Details for Minor Prophets
Towards the back of the Old Testament there are a collection of twelve dusty and usually overlooked prophetic books, known as the Minor Prophets. This unit will blow the dust from the Minor Prophets, to get a glimpse into the ancient history of Israel, the prophets and their God-given message. We will specifically study the Minor Prophets as a collage, to highlight its literary nature, themes, rhetoric as well as its portrayal of Yahweh. Further, you will be encouraged to harness your own ‘prophetic imagination’ so that you can be a messenger of God to your own generation.
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: BIB212
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Emma Austin
Prerequisites
The following courses are prerequisites or corequisites:
Awards offering Minor Prophets
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Associate Degree in Ministry
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Social Science
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology
- Bachelor of Theology
- Diploma of Arts
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Entrepreneurship
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Ministry
- Diploma of Chaplaincy
- Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Leadership
- Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Ministry
- Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Leadership
- Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Ministry
- Undergraduate Certificate in Arts
- Undergraduate Certificate in Bible
Unit Content
Curriculum Objective
This course unit examines the book of the Twelve (Prophets) as a collage, with particular emphasis given to the themes, rhetoric and portrayals of Yahweh.
Outcomes
- Identify the historical setting, content, structure and themes of the Minor Prophets
- Display clear knowledge of divine involvement in the world and its significance in its ancient Near East setting
- Critically analyse & exegete both the primary biblical materials and secondary literature from a range of perspectives
- Explain and illustrate the literary characteristics, themes and message of OT prophetic literature
- Assess the use of prophetic literature in contemporary settings
- Analyse Yahweh’s involvement in human history as seen in the prophetic literature
Subject Content
- Introduction to the biblical prophetic literature
- The nature of the Hebrew poetic genre
- Overview to the religious socio-historical setting of the Minor Prophets
- The main themes of the Minor Prophets
- The presentation of Yahweh in the Twelve
- Selected analysis and exegesis
- Contemporary relevance of the Minor Prophets for Christian spirituality today
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Face to Face (on site)
- Distance/E-learning (online)
Assessment Methods
- Reading Responses (20%)
- Contemporary Presentation (30%)
- Major Exegesis (50%)
Prescribed Text
- Primary readings provided
