Old Testament Department(OD)

OD100 Introduction to Old Testament (3) An introductory course selected aspects the Old Testament; overview of the paradigmatic eras of the Old Testament history and the integrated framework of its theology.

OD101 Hebrew I (3) First semester; introduction to Hebrew Grammar. Second semester; completion of elementary Hebrew syntax and exegesis.

OD202 Hebrew II (3) First semester; introduction to Hebrew grammar. Second semester; completion of Hebrew syntax and Hebrew exegesis, using selected Old Testament passages. It is strongly recommended that the two semesters are taken in immediate sequence.

OD203 Writings (3) A study of the Hebrew poetry of the Old Testament, including exegesis of selected Psalms I and expounds messianic poems and exegesis of the important Hebrew wisdom in literature. Teach how to live health life and to teach people through them. An exegesis of Writings in the theological, biblical, exegetical method.

OD301 Old Testament Theology (3) A study of the main doctrines of Christian religion and how they are traced and developed in the Old Testament, with special emphasis on the issue in the biblical perspectives.

OD303 Pentateuch (3) An in-depth study of the first five books of the Old Testament; a study of Israel's traditions about its emergence as a people under God's initiative; the pre-history, the patriarchs, exodus from Egypt; the wilderness, Sinai.

OD401 Bible Overview of the Old Testament (3) A study of the guideline for reading full texts of the Old Testament; essential points, perspectives, and classification of biblical content, backgrounds, history, and related topics in the Old Testament.

OD403 Prophets (3) Introductory studies of Prophets in the theological, biblical, exegetical approaches.

OD405 Old Testament Exegesis (3) A study of exegetical significant categories of Hebrew syntax and the resources available for understanding these categories; attention is given to significant Old Testament texts involving grammatical questions and to the place of grammar in exegesis.
 
OD500 Survey of the Old Testament (3) Survey of the text, canon and examination of the foundation and conclusions of modern historical-critical methods; special introduction of each Old Testament book. OD501 Hebrew Grammar (3) This is the first part of two semester of Hebrew study. First semester; introduction to Hebrew grammar. Second semester; completion of Hebrew syntax and Hebrew exegesis, using selected Old Testament passages. It is strongly recommended that the two semesters are taken in immediate sequence for the M. Div. degree program.

OD502 Hebrew Syntax (3) This is the second part of two semester of Hebrew study. First semester; introduction to Hebrew grammar. Second semester; completion of Hebrew syntax and Hebrew exegesis, using selected Old Testament passages. It is strongly recommended that the two semesters are taken in immediate sequence for the M.Div. degree program.

OD591 Pentateuch (3) An exegesis of Pentateuch in the theological, biblical, exegetical method.

OD600 Theology in the Old Testament (3) A study of the main doctrines of Christian religion and how they are traced and developed in the Old Testament, with special emphasis on the issue of "the Promise."

OD692 Books of Writings (3) An exegesis of Writings in the theological, biblical, exegetical method. A study of the Hebrew poetry of the Old Testament, including exegesis of selected Psalms and expounds messianic poems and exegesis of the important Hebrew wisdom in literature. Teach how to live health life and to teach people through them.
OD700 Exegetical Method of the O.T. (3) A study of exegetical significant categories of Hebrew syntax and the resources available for understanding these categories; attention is given to significant Old Testament texts involving grammatical questions and to the place of grammar in exegesis.

OD701 Bible Reading Guidance of the Old Testament (3) A study of guidance for chronological reading full texts of the Old Testament; essential points, perspectives, and chronological classification of biblical content, backgrounds, history, and related topics in the Old Testament.

OD793 Prophets (3) An exegesis of Prophets in the theological, biblical, exegetical method.
 
OD801 Advanced Hebrew Reading (4) Selected reading from Old Testament narrative passages and poetry designed to enable students to read extended passages with facility and understanding. And also reading course from Old Testament narrative passages and other books; it will be covered Hebrew morphology and advanced reading understanding.

OD802 Critical Methodology in the Old Testament (4) A study of the critical way in interpretation of the Old Testament and its criticism included literally, formally, socially, and traditionally. And also historical and presuppositions of the discipline, a consideration of the advanced themes developed in the Old Testament from the standpoint of biblical theology through the critical approaches.

OD803 Advanced Old Testament Hermeneutics (4) A study of advanced and applied principles for sound interpretation and application of Old Testament, including analysis of presuppositions, general rules and special principles for the various biblical genre and phenomena.

OD804 Trends of the Old Testament Theology I(4) A study of area of the major doctrines presented in the Old Testament and their formation out of the development of the community of Israel in contemporary theology.

