Theology of the Hebrew Bible Syllabus BA Level 6 (original) (raw)

S halom and welcome to the Theology of the Hebrew Bible! This module builds on previous study of the History and Literature of the Hebrew Bible (2.201). It encourages theological reflection on the literature and key themes of the Hebrew Bible, setting these in the light of the historical development of the Old Testament against its background, and in the context of contemporary theological and missiological issues. Module Objectives As a result of studying this module, you should be able to: 1. Describe the basic issues in the current debate on the nature of Old Testament Theology, and outline the history, scope, organisation, methods and relevance of the subject, with reference to previous studies and associated disciplines. 2. Articulate the major theological themes of the Hebrew Bible, explain the methodological and critical issues involved in their study, and illustrate how such topics may be relevantly applied in contemporary and cross-cultural contexts. 3. Effectively engage with the text of the Hebrew Bible, bringing an informed theological perspective to bear on exegesis of individual passages and books. 4. Have fun, and develop a closer walk with the Lord! (Bibliographies to be updated)