S E V E N T H - D A Y A D V E N T I S T T H E O L O G I C A L S E M I N A R Y OTST570 READINGS IN OLD TESTAMENT (ENGLISH): JEREMIAH November 11 15, 2012 Jiří Moskala, Th.D., Ph.D. InMinistry Center Intensive MA in Pastoral Ministry
O T S T 5 7 0 READINGS IN OLD TESTAMENT (ENGLISH): JEREMIAH N O V E M B E R 11 1 5, 2 0 1 2 InMinistry Center Intensive MA in Pastoral Ministry G E N E R A L C L A S S I N F O R M AT I O N Class acronym: OTST570 Class name: Readings in Old Testament (English): Jeremiah Semester & year: Fall Semester 2012 Class location: Beltsville SDA Church 4200 Ammendale Road Beltsville, MD 20705 Class time/day: 6:00 pm 8:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 4:30 pm, Monday Wednesday 8:00 am 12:00 am, Thursday Credits offered: 3 I N S T R U C T O R C O N TA C T D E TA I L S Instructor: Jiří Moskala, Th.D., Ph.D. Telephone: 269.471.3205 Email: moskala@andrews.edu Office location: Seminary N112 Office hours: Contact Dorothy Show to arrange an appointment. Secretary: Dorothy Show Telephone: 269.471.2861 E-mail: showd@andrews.edu B U L L E T I N C L A S S D I S C R I P T I O N Covers selected books/passages of the Old Testament, based primarily on the English text with reference to the Hebrew/Aramaic original, normally offered off campus for the MA Min students and others who have not taken Hebrew. Not applicable for MDiv credit. Repeatable. 2
C L A S S O B J E C T I V E S The primary objectives of this class are to: A. Identify and apply basic tools of Old Testament exegesis as a foundation for sermon preparation. B. Review the basics of sermon preparation with the emphasis on expository preaching. C. Develop principles for preaching from the book of Jeremiah. D. Historical and literary background of the book of Jeremiah. E. Exegetical study of the book of Jeremiah. F. Prepare cogent sermon outlines on various sections of the book of Jeremiah. G. Preach an effective sermon on a chosen passage from the book of Jeremiah. Secondary objectives include: A. Learn how to use the biblical spiritual disciplines, especially prayer and the study of Scripture. B. Obtain advanced understanding of who is a prophet and his ministry. C. Learn the nature of biblical covenant. D. Value regular Bible study and deep reflection upon it. E. Value the principle of Sola Scriptura and the need for the Holy Spirit in interpreting Scripture. F. Practice sound methods of exegesis using original languages, guided by appropriate hermeneutics. G. Embrace an Adventist theology, identity, and mission informed by the Great Controversy theme. H. Engage in biblical and theological reflection as the basis for ministry. I. Defend the faith with a Christocentric emphasis. T E X T B O O K S, R E C O M M E N D E D R E A D I N G S A N D C L A S S B I B L I O G R A P H Y Required (Read at least 150 pages from each textbook.): 1. Craige, Peter C., Paige H. Kelley, and Joel F. Drinkard, Jr. Jeremiah 1 25. Word Biblical Commentary, vol. 26. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 1991. (ISBN No. 978-0849902253) 2. Dearman, J. Andrew. Jeremiah, Lamentations. The NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2002. (ISBN No. 978-0310206163) 3. Huey, F. B., Jr. Jeremiah and Lamentations. New American Commentary, vol. 16. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 1993. (ISBN No. 978-0805401165) 4. McLaren, Ross H. Jeremiah, Lamentations. Holman Old Testament Commentary. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2006. (ISBN No. 978-0805494747) G R A D I N G C R I T E R I A A N D C O U R S E A S S E S S M E N T I T E M S Grading System Grading will be based on the following: 30% Final Examination 40% Sermon/Exegesis Paper 15% Presentation in Class 15% Four Reading Reports 3
Grading Scale: A 100 94% B 86 82% C 75 71% A- 93 90% B- 81 79% C- 70 68% B+ 89 87% C+ 78 76% D 67 60% Before Class Requirements A. Read the whole book of Jeremiah at least once. B. Read the four required textbooks at least 150 pages from each commentary. C. Prepare one detailed outline of a new sermon from the book of Jeremiah which will be preached during the intensive course. During Class Requirements A. Regular attendance with preparation to discuss in class the different issues regarding preaching from the book of Jeremiah. B. Study the material provided in the class. C. Sermon presentation Each student will prepare in English a detailed outline of the sermon he/she will present in the class. If you choose to do an exegetical paper instead of a full sermon manuscript, you will still need to present this one sermon in class. This outline has to be given to the instructor and other class members before the actual preaching of the sermon. D. Final Examination A final exam will be given covering class lectures. Date of the final exam: Thursday, November 15, 2012. After Class Requirements A. Submit the sermon preached in class which has been expanded to a full manuscript (10 15 pp.; double spaced). If in the sermon there are quotations from or thoughts dependent on articles, books, etc., footnotes giving the citations should be included in the full-manuscript sermon. OR B. An exegetical paper instead of the full-manuscript sermon may be submitted (10 15 pp.; double spaced).. Guidelines for the Exegesis PaperCSeven Parts (Summary) 1. TitleCcrucial choice; it gives the main thought and flavor to the paper and tells what a reader can expect and look for. 2. Table of contentsca very important item which shows the flow of thoughts; it must flow straight like a river; more detailed content is better for understanding of the development of the argument (fully developed and written at the end of the writing process). 