRATIVE | Fall Semester 2017-2018 |
An overview of the Pentateuch (Genesis – Deuteronomy), the Deuteronomistic History (Joshua – 2 Kings), and other narrative texts, with attention to both legal material and narrative texts. Attention is paid to major theological themes, events, books, and figures. Attention is also paid to hermeneutical and exegetical issues regarding interpreting Old Testament law and Hebrew narrative. Texts are studied in order to equip students to interpret them for the sake of Christian life and ministry.
Equivalency: SG0702 Scripture and Its Witnesses II |
| OT 1144 50 S6 | THE BOOK OF JOB | Fall Semester 2017-2018 |
An examination of the book of Job and the theological questions it raises. Special attention is paid to questions about suffering, the problem of evil, and the nature of divine justice. The book is also examined in light of Christian theology and pastoral practice. Brief consideration is given to the place of Job within the context of other biblical wisdom literature. |
| OT 1144 01 | THE BOOK OF JOB | Summer Term 2016-2017 |
An examination of the book of Job and the theological questions it raises. Special attention is paid to questions about suffering, the problem of evil, and the nature of divine justice. The book is also examined in light of Christian theology and pastoral practice. Brief consideration is given to the place of Job within the context of other biblical wisdom literature.
Advanced elective.
Prerequisites: SG0701/SG0702 Scriptures and Its Witnesses; and LG0110 Hebrew.
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| SG 0702 01 | SCRIPTURE AND ITS WITNESSES - II | Spring Semester 2016-2017 |
An inquiry into the Old and New Testaments as Christian scripture and the Bible's multiple ways of presenting the nature of God and God's commitments to the world and its peoples. Students develop a nuanced outlook of the Bible as a whole as they gain experience identifying how several theological ideas receive different expression in the scriptures at different times in the history of Israel and the church. Small discussion groups provide weekly opportunities to interpret several books from the Old and New Testaments in greater depth while attending to those books' connections to other parts of scripture. Students consider how they lead others in making sense of the Bible in light of their current realities and for the sake of exploring and articulating their Christian faith. The course brings students' cultural contexts into conversation with the Bible and emphasizes how understanding the Bible requires them to engage other biblical interpreters as essential conversation partners. Prerequisite: SG0701 Scripture and Its Witnesses I (or OT1110 or NT1210-NT1213).
FULFILLS PAULINE TRADITION REQUIREMENT |
| SG 0702 50 | SCRIPTURE AND ITS WITNESSES - II | Spring Semester 2016-2017 |
An inquiry into the Old and New Testaments as Christian scripture and the Bible's multiple ways of presenting the nature of God and God's commitments to the world and its peoples. Students develop a nuanced outlook of the Bible as a whole as they gain experience identifying how several theological ideas receive different expression in the scriptures at different times in the history of Israel and the church. Small discussion groups provide weekly opportunities to interpret several books from the Old and New Testaments in greater depth while attending to those books' connections to other parts of scripture. Students consider how they lead others in making sense of the Bible in light of their current realities and for the sake of exploring and articulating their Christian faith. The course brings students' cultural contexts into conversation with the Bible and emphasizes how understanding the Bible requires them to engage other biblical interpreters as essential conversation partners. Prerequisite: SG0701 Scripture and Its Witnesses I (or OT1110 or NT1210-NT1213); FULFILLS PAULINE TRADITION REQUIREMENT |
| SG 0701 01 | SCRIPTURE AND ITS WITNESSES - I | Fall Semester 2016-2017 |
