Details for BIB515 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: BIB515
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• BIB401—Introduction to the Bible OR BIB402 Introduction to Israel's Scriptures (Old Testament) OR BIB403 Introduction to the New Testament OR BIB404 Old Testament Foundations OR BIB405 New Testament Foundations

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