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RELN 310 - Old Testament/Hebrew Bible

Credits: (3)


Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of religious studies.
 

In this course students utilize the methods which inform the study of the Old Testament to examine various themes that collectively inform Old Testament theology.  The themes which formed the ideology of Israelite religion are given special consideration, including the development of the universal God, covenant, and prophetic conceptions of history.  In addition, students examine how these ideological themes inform other aspects of the Old Testament, including the text’s presentation of identity, ethnicity, family, gender, the body, power, and the state. Each of these themes is explored within the context of the Old Testament and ancient Israelite society as well as by drawing comparisons with other ancient Near Eastern conceptions, where appropriate.

Note(s): Students who have previously taken RELN 202 may not receive credit for RELN 310.



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