Biblical Studies Archives - Science for Seminaries

09
Jul

Old Testament Exegesis: The Book of Isaiah

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

This course, taught by Paul K.-K. Cho, is an exegesis course on the Book of Isaiah which takes seriously the historical contexts of its formation, the history of composition, the literary artistry, and the theological depth of the canonical text and explores its ongoing importance for the life and faith

09
Jul

Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament 2

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

An introduction to the literature and thought of the Hebrew Bible, considered in the light of the historical contexts of its formation and its ongoing theological importance to the life and faith of the Church. The course, taught by Paul K.-K. Cho at Wesley Theological Seminary, is the second part

09
Jul

Pentateuch

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

The Pentateuch tells a story about the origins of the cosmos and of humans that provides a framework for the origins of the Israelite nation. Through an examination of the Books of Genesis, Exodus, and Deuteronomy, this course, taught by Fr. Dale Launderville at Saint John’s School of Theology and

09
Jul

Johannine Tradition

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

The Gospels and Letters of John have been very influential in the shaping of Christian theology. In this course, taught by Fr. Michael Patella at Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary, students will closely read the texts to provide an examination of the Johannine corpus within its theological, social,

09
Jul

Pentecostal Explorations of the Old Testament

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

This course, taught by Lee Roy Martin at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, is the seminary’s introductory course for Old Testament study. It focuses on exploring the Old Testament from a Pentecostal perspective in dialogue with other critical approaches. The individual books and the main divisions of Hebrew Scriptures are viewed with

09
Jul

Introduction to Old Testament

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

This course, taught by Terry Ann Smith at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, will offer a brief but comprehensive overview of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament by examining the text’s historical, literary and theological origins in the life of ancient Israel. The Old Testament/Hebrew Bible is formative for Christianity (and Judaism) and

09
Jul

Biblical Interpretation Exploring Genesis

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

Students in this course, taught by Karen Winslow or Moises Lopez, are introduced to the Old Testament and the inductive method of interpretation through an exploration of the book of Genesis, practicing close readings of the text and paying attention to genre and historical and literary contexts. Course material also

18
Jun

Environmental Biblical Interpretation

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

The course, taught by Nancy Bowen at Bethany Theological Seminary, presupposes that students bring to the class concerns for justice, the environment and its care and stewardship, and the consequences of climate change. This course is not about determining whether the Bible demands an ethic of Earth care since “no

29
May

Old Testament Survey I

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

This course, taught by Seth B. Tarrer at Knox Theological Seminary, is the first of two courses introducing the literature and theology of the Old Testament. We will cover the Pentateuch and the Historical books (Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemiah). This course provides a detailed study of the text,

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