(1) To expose the student to the history of scholarship on the subject of ancient
prophecy, including the methodlogies of literary, source, form and
traditio-historical criticism.
(2) To instruct the student in proper methods of interpreting the prophetic corpus.
The student will be expected to demonstrate his/her ability to interpret prophetic
literature in regard to its Sitz-im-Leben including the historical and sociological
aspects of ancient Israelite society.
(3) To introduce the student to the religion of the prophets as they bring their
understanding of Yahwism to bear as a social critique of the abuses of the power
structure (king & priest) as it existed in ancient Israel in the Iron Age.
(4) To require the student to demonstrate his/her mastery of the material through a
term paper project and examinations which include essay question.

Communicate Effectively through Writing

To strengthen skills in written composition, analysis, and presentation by means of
projects such as essays, papers, reports, and examinations.

Communicate Effectively through Speech

To strengthen skills in oral expression, analysis, style, and interaction by means
such as class reports, class discussion, and oral examinations.

Critical Thinking

To foster critical thinking by engaging in activities such as classroom discussion
and debate, essay examinations, and oral presentations.

Moral Reasoning (Ethics)

To assist in the continued development of moral and ethical reasoning and reflection
by encouraging creative thinking regarding individual and community concerns and
needs, the challenging of prejudices and stereotypes, and examining rational and
ethical bases of constructive social interactions.

I.  Modern Critical Study of Prophecy
	A.  Terminology
	B.  History of Scholarship
II.  Ancient Near Eastern Prophecy and the Problem of Origins
	A.	Prophecy in Mesopotamia
	B.	Prophecy in Egypt
	C.	Prophecy in Palestine and Syria
III.  The Office of the Prophet
	A. 	The various words used to designate seers and prophets in the Hebrew
                Bible
	B.	Prophetic Call Narratives
	C.	Prophetic Biography
	D.	The Role of the Prophet
IV.	Pre Literary Prophecy from the Early Period to the Monarchy
	A.	Samuel
	B.	Elijah
	C.	Elisha
V.	The Assyrian Period
	A.	Amos
	B.	Hosea
	C.	Micah
	D.	Isaiah of Jerusalem
	E.	Joel
	F.	Nahum
	G.	Zephaniah
VI.	The Babylonian Period.  The Exilic and Deuteronomic Responses
	A.	Jeremiah
	B.	Habakkuk
	C.	Obadiah
	D.	Ezekiel
	E.	Deutero-Isaiah
VII.	The Persion Period and the Eschatological Reinterpretation of Prophecy.  The
        Emergence of Apocalyptic Literature
	A.	Trito-Isaiah and the Isaianic Apocalypse
	B.	Haggai
	C.	Zechariah
	D.	Malachi
	E.	Jonah
VIII.	Transmission of Prophetic Material.  The Prophetic Influence.

It is the expectation that all students will be aware of and abide by the University
Honor Code and Academic Honesty Policy.   Students should do their own work, properly
attribute credit when using that of others, be responsible, and be honest.