The Pentateuch

OT420/620 (English) OT430/OT630 (Hebrew)

Learning Outcomes

  1. To familiarise candidates in some depth with a representative range of Old Testament texts;
  2. To enable candidates to engage in detailed study of particular aspects of Old Testament thought;
  3. To provide training in the skills of Old Testament exegesis, employing the various interpretative methods of biblical criticism;
  4. To help candidates think through the implications of their studies for Old Testament exposition in ministry

Content

  1. The theology of the Pentateuch with special reference to the Book of Deuteronomy, especially such themes as covenant, law, land, grace, holy war, people of God, blessing and cursing.
  2. EITHER: Exegesis of the English text of Genesis 1–11; Deuteronomy 5–8, 12, 16–18 (or comparable passages),
    OR: Translation and exegesis of the Hebrew text of Genesis 1–3 and Deuteronomy 5–7 (or comparable passages).

Workload: One semester, 4 credit points, 39 contact hours
Status: Elective
Pre-requisites / Co-requisites / Exclusions: 16 credit points of core foundation units which include OT301 and OT302. OT430 requires the completion of LA003A and LA003