COURSE PURPOSE
To develop in learners the ability to think originally in the field; to encourage learners to apply ancient Near Eastern parallels to the study of the book of Exodus; and to encourage learners to think critically about the leading scholars and perspectives in the field.- OT 702 Exegesis of the Book of Exodus
- OT 703 Critical Issues in Studying the Old Testament Historical Books
- OT 716 Book of Genesis Critique and Survey
- OT 800 Comparative Studies in Old Testament History
COURSE PURPOSE
To develop in learners the ability to think originally in the field, to encourage learners to apply evidence from the ancient Near East to the task of writing Old Testament history, and to encourage learners to think critically about the leading scholars and perspectives in the field.
- OT 805 Principles and Practice of Biblical Archaeology
Course Purpose: To develop the doctoral student's ability to summarize and formulate the range of options in Old Testament studies, including general and special introduction, Old Testament history, textual transmission, formation of the canon, critical approaches to Old Testament study, and the current state of Old Testament studies; to evaluate critically those options through a grid of biblical, theological, and historical criteria; and to engage in original biblical research, assessment, and construction.
