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127 place in the ancient world. Sit with the sages and prophets of the Bible. Satisfies the OT requirement for professional M.A. degrees only. Three hours. OT 509 Old Testament Survey for Counseling Students Surveys the content and message of the Old Testament as well as representative issues of historical background, criticism, and key texts. Journey with Israel through the wilderness and experience its conquest and settlement in the land; listen to the poetry and song of Israel's psalms and consider their place in the ancient world. Sit with the sages and prophets of the Bible. Two hours. OT 511 Israel's Early History and Poetry Surveys the content, historical background, critical issues, and key texts found in Genesis through Ruth and the poetic and wisdom literature. Journey with Israel through the wilderness and experience its conquest and settlement in the land; listen to the poetry and song of Israel's psalms, consider their place in the ancient world; and sit with the sages of the Bible. Three hours. OT 512 Kingdom of Israel and Prophets Explores how God involved himself in the life and politics of ancient Israel. This course surveys the history of Israel from the rise of the monarchy to the return from exile and the prophets during this time period. Includes 1 Samuel to Esther and Isaiah to Malachi. Three hours. OT 540-555 Studies in Selected Books Studies a book of the Old Testament in depth for exegetical and theological insights that speak to today's world. These courses are based on the English Bible. Two hours. OT 580–589 Center for Judaic Studies These courses of study are available to Denver Seminary students through the University of Denver's Center for Judaic Studies. Courses may not apply to the required electives for the Master of Arts (Old Testament) program. Two hours. OT 590, 690 Studies in Old Testament These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time interest that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. One to three hours. OT 591, 691 Individualized Study in Old Testament These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in Old Testament under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. 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 Learning Hebrew and Its Grammar (Hebrew II). 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.