TH 555 - Survey of the Old Testament

• Assignments: Varied throughout the term
• Interactivity: Discussion Boards

• Evaluate the connections among the history (major time periods), literature (genres), and theologies of the Old Testament, as well as ancient, medieval and modern methods for studying them.
• Synthesize the meanings of these ancient Israelite sacred texts by learning to discriminate among the literary, social, and religious dimensions of the texts.
• Create “close readings” of particular passages in the Old Testament, with special attention to genre, using relevant secondary sources.
• Evaluate the relationship between these ancient Jewish writings and the Catholic conception of them as canon.
• Display critical thinking and communication skills through formal writing assignments and discussion opportunities.

 

Credits: 3