Faculty - Princeton Theological Seminary

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