OT Prophets OT 726/OT 727 Assignments-syllabi Pre-exilic Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah exilic Jeremiah/Lamentations, Habakkuk, Daniel, Ezekiel post-exilic Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi ~ Faith Theological Seminary 529 Walker Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA Professor: Stephen T. Hague Dates/times: Feb 1-May 10, Saturdays, 3:30-6:00 Email: SHAGUE@FAITHTHEOLOGICAL.ORG Contact: 410-323-6211 Printed on 12/12/16 ~ This syllabus serves both OT Prophet s courses. Students must have the class lecture content-syllabus on first day of class. Email me for digital version (on SkyDrive). Complete only the assignments for the course you are registered for: OT 726 Pre-Exilic Prophets Old Testament Books of the Pre-exilic Prophets is a study of the prophets preceding the Israelite Exile (Obadiah, Joel, Amos Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah). A consideration of the principles of interpretation of these prophetic writings will include a review of the historical background and critical questions concerning each of these books. OT 727 Exilic and Post-Exilic Prophets Old Testament Books of the Exilic and Post-exilic Prophets is a study of the prophets in Exile and after the Exile (Jeremiah, Lamentations, Habakkuk, Daniel, Ezekiel). A consideration of the principles of interpretation of these prophetic writings will include a review of the historical background and critical questions concerning each of these books.
The General Curriculum Objectives of these Courses To get an introductory/survey knowledge of the OT Prophets, their historical background and contexts, theology and themes, Ancient Near Eastern background, and critical matters. Learning-Objectives for these Courses To develop a sufficient grasp of the history, theology, and backgrounds of the OT Prophets. To develop a working knowledge of the exegetical and theological concerns and problems in OT Prophets. To develop skill (wisdom) in applying the timeless biblical principles derived from the OT Prophets. Curriculum Objectives and Demonstration of Learning Course assignments Related Course Objectives Percent of Course Grade 1. Readings Knowledge of the history and theology of the preexilic 25% prophets 2. Quizzes/tests To remember, reflect, and apply the knowledge and 25% skills gained from reading Robertson 3. Writing To reflect on and review readings and do research. 25% (DO NOT COPY anything from the internet, etc.) 4. Final-review To review and reflect and synthesize 25% Information Resources and Technology Needed for this Course Information technology for use in this course: Logos Bible, Bible Works, or other equivalent Bible software program for doing research and exegesis. Class Syllabus-Notes must be requested one week before class by email from the student and will be available digitally on SkyDrive. The digital version must be requested before the class begins and the student must have either these or a hard-copy in class the first day of class. Assignments for Pre-exilic Prophets (OT 726) Read all of the following and be prepared to be quizzed on the main ideas/events of each: Read all of the Pre-exilic Prophets, Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah Read pp. 1-282 (abridged 1-222) of Robertson, Palmer. Christ and the Prophets. P & R Publishing, 2004 (be sure to get the 2008 abridged edition). Read in conjunction the corresponding material on these prophets in The Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament, InterVarsity Press, 2000, by J.H.Walton, V.H. Mathews, M.W. Chavalas. Write a ten page research paper on a select biblical-theological theme in the pre-exilic prophets or a complete ten page book review of an approved commentary form the bibliography. Write/draw a diagrammatic content-historical outline of one of the Isaiah. Assignments for Exilic and Post-exilic Prophets (OT 727) Read all of the following and be prepared to be quizzed on the main ideas/events of each: Read all of the Exilic and Post-exilic Prophets: Jeremiah/Lamentations, Habakkuk, Daniel, Ezekiel, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi Read in conjunction the corresponding material on these prophets in The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament, InterVarsity Press, 2000, by J.H.Walton, V.H. Mathews, M.W. Chavalas. Read pp. 283-502 (223-378) of Robertson, Palmer. Christ and the Prophets. P & R Publishing, 2004 (be sure to get the 2008 abridged edition). Write a ten page research paper on a select biblical-theological theme in the exilic/post-exilic prophets or a complete ten page book review of an approved commentary form the bibliography. Write/draw a diagrammatic content-historical outline of Jeremiah
