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Sacred Scripture301 Old Testament Theology. (4)A survey of the writings that are sacred to both the Jewish and Christian traditions, this course will examine the three parts of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (Law, Prophets and Writings). The various types of literature of which the Old Testament is composed, e.g., narrative, law, prophetic oracle and poetry, will be analyzed according to both traditional and contemporary techniques of biblical interpretation. Special attention will be paid to theological themes, e.g., God, creation, redemption, election and messianism. 302 New Testament Theology. (4)The course will provide a general historical and theological overview of the major New Testament writings. In addition to the study of selected portions of the Gospels, Acts, Pauline letters and other New Testament writings, this course will address various New Testament genre such as apocalyptic, pastoral, homiletic and liturgical literature. 303 The Beginnings of Israel: Pentateuch. (4)A study of the Israelites' encounter with God at the time of their liberation from Egyptian slavery and their subsequent reflection upon God's special relationship with them and their ancestors from the time of creation until their entry into the Promised Land. Emphasis upon Genesis, Exodus and Deuteronomy. 304 The Prophets of Israel. (4)A study of prophetic messengers sent by God to challenge the Israelite people to be faithful to the covenant and to promote justice in the society of their time. Selected prophetic writings. 305 Jesus and the Gospels. (4)A study of the origins of the Gospels and the meaning of the teachings and deeds of Jesus as presented in the writings of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. 306 Paul and His Letters. (4)An historical and theological study of the genuine letters of Paul, the earliest New Testament writer, as he faced the problems of the development of early Christian communities. A survey of Paul's life and thoughts as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles and other writings will be studied. 309 Topics in Scripture. (4)Topics and writings selected from the Bible. Descriptions and titles of topics and/or writings will be listed in the official class schedule. May be repeated for credit.
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