________________________________________________________________________________________________ Modulhandbuch B.A.-Studiengänge 2024/25; Stand 12. Juni 2024 Seite [32] B1123 Old Testament: Prophets Alternative Module B1103 Code PRT Workload 120 h ECTS 4 CP + 1 or 2 CP for Evaluation Subject semester 5 or 7 Frequency Annually Duration 1 Semester Class type (Core Course: P / Elective: W / Partial Elective: WP) WP: TDS/ETH/TPI/TSA Teaching Mode Lectures and exercises Contact Hous 3 SWS/ 45 UE Individual Study 75 h Additional Time Requirement Course objectives: Professional expertise Students acquire knowledge of: • Selected prophetic texts and their significance for the OT and Christian theology. • Main themes in research into the prophets. • Advanced vocabulary and syntax of biblical Hebrew. Course objectives: Skill set Students are able to • Translate select texts independently. • Do a text critical evaluation of select texts. • Apply exegetical methods independently. • Distinguish various approaches to exegesis of the prophets and to reflect critically on their presuppositions. • Interpret prophetic texts on the background of ancient Israelite and ancient Near Eastern culture. • Explain the cultural differences of ancient Near Eastern language, thought, and ways of understanding. Contents • Structure, contents, and theological conception of (at least) one typical prophetic book (e.g. Amos) • Models of the origin of prophetic texts and the ‚writing prophets‘ section of the canon, and their critical evaluation • Methods and resources for exegesis of the prophets including new approaches of narrative analysis • Exegetical and theological discussion of key chapters and relevant theological themes of the prophets and their significance for the OT and Christian theology as well as for Jewish exegesis Teaching Mode Lecture, Discussion, Working Groups Prerequisites None Forms of examination and assessment • Qualified participation (pass/fail) in the course is required to ensure that the module objectives are achieved and to earn credit points. (4 CP) • Research paper (25.000 – 35.000 characters, 2 CP) – 100% or Oral examination (20 min., 1 CP) – 100% Literature will be announced at the beginning of the course Scoring for the final grade Double valuation Academic course coordinator Prof. Dr. Markus Zehnder Lecturer N.N.
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