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118 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. Offered fall and spring semesters. Two hours (MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling) or three hours (all other programs). 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. Offered fall and spring semesters. Two hours (MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling) or three hours (all other programs). 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 MA Old Testament) program. Two hours. OT 640 Book of Joshua: Analysis, Hermeneutics, and Theology A detailed study of the Book of Joshua, based on the English translations of the text. Historical background; major characters (Moses, Joshua, Caleb, Eleazer, Rahab); conquest theories; divine violence; warfare rhetoric in the Ancient Near East and Israel; archaeology; views of the "land of Israel;" theology; and Hebrew grammar, syntax, and vocabulary will be discussed inductively. The class builds on beginning Hebrew but without introducing new grammar or vocabulary and without translating more of the Hebrew Bible. It is designed as an alternative to OT 701 Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis for those who do not desire additional Hebrew beyond first-year grammar. Prerequisite: OT 502 Hebrew II. Offered fall semester. 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 642 Literature of Israel's Neighbors Read in English translation the most important ancient Near Eastern texts for the interpretation of the Bible. Creation stories from Mesopotamia, treaties and instruction books of the Hittites, Egyptian journals, letters from Canaanite kings of Jerusalem and other biblical cities, David and the Temple of Jerusalem are discussed. Two hours. OT 647 Old Testament Social Ethics Many question whether the Old Testament is able to offer guidance for modern realities. The biblical text, however, has much to say about the character and lifestyles of the community that claims to believe and follow God. This course is an orientation for an appropriate use of the Old Testament in ethics today. Certain key ethical issues will be highlighted with the goal of interacting with contemporary problems in North America and around the world. May also credit as an apologetics and ethics elective. Two hours.