Details for BIB215 The Spirit in the Old Testament

This subject explores various perspectives on the Spirit of God in the Old Testament. Primary biblical materials and secondary literature from a range of perspectives will be analysed. Students will also examine the socio-historical background relevant to the functions of the Spirit in the Old Testament and will apply passages on the Spirit to modern Pentecostalism.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: BIB215
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

BIB104 Old Testament Foundations or BIB105 New Testament Foundations.

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Identify the various perspectives on the Spirit of God in the Old Testament;
2. Examine 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. Interpret 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