An inquiry into the Old and New Testaments as Christian scripture and the Bible's multiple ways of presenting the nature of God and God's commitments to the world and its peoples. Students develop a nuanced outlook of the Bible as a whole as they gain experience identifying how several theological ideas receive different expression in the scriptures at different times in the history of Israel and the church. Small discussion groups provide weekly opportunities to interpret several books from the Old and New Testaments in greater depth while attending to those books' connections to other parts of scripture. Students consider how they lead others in making sense of the Bible in light of their current realities and for the sake of exploring and articulating their Christian faith. The course brings students' cultural contexts into conversation with the Bible and emphasizes how understanding the Bible requires them to engage other biblical interpreters as essential conversation partners. |
| BP 7529 01 | COLLOQUY - SECOND YEAR DMIN - BP | DMIN Session - BP 2016-2017 |
Colloquy for Second Year students - Biblical Preaching DMin degree program. COURSE MEETS JUNE 19-23, 2017 |
| OT 1160 01 | PSALMS | Summer Term 2015-2016 |
This course introduces students to the God of the Psalter and role of the psalms in the life of faith. Students are introduced to the interpretation of Hebrew poetry as well as the theological interpretation and analysis of the main types of psalms. Consideration is given to the use of psalms in Christian worship, preaching ministry, hymnody and spirituality. Prerequisite: SG0701/SG0702 - Scripture and Its Witnesses and LG0110 - Biblical Hebrew
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| OT 1130 01 S6 | BIBLE AND ECOLOGY | Spring Semester 2015-2016 |
An examination of biblical texts that speak of creation and humanity’s place in it. Special attention is paid to the topic of human vocation vis-à-vis creation, especially in light of contemporary environmental issues. NOTE: CLASS WILL ALSO INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS; MEETS TWO WEEKENDS - April 8-9 and April 29-30, 2016, Friday 6-9 pm; Saturday 9 am-4 pm. |
| OT 3117 01 F6 | FIVE SCROLLS | Spring Semester 2015-2016 |
An examination of selected material from Ruth, Esther, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and/or Lamentations. Texts are studied with attention to their use in preaching, worship, and pastoral care. |
| CD 1613 01 | HOLY LAND-PEOPLE PLACES PRAYERS | January Term 2015-2016 |
An introduction to the history, cultures, and peoples of Israel and Palestine. Participants in this course visit places holy to Christians, Jews, and Muslims, exploring the biblical texts associated with those places and the opportunities they present for enhancing preaching and teaching. Participants also learn about current geo-political realities in the region, visiting with Palestinians and Israelis and hearing their stories, their struggles, and their hopes for the future. The class will include historical and theological reading, reflection, and discussion. This course will have a significant cross-cultural learning component.
TRAVEL COURSE CONTACT INSTRUCTOR IN ORDER TO REGISTER;
PRIORITY DEADLINE: JULY 16, 2015
FULFILLS CCME
ELCA RECIPROCITY COURSE |
| CD 1613 02 | HOLY LAND-PEOPLE PLACES PRAYERS | January Term 2015-2016 |
An introduction to the history, cultures, and peoples of Israel and Palestine. Participants in this course visit places holy to Christians, Jews, and Muslims, exploring the biblical texts associated with those places and the opportunities they present for enhancing preaching and teaching. Participants also learn about current geo-political realities in the region, visiting with Palestinians and Israelis and hearing their stories, their struggles, and their hopes for the future. The class will include historical and theological reading, reflection, and discussion. This course will have a significant cross-cultural learning component.
TRAVEL COURSE. CONTACT INSTRUCTOR IN ORDER TO REGISTER;
PRIORITY DEADLINE: JULY 16, 2015
FULFILLS CCME
ELCA RECIPROCITY COURSE |
| OT 1144 01 F6 | THE BOOK OF JOB | Fall Semester 2015-2016 |
An examination of the book of Job and the theological questions it raises. Special attention is paid to questions about suffering, the problem of evil, and the nature of divine justice. The book is also examined in light of Christian theology and pastoral practice. Brief consideration is given to the place of Job within the context of other biblical wisdom literature. |
| BP 7519 01 | COLLOQUY - FIRST YEAR DMIN-BP | DMIN Session - BP 2015-2016 |
Colloquy for First Year students - Biblical Preaching DMin degree program. COURSE MEETS JUNE 20-24, 2016 |