OD805 Trends of the Old Testament Theology II (4) A advanced study of area of the major doctrines presented in the Old Testament and their formation out of the development of the community of Israel in contemporary theology

OD806 Old Testament Exegesis I (4) An applied and upgrade study of exegetical significant categories of Hebrew syntax and the resources available for understanding these categories; attention is given to significant Old Testament texts involving grammatical questions and to the place of grammar in exegesis of Pentateuch and Historical Literature for Th. M. degree program.

OD807 Old Testament Exegesis II (4) An applied and upgrade study of exegetical significant categories of Hebrew syntax and the resources available for understanding these categories; attention is given to significant Old Testament texts involving grammatical questions and to the place of grammar in exegesis of Prophets and Writings for Th.M. degree program.

OD808 Advanced Theology in the Old Testament (4) An advanced studies of the main doctrines of Christian religion and how they are traced and developed in the Old Testament, with special emphasis on the issue of various themes according to different scholars.
 
OD809 Theology of Pentateuch (4) An exegesis of Pentateuch in the theological, biblical, exegetical method and its application to the theological approaches for Th. M. degree applicant's study.

OD810 Advanced Approaches of Prophets (4) An exegesis of Prophets in the theological, biblical, exegetical method and its application to the theological approaches for Th. M. degree applicant's study.

OD811 Analytic Method of Writings (4) An analysis and exegesis of Writings in the theological, biblical, exegetical method and its application to the theological approaches for Th. M. degree applicant's study.

OD901 Old Testament Theology I (4) A study of the theology of Deuteronomy based on higher and lower criticism of the book along with a comparison of the religions of the ancient Near East and a study of how Deuteronomy relates to New Testament theology.

OD902 Old Testament Theology II (4) A study of the theology of Proverbs based on higher and lower criticism of the book along with a comparison of the religions of the ancient Near East and a study of how Proverbs relates to New Testament theology.

OD903 Old Testament Theology III (4) A study of the theology of Isaiah based on higher and lower criticism of the book along with a comparison of the religions of the ancient Near East and a study of how Isaiah relates to New Testament theology.

OD904 Old Testament Theology IV (4) A study of the theology of the Book of Psalms based on higher and lower criticism of the book, exegetical and literary analysis of the text, the use of the Psalms in Israel's worship, how the Psalms compare with the religions of the ancient Near East, and how the Psalms relate to New Testament theology.

OD905 Old Testament Criticism (4) A study of selected problems pertaining to both lower and higher criticism of the Old Testament with emphasis on thorough familiarity with the major schools and methodologies of Old Testament criticism.

OD906 Biblical Theology of the Old Testament(4) A comprehensive study and development of the method of biblical theology.

OD907 Research in Hermeneutics (4) A study of the field of hermeneutics, including the history of hermeneutics, with emphasis on

modern trends and application.
 
OD908 Bible Research of the Old Testament (4) A study of the major areas of biblical content, backgrounds, history, hermeneutics, and related topics in the Old Testament.

OD909 Analysis of the Old Testament Books (4) An independent study in which the student prepares his or her own detailed analytical outline of each of the Old Testament books, with a summary of the argument of each book and a brief survey of its historical setting.

OD910 A Comparative Study of the Semitic Language (4) A historical and comparative study of the ancient Semitic languages with emphasis on historical/comparative linguistics, the distinctive phonological and grammatical features and main grammars and dictionaries of the major languages, and metical features and main grammars and dictionaries of the major languages, and the reconstruction of Proto-Semitic and the use of such study in the Old Testament exegesis.

OD911 History of the Ancient Near East (4) A comprehensive study of the political and cultural history of the ancient Near 
East.

OD920 Old Testament Seminar 4) This seminar is designed to acquaint the student with current scholarship in Old Testament exegesis and to analyze critical issue dealing with Old Testament themes. Scholars will be scheduled to conduct seminars covering a topic related to Old Testament 

OD930-939 Selected Topics in Old Testament Exegesis 4) This course will present special topics on Old Testament Exegesis and relate them to the practice of preaching and teaching for pastors. The course will feature guest lecturers and will require the student to produce a major integration paper on the topic. 

OD991 Seminar in the Pentateuch (4) A study of the contents of the Pentateuch with emphasis on the theology of the books, their relationship to the rest of Scripture, and selected problems.

OD992 Seminar in the O.T. Historical Literature(4) A study of the contents of the historical books of the Old Testament outside of the Pentateuch―Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther―with emphasis on their theology, their relationship to God's purposes, and selected problems.

OD993 Seminar in Wisdom Literature and Psalms (4) A study of the contents of the Old Testament wisdom literature and Psalms, with particular emphasis on types of poetic structures, themes, and problems in the respective books.
 
OD994 Seminar in the Pre-exilic Prophets (4) A study of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah, emphasizing the historical contexts, themes, and selected problems in the respective books.

OD995 Seminar in the Exilic and Postexilic Prophets (4) A study of Ezekiel, Daniel, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi with emphasis on the historical settings, themes, and problems in the respective books.