Details for The Spirit in the Old Testament

This subject explores various perspectives on the Spirit of God in the Old Testament. Students will analyse the socio-historical background relevant to the functions of the Spirit in the Old Testament and will apply passages on the Spirit in the Old Testament to modern Pentecostalism.

Awards offering The Spirit in the Old Testament

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Diploma in Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Leadership
• Master of Arts
• Master of Leadership
• Master of Theology

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Assess the various perspectives on the Spirit of God in the Old Testament;
2. Analyse the socio-historical background relevant to the functions of the Spirit in the Old Testament;
3. Demonstrate critical engagement with both the primary biblical materials and secondary literature from a range of perspectives;
4. Deduce a major prophet’s understanding of the Spirit of God, and the Spirit’s relationship to the redemption of God;
5. Apply passages on the Spirit in the Old Testament to modern Pentecostalism.

Subject Content

• God as Spirit
• The Spirit in the Primeval History
• The Spirit in the Torah
• The Spirit, Creation and the Psalms
• The Spirit, Knowledge and the Wisdom Literature
• The Spirit with the Judges
• The Spirit with the Early Monarchy
• Prophets and the Spirit

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite)
• eLearning (online)
• Intensives
• Extensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Reading Responses (20%)
• Major Exegesis (50%)
• Contemporary Presentation (30%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided