Old Testament History and Literature

OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY AND LITERATURE

COURSE SYLLABUS Zion Bible College OT1331-01, 3 Credits Spring 2011 Tuesdays (8:00 – 10:50 a.m.) – Fine Arts Center (FAC)

Rev. David Hodge, Adjunct Faculty Office: Admissions, Academy Hall 126 Campus Phone: 978-478-3432 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Wednesday 4:00-5:00 pm or by appointment

The mission of Zion Bible College is to teach and train students for excellent Pentecostal ministry, in fulfillment of the Great Commission.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a survey of the Old Testament in its historical, canonical, geographical, and cultural contexts. Attention is given to distinctive features, main events and outstanding personalities, as well as literary structure, genre, and important theological themes in the history of ancient Israel. This study gives a comprehensive and panoramic view of Israel’s progressive understanding of her election and covenantal relationship with God.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon the completion of this course, each student should be able to: 1. Define and explain the key terms and contextual elements of the Old Testament. 2. Outline the order of the Old Testament books and identify the central features, people, and events of each book. 3. Recall the literary structures, styles, techniques and divisions of the Old Testament. 4. Summarize biblical doctrines and theological themes found in the Old Testament. 5. Explain the development of God’s redemptive plan through the Old Testament narrative. 6. Discover godly principles and apply them to contemporary circumstances.

TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS: 1. The Holy Bible. New International Version. 2. Arnold, Bill T. and Bryan E. Beyer. Encountering the Old Testament. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2008. 3. Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers. 7th ed. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press, 2007.

PROFESSOR’S PERSONAL GOALS: During the scope of this course, it is my desire to fulfill the following goals: 1. To cultivate a greater understanding of the nature, character, and works of God. 2. To foster an appreciation of the Old Testament as the divine and living Word of God. 3. To provide a basic overview of the historical and literary context of the Old Testament. Textbooks and other Old Testament courses will provide more detail. 4. To reveal how the Old Testament is relevant to twenty-first century Christianity.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 1/10/11 2

The following requirements are designed to provide a strong foundation upon which to build your future study of the Bible. 1. Quizzes: Three (3) announced quizzes will be administered during the semester. The purpose of these quizzes is to reduce the amount of information which must be required on single exams. The content of the quizzes will be announced in advance of the date. Reviewing summaries, key terms and people, and study questions in the text will be beneficial in preparation for quizzes and exams. Quizzes cannot be made up if missed. 2. Examinations: There will be three (3) exams throughout the semester (including the final exam). Exams will be composed of objective questions including true/false, completion, matching, and multiple choice but will also include essays and short answer questions to ensure that you understand concepts and Scripture applications. They will generally cover the following (although this is subject to minor adjustments):  Exam 1 will test the Pentateuch (books of Moses).  Exam 2 will cover the period from Saul to the Fall of Israel.  Exam 3 (the final) will primary evaluate the era from 722 BC to the post-exilic period but will also include questions from prior quizzes and exams. 3. Bible and Textbook Reading: Each student will be required to read the entire textbook (Encountering the Old Testament) and the following selections from the Old Testament: Genesis, Deuteronomy, Judges, 2 Samuel, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Proverbs 1-9, Jeremiah, Hosea, and Zephaniah (about 250 pages).  While it is best to complete the reading in conjunction with class lessons, verifications will be accepted until you submit your final exam.  You may complete your Bible reading from any version you choose. Listening to an audio version of the Bible is acceptable (if you are conscious).  Bible and textbook reading will be divided into individual assignments. You may obtain credit for each assignment completed (e.g. the reading of Genesis). No credit will be granted for the completion of partial assignments. The reading will be verified by submitting a verification at the end of the semester.  I am willing to assist you in developing a more detailed reading schedule on an individual basis if needed. 4. Homework: Analysis questions will be assigned from the textbook to review important material from the textbook and class lectures and to help prepare for quizzes and exams.  Homework may be typed or neatly written. The chapter and question numbers should be included with each response.  Homework assignments must be submitted in class on the due date to receive full credit. Assignments received after the due date will receive a 10 point deduction.  No late homework will be accepted after the final exam is submitted.  The lowest homework score will be dropped. 5. Character Sketch: Each student must submit a character sketch of an Old Testament individual. Choose one of the following: Joseph, Deborah, Jezebel, Uzziah, or Ezra.  This paper must be a minimum of 2 full pages and a maximum of 4 and arranged in Turabian format including an outline and headers.  The content of the sketch should be as follows. o Identify where the person is mentioned in Scripture (Old and New Testaments). o Note the major events of the individual’s life and what he/she is known for.

2 3 OT 1331-01 D. Hodge o Explain how Scripture evaluates this person’s life (positively or negatively) and give the reason(s) why. o Evaluate and describe the individual’s leadership qualities (positive or negative). o Share at least one application which you can draw from the individual’s life. In other words, what lesson can we learn from what the person did or did not do? o You must consult at least two non-internet biblical research sources in preparation for your presentation (Bible dictionary, Bible encyclopedia, commentary, etc.) and properly cite them in your paper and sources consulted.  The paper is due in class on Tuesday, February 22 (see Due Dates below).

POLICIES: 1. Class Attendance: Zion believes that the classroom is an important part of the learning process, and therefore attendance for all class periods is not only expected but necessary. If you are absent for any reason, it is your responsibility to obtain all notes and handouts distributed during your absence. Six (6) absences are permitted throughout the semester for illness, personal matters, or emergencies. Excessive absences will be handled as outlined in the Student Handbook. 2. Cell Phones: Due to federal regulations related to the CLERY Act, cell phones are permitted in class in case of a campus emergency. All phones must be on vibrate and need only be checked if every phone vibrates at the same time. 3. Plagiarism: A student who submits written material as his/her own work which has been copied in whole or in part from an author or another person’s paper without acknowledgement is guilty of plagiarism. This includes copying material from printed books and magazines without giving credit to the original source. Material, whether published or unpublished, copied from another writer, must be identified by the use of quotation marks with specific citation of the source. Paraphrased material must likewise be attributed to the original author. Any student who submits a plagiarized paper or who permits another person to copy his/her work is subject to any of the following actions: a. A grade of “zero” or “F” for the paper. b. Failure in or expulsion from the class. c. Being reported for further disciplinary action according to the Student and Faculty Manuals. 4. Cheating: Cheating is a breach of integrity and will be dealt with by the professor or higher authorities if needed. Cheating consists of such infractions as using unauthorized notes or material when taking an examination; copying answers to examination questions, obtaining or helping others to obtain, unauthorized copies of examination questions, copying another person’s class work/assignments and/or homework and submitting it as one’s own; having another student do one’s paper, or any other assignment, in whole or in part and submitting the assignment as one’s own work; allowing another student to copy one’s paper or assignment; and copying another student’s paper with that student’s permission. Any student found guilty of cheating will be subject to one or more of the following actions: a. Receive an “F” for the assignment or course. b. Dorming or campusing c. Suspension d. Dismissal

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5. Due Dates: a. Make-up exams will only be permitted according to the guidelines outlined in the Student Handbook and must be completed within one week of the original exam date. No makeup quizzes will be administered. b. The character sketch is due at the beginning of class on February 22, no exceptions. Extensions will only be granted for the following four reasons: 1) hospitalization for illness. A doctor’s note confirming such is required; 2) extended serious illness that prevents a student from attending class. This requires a doctor’s note and signature of verification from the student’s Resident Director; 3) funerals or family emergencies granted as an approved absence by the Academic Dean and Dean of Students; 4) school-approved activities. If the student meets one of these exceptions, a “Request for Extension Form” must be filled out one week in advance of the due date. The form can be obtained from the Office of Admissions or the Office of the Academic Dean. If your paper is turned in after attendance is taken on the due date, you will receive an automatic point deduction of five (5) points. For each twenty-four hour period (including Saturdays, Sundays and school breaks) the paper is not turned in, there will be a forfeiture of five (5) points from the total points. If the paper is not submitted within five twenty-four hour periods after the due date and time, an automatic score of zero (0) will be entered for the grade with no chance of making up the paper. If a hard copy cannot be presented in person by the specified time and hour, an email copy may be submitted by the deadline for verification of completion with a hard copy following. c. No work will receive credit after the final exam has been submitted. d. A comprehensive list of due dates for all assignments follows. This is the anticipated framework but it is subject to change.

4 5 OT 1331-01 D. Hodge Date Preparation Lecture Topics Assignments Due 2/1/11 Syllabus and Introduction 2/8/11 Read Text pgs 21-75 Introduction and Genesis Read Genesis 2/15/11 Read Text pgs 77-115 Exodus Quiz 1 – Introductory Study for Quiz 1 material Homework 1 Homework 1 2/22/11 Read Text pgs 117-154 Leviticus-Deuteronomy Character Sketch Read Deuteronomy 3/1/11 Read Text pgs 157-193 Joshua-Ruth Exam 1 – Pentateuch Read Judges Homework 2 Study for Exam 1 Homework 2 3/8/11 No Class Spring Break 3/15/11 Read Text pgs 195-207 1 Samuel 3/22/11 Read Text pgs 209-220 281- 2 Samuel & Psalms Quiz 2 – Joshua-Ruth 288, & 303-312 Homework 3 Read 2 Samuel Study for Quiz 2 Homework 3 3/29/11 Read Text pgs 221-228, Solomon & Wisdom Literature 289-301, & 313-335 Read Proverbs 1-9 4/5/11 Read Text pgs 228-243, The Kingdom 930-722 BC Quiz 3 – Poetical Books 339-352; & 439-449 Homework 4 Read Hosea & Zephaniah Study for Quiz 3 Homework 4 4/12/11 Read Text pgs 244-261 & The Kingdom 722-586 BC Exam 2 – The Kingdoms 353-381 from 1050-722 BC Read Jeremiah Homework 5 Study for Exam 2 Homework 5 4/19/11 Read Text pgs 383-405 & The Kingdom 722-586 BC 451-461 Read 2 Chronicles 4/26/11 Read Text pgs 407-438 The Exilic Period Homework 6 Read Ezra Homework 6 5/3/11 Read Text pgs 263-277 & The Post-Exilic Period 463-476 5/10/11 Study for Final Exam Final Exam – 722- Post Exilic All Reading and Late period and a review of Homework Due quizzes/exams

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6. Grading Scale: Bible Reading: 5% Textbook Reading: 5% Homework: 15% Character Sketch: 15% Quizzes: 15% Case Study: 20% Exams: 25% 7. Extra Credit: Extra credit may be obtained from the professor upon request. Extra credit will consist of a timeline of the Old Testament and is worth up to 3 points added to the final grade. Each student may complete only one extra credit project.

SUPPORT SERVICES: 1. Center for Academic Development: If you need help studying for this class or others, please feel free to seek assistance through the Center for Academic Development. Its purpose is to assist you in learning the most that you can in every class. See the Coordinator of the Center to learn what opportunities for academic enhancement are available to you. 2. Study Groups: I would suggest that you find some individuals with whom you may study for exams. Group study (when it is well organized and purpose-driven) is often a benefit to all participants. Not only will this help you learn required material, but group study will also help you to learn from others’ perspectives on God’s Word.

6 7 OT 1331-01 D. Hodge SOURCES CONSULTED

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