3. IntroductionCit must contain: a. Statement of the problem. b. Purpose of the study (intention)csignificant questions have to be asked what to expect and what should be accomplished. c. MethodologyChow the study will be conducted to get the final results. 4
d. History of Interpretation (major studies). e. Delimitation of the study. 4. Main Body of the StudyClogical steps (not all items must necessarily be included): 1 st StepCChoice of the text (5B10 verses) delimitation of the text (justify the beginning and end of the passage) translation of the text 2 nd StepCHistorical background of the chosen book or/and passage (authorship, main persons, events, places, dates, archaeology). 3 rd StepCLiterary context larger (general) context immediate context 4 th StepCLiterary structure of the selected passage. 5 th StepCLiterary genrecnarrative, poetry, prophecy, genealogy, parable, prayer, dream, irony, hymn, song, irony, dialogue, speech, etc. 6 th StepCContent and grammatical study of the text: key words, unique vocabulary, frequency, sentences, syntax, sounds, patterns, plot, intention of the text, main thoughts, play words, concepts, ideas, allusions, puns, specific features, repetitions, parallels, inclusio, rhythm, accents, rhetoric, etc. 7 th StepCTheology and message (relevancy and application with illustrations). 5. IntertextualityChow the chosen biblical text is used in the rest of the Old Testament and then in the New Testament. 6. Summary and ConclusionCneed to match with the introduction; summary of the study may be provided; clear answers must be given to the research introductory questions (unique contribution(s) may be mentioned). 7. BibliographyCbooks and articles with full data. An excellent paper is always supplied with appropriate footnotes which are like windows to support what was stated in the text and provide additional material for further study. C. Four Reading/Reaction Reports Four written reaction reports, each 2B3 pages in length and typed (double spaced) on the following required textbook: 1. Craige, Peter C., Paige H. Kelley, and Joel F. Drinkard, Jr. Jeremiah 1 25. 2. Dearman, J. Andrew. Jeremiah, Lamentations. 3. Huey, F. B., Jr. Jeremiah and Lamentations. 4. McLaren, Ross H. Jeremiah, Lamentations. These reports will declare that all the materials related to the report have been read and will present an evaluation of the reading. In this evaluation the student will address questions such as: What is your overall impression of your reading-positive or negative? What insights did you gain? What areas did you find most helpful and why? Which were disappointing and why? What issues would you have liked to see the author(s) address? What questions or difficulties arose from your reading? All reading/reaction reports and one sermon (or exegetical paper) are due by Friday, April 19, 2013. E-mail (preferably in PDF format) them to Dr. Moskala and copy to his secretary Dorothy Show (showd@andrews.edu). 5
H O W M U C H T O TA L T I M E I N V E S T M E N T F O R T H I S C L A S S? Requirements for this three-credit class will take the average student the following time: Required Reading (600 pp. + book of Jeremiah) 43 hrs Final Exam 8 hrs 4 Reading Reports (4 reports x 2 pp. x 3 hr./p.) 24 hrs\ Sermon/Research Paper and Sermon Outline (10 pp. x 3 pp./hr.) 30 hrs Class Time 30 hrs Total Hours for this class 135 hrs C L A S S P O L I C I E S Classroom Policy No recording of the lectures will be allowed. Disability Accommodations Give a statement about how you will fulfill disability accommodations (e.g., if you qualify for accommodations under the American Disabilities Act, please see the instructor as soon as possible for referral and assistance in arranging such accommodations.) Class Attendance Regular attendance at all classes, laboratories and other academic appointments is required of each student. Faculty members are expected to keep regular attendance records. The syllabus notifies students of the attendance requirements. Andrews University 2012 2013 Bulletin, page 38 Class Absences Whenever the number of absences exceeds 20% (10% for graduate classes) of the total course appointments, the teacher may give a failing grade. Merely being absent from campus does not exempt the student from this policy. Absences recorded because of late registration, suspension, and