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111 OT 640 Book of Joshua: Analysis, Hermeneutics, and Theology A detailed study of the Book of Joshua, based primarily on the English translations of the text, With reference to important linguistic features from the Hebrew text. The course covers: historical background; major characters (e.g. Moses, Joshua, Caleb, Rahab); conquest models; divine violence; warfare rhetoric; archaeology; views on the "Land of Israel;" theological themes; Hebrew grammar, syntax, and vocabulary will be discussed inductively. The class is designed as an alternative to OT 701 Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis for those who desire only a limited amount of Hebrew beyond the first- year grammar and syntax. Prerequisite: OT 502 Hebrew II. Offered fall semesters. Three hours. OT 641 Hebrew Reading Increases speed and comprehension in the reading of the Hebrew text. Prerequisite: OT 701 Hebrew Exegesis of Old Testament Texts. Two hours. OT 648 Book of Genesis Perhaps no biblical book is more important for understanding the beauty and care of creation, the need for redemption, and God's great plan for humanity. Engage in a detailed study of the text of Genesis, examining the great texts of creation, the fall, the covenant with Abraham and Sarah, and how God works through their family. Compose a teaching outline and paper on a selected passage from the book, and study the historical, cultural, and theological interpretation of the book. The class is designed as an alternative to OT 701 Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis for those who desire only a limited amount of Hebrew beyond the first-year grammar and syntax. Prerequisites: OT 502 Hebrew II. Offered spring semesters. Three hours. OT 649 Reading the Psalms for Today The psalms are the most widely read part of the Old Testament among Christians today. This course will explore 10 representative psalms from different poetic genres, employing new methods for the interpretation of biblical poetry, including new approaches to parallelism and metaphor theory, intertextuality, and reception history. Employing imaginative reading strategies which will include the use of psalms in the fine arts and popular culture, you will acquire the skills to apply all of the biblical psalms in theologically responsible ways to modern Christian faith and praxis, with particular emphasis on social justice and creation care. The class is designed as an alternative to OT 701 Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis for those who desire only a limited amount of Hebrew beyond the first-year grammar and syntax. Prerequisites: OT 501 and OT 502. Three credit hours. OT 661 Old Testament Theology and Religion Course includes three components: (1) Discover significant issues and achievements of recent scholarly endeavor in Old Testament theology; (2) consider the history of the discipline and read the most influential theologies of the Old Testament—how have modern believers understood their faith in the Old Testament and its relationship to the New Testament?; and (3) examine the actual beliefs and practices of ancient Israel using archaeological and textual evidence—how did the ancient people of God live out their faith in the contexts of other religions and cultures? Special attention is given to Old Testament teachings on gender and the global mission of God. Offered spring semesters. Three hours. OT 701 Hebrew Exegesis of Old Testament Texts Focuses on the study and interpretation of selected Hebrew texts or delves into a book of the Hebrew Bible. This course develops skills in translation and in the use of scholarly tools for an in-depth exegetical analysis of Hebrew texts. This is an essential course for all who wish to preach and teach from the Old Testament. Prerequisite: OT 502 Hebrew II. Offered fall, spring and summer semesters. Three hours.