Tentative Class Schedule for Exilic & Post-exilic Prophets (OT 727) (also includes assignment due dates). Assignments are given here in the order of the lectures (see complete class-syllabus for further recommended readings, bibliographies, and supporting materials). Date Topic Preparation February 1 Introduction 8 15 22 Jeremiah Lamentations Quiz on Robertson chapter 11 (abridged) and the corresponding material in IVP Bible Backgrounds Commentary March 1 ARCHEOLOGY AND APOLOGETICS SEMINAR MARCH 1, 9-5 (required for all students) at FTS 8 15 22 29 April 5 12 Habakkuk Daniel Quiz on Robertson chapter 13 and the corresponding Ezekiel Quiz on Robertson chapter 12 and the corresponding 14-19 SPRING BREAK He is Risen! 26 Haggai Zechariah Quiz on Robertson chapter 14 and the corresponding May 3 Malachi Quiz on Robertson chapter 15 and the corresponding 10 Quiz on Robertson chapters 16-17 and Conclusion Paper or book review due Diagrammatic content-historical outline of Jeremiah due Course Policies and Procedures All students must have the class lecture content-syllabus on the first day of class. It is expected that the student will be on time for all classes. Lateness is not acceptable. Class participation will be expected. Non-participation is not acceptable. Cell phones and such electronic devices will be turned off or silent. No in-class texting, web-surfing, gaming. Computer use for in-class work only. Late assignments are graded F unless a variance is granted for extenuating circumstance: illness/death. No quizzes can be made-up except for two extenuating circumstance: illness/death. Active student email addresses must be kept up-to-date with the professor. Plagiarism Policy: FTS Seminary Statement on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: Plagiarism means representing any work (including original ideas and opinions) as your own that is not your own. All information, quotes, and paraphrasing from all sources must be properly documented. All work submitted for this course must be your own and written exclusively for this course. Academic dishonesty is defined as an intentional act of deception in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or effort of another person, or uses unauthorized material or fabricated information in any academic work. It includes, but is not limited to: Cheating giving or receiving answers on assigned material, using materials or aids forbidden by the instructor, alteration of academic records, unauthorized possession of examinations, the falsification of admissions, registration or other related college materials, or any other intentional use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information, or study aid. Plagiarism the offering of someone else s work, words, or idea as one s own or using material from another source without acknowledgement. Exclusive use of internet web sites for research content is discouraged. All references must be cited, NO paraphrased information. It is best to use the library databases/books for all research.
Interference interfering without permission with the work of another student either by obtaining, changing or destroying the work of another student. Buying or selling of term papers, homework, examinations, laboratory assignments, computer programs, etc. Falsifying of one s own or another s records. Knowingly assisting someone who engages in A-E above. Committing plagiarism may result in the following consequences Faculty may impose the following disciplinary actions within the context of a course, o lowering of a grade or failure for a particular assignment. o lowering of a grade, failure and/or dismissal from the course. The Division Dean or Campus Administrator responsible for the student s curriculum may impose harsher measures within the context of the seminary such as: o disciplinary probation may include a limitation on credits, mandatory repeat of a course, etc. o suspension from a curriculum. ~ Michelangelo s Sistine Chapel ~ Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Daniel
Reading % Sheet: Due on May 10 Exilic/Post-exilic Prophets (OT 727) Name is signature:. honestly read without cramming the following percentages of: The Exilic & Post-exilic Prophets %. The Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament, InterVarsity Press, 2000, by J.H.Walton, V.H. Mathews, M.W. Chavalas %. Read pp. 283-502 (223-378) of Robertson, Palmer. Christ and the Prophets. P & R Publishing, 2004 (2008 abridged edition) %. The course syllabus-handout notes by STH in-class survey together. % Total pages, apx Student comments/suggestions: Send to Professor: Stephen T. Hague Faith Theological Seminary, 529 Walker Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA shague@faiththeological.org