early/late vacation leaves are not excused. The class work missed may be made up only if the teacher allows. Three tardies are equal to one absence. Registered students are considered class members until they file a Change of Registration form in the Office of Academic Records. Andrews University 2012 2013 Bulletin, page 38 Excused Absences Excuses for absences due to illness are granted by the teacher. Proof of illness is required. Residence hall students are required to see a nurse on the first day of any illness which interferes with class attendance. Non-residence hall students should show written verification of illness obtained from their own physician. Excuses for absences not due to illness are issued directly from the dean's office. Excused absences do not remove the student's responsibility to complete all requirements of a course. Class work I s made up by permission of the teacher. Academic Integrity In harmony with the mission statement (p. 18), Andrews University expects that students will demonstrate the ability to think clearly for themselves and exhibit personal and moral integrity in every sphere of life. Thus, students are expected to display honesty in all academic matters. Academic dishonesty includes (but is not limited to) the following acts: Falsifying official documents; Plagiarizing, which includes copying others' published work, and/ or failing to give credit properly to other authors and creators; Misusing copyrighted material and/or violating licensing agreements (actions that may result in legal action in addition to disciplinary action taken by the University); 6
Using media from any source or medium, including the Internet (e.g., print, visual images, music) with the intent to mislead, deceive or defraud; Presenting another's work as one's own (e.g., placement exams, homework assignments); Using materials during a quiz or examination other than those specifically allowed by the teacher or program; Stealing, accepting, or studying from stolen quizzes or examination materials; Copying from another student during a regular or take-home test or quiz; Assisting another in acts of academic dishonesty (e.g., falsifying attendance records, providing unauthorized course materials). Andrews University takes seriously all acts of academic dishonesty. Such acts as described above are subject to incremental discipline or multiple offenses and severe penalties for some offenses. These acts are tracked in the office of the Provost. Repeated and/or flagrant offenses will be referred to the Committee on Academic Integrity for recommendations on further penalties. Consequences may include denial of admission, revocation of admission, warning from a teacher with or without formal documentation, warning from a chair or academic dean with formal documentation, receipt of a reduced or failing grade with or without notation of the reason on the transcript, suspension or dismissal from the course, suspension or dismissal from the program, expulsion from the university, or degree cancellation. Disciplinary action may be retroactive if academic dishonesty becomes apparent after the student leaves the course, program or university. Departments and faculty members may publish additional, perhaps more stringent, penalties for academic dishonesty in specific programs or courses. Andrews University 2012 2013 Bulletin, page 38 I N S T R U C T O R P R O F I L E Jiří Moskala is professor of Old Testament exegesis and theology and chair of the Old Testament Department at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan. He joined the faculty in 1999. Born in Cesky Tesin, Czech Republic, Moskala received his bachelor of arts in 1976, master of theology in 1979, and doctor of theology in 1990, all from the Protestant Theological Faculty of Charles University, Czech Republic. His dissertation was entitled: The Book of Daniel and the Maccabean Thesis: The Problem of Authorship, Unity, Structure, and Seventy Weeks in the Book of Daniel (A Contribution to the Discussion on Canonical Apocalyptics) and was published in the Czech language. In 1998, he completed his doctor of philosophy from Andrews University. His dissertation is entitled: The Laws of Clean and Unclean Animals of Leviticus 11: Their Nature, Theology, and Rationale (An Intertextual Study) and has been published under the same title. Prior to coming to Andrews, Moskala served in various capacities (ordained pastor, administrator, teacher, and principal) in the Czech Republic. He is a member of different theological societies and has authored or edited a number of articles and books in the Czech and English languages. In addition, he has participated in several archaeological expeditions in Tell Jalul, Jordan. Moskala is married to Eva Moskalova. They have five grown children (Andrea, Marcela, Petra, Daniel, and David), three sons-in-law (Michael, Jonathan, and Gregory), one daughter-in-law (Katie), and two granddaughters (Zasha and Luccia) and one grandson (Grigoriy IV). 7