Faculty - Princeton Theological Seminary
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OT3437 Song of Songs<br />
Exegesis and interpretation of the Song of Songs. Issues of historical, literary, and<br />
theological interest are taken up throughout. This course fulfills the “close reading<br />
of the text” requirement. Prerequisite: OT152 or OT1152 or OT4S. 3 credits.<br />
Fall Long Term, 2008–2009; Mr. Dobbs-Allsopp<br />
OT3440 Exegesis of Ruth and Esther<br />
Exegesis and interpretation of the Hebrew text of Ruth and Esther, with attention<br />
to the literary and theological features of the text. Special consideration given to<br />
the issues of kinship/otherness, inclusion/exclusion, identity formation, providence<br />
and evil, and their significance for the life of Christian discipleship. Prerequisites:<br />
OT101 and OT152 or OT4S. 3 credits.<br />
Spring Long Term, 2009–2010; Ms. E. Lee<br />
OT3464 Hebrew Poetry<br />
This course is intended to serve as a general introduction to Hebrew poetry. It does<br />
so first through a formal curriculum composed of a series of lectures on selected<br />
topics in Hebrew prosody and readings of specific Hebrew poems (with attendant<br />
secondary literature), and secondly through an independent course of directed<br />
study determined by the student in consultation with the instructor. 3 credits.<br />
Fall Long Term, 2009–2010; Mr. Dobbs-Allsopp<br />
OT3466 Women in Old Testament Narratives<br />
A study, in Hebrew, of Old Testament narratives involving women, with attention<br />
to historical, literary, and theological perspectives centered around the issue of<br />
gender. Prerequisites: OT101 or OT2101 and OT4S, OT152, or OT1152 or its equivalent.<br />
3 credits.<br />
Spring Short Term, 2009–2010; Ms. Lapsley<br />
OT3480 Biblical Theology and the Practice of Ministry<br />
Exegesis of selected biblical texts that seeks to place the Old and New Testaments<br />
in theological and practical dialogue with one another and with contemporary<br />
ministry situations and struggles. Designed to help students use scripture as a<br />
theological resource for shaping and guiding parish ministry. Topics will include<br />
issues of life and death, church and state, worship and sacraments, and law and<br />
gospel. Prerequisites: OT2101, NT2101, OT1152, NT1152. 3 credits.<br />
Spring Long Term, 2009–2010; Mr. Olson<br />
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