
	THEO 5845: He Gave Us Prophets: The Biblical Hermeneutics of Prophecy

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Number:THEO5745		Name: Old Testament Theology
Instructor: ACU Shared Course (Intro)		Section: IS-001	Credits: 3
Learning Resources: MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6^th Edition by Joseph Gibaldi (Required for all courses in the M.Min. program) Holy Bible (please note what translation you use on your assignments) Additional Resources: Course assignments can be completed using Web-based resources linked from the Resources page. Strategies for Success: How to take this Course Contact Tech Support
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Course Description: Prophecy is both exciting and frustrating. Most Christians are intrigued by biblical predictions, but at a loss when it comes to understanding them. Feeling overwhelmed by its complicated history and literature, we often disregard this part of the Bible. But God did not give us prophecy just so that we would ignore it. And prophecy is extremely valuable to us when we interpret it rightly. When we understand the prophets’ motivations and methods, we are better equipped to discover the significance of their words for today. Course Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will: 1.To gain familiarity with the literary structure, content, and theology of the prophetic books. 2. To learn how to interpret prophetic texts within a canonical historical context. 3. To introduce students to the reception history of the prophetic books, as well as the hermeneutical issues surrounding their interpretation. 4. To prepare students to teach and preach the prophetic books.


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