Greg Adams – Professor BIB1301B Old Testament Survey
Cell Phone: 817.312.7471 Fall 2010, 3 hours
E-Mail: ENTZ W
Arlington Baptist College W / F 11:10 – 12:25 p.m.
BIB1301B OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY
I. COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION
An overview of each book of the Old Testament is given. The historical, geographical, and cultural backgrounds of the times are explored. The purpose of each book is discussed in relation to the overall plan of God.
II. INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
A. Mission Statement
Arlington Baptist College endeavors to prepare men and women for Christian life and ministries, both lay and professional, through studies in Bible, general education, church vocations, and practical service, integrating faith and learning in the content of a Christian world view.
B. Core Values
1. Integrity
As a Christian, Church member and student at this Bible College, it is expected of you to exhibit the highest levels of integrity in your personal life and academic performance. This integrity should be exhibited in your course work.
2. Excellence
As a Christian, Church member and student at this Bible College, it is expected of you to strive, to the best of your ability, for excellence in all areas. Excellence is the opposite of slothfulness/laziness and should be the mark of a minister/student/Christian.
3. Service
As a Christian, Church member and student at this Bible College, it is expected of you to serve others first, before you fulfill your own self- centered desires. This concept surrounds the idea of academic honesty. In academia, plagiarism is the highest act of selfishness. In addition, you are not serving others when you see them "falling short" and do not address the issue with them. The old West Point motto bodes well. "I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate others who do." You have a responsibility to your Lord, to your Church, to this institution and to yourself to have a "zero" tolerance towards any action of academic dishonesty either by yourself or another.
III. COURSE OBJECTIVES
A. Course Goals
1. As Instructor I will provide each student with a sufficient foundation on which to base further study from the Old Testament scriptures.
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2. As Instructor I will enhance each student's appreciation for the exegetical, expositional, theological, and practical richness of the Old Testament.
3. As Instructor I will model for the students the sufficiency of the Old Testament regarding life, godliness, and ministry.
4. As Instructor I will enrich the student’s spiritual life through a broader knowledge and a deeper appreciation for God and His Word.
B. Instructional Goals
1. The student will develop a basic knowledge of themes and places of the Old Testament.
2. The student will appreciate the devotional, theological and ministry application of Old Testament.
3. The student will, in purpose and practice, grow in faith, love, and reverence to the Triune God.
4. The student will increase their proficiency in accurately handling the Word of Truth.
5. The student will understand and effectively communicate biblical themes and theological arguments for the Old Testament.
C. Instructional Objectives
1. The student will demonstrate achievement of the Instructional Goals through reading the source material.
2. The student will demonstrate achievement of the Instructional Goals through reflecting upon the source material.
3. The student will demonstrate achievement of the Instructional Goals through proficiency on the mid-term exam.
4. The student will demonstrate achievement of the Instructional Goals through interaction with the biblical text of Isaiah 7:10-17 and successfully completing the written assignment.
5. The student will demonstrate achievement of the Instructional Goals through proficiency on the final exam.
IV. COURSE TEXTBOOKS
A. Required
1. KJV Bible
2. Beitzel, Barry J., The New Moody Atlas of the Bible, (Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2009).
3. Longman III, Tremper L., Introduction to the Old Testament, Second Edition, (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006).
4. , Old Testament Commentary Survey, Fourth Edition, (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2007).
B. Recommended
Archer, Gleason. A Survey of Old Testament Introduction. Chicago: Moody Press, 2007.
Dever, Mark. The Message of the Old Testament: Promises Made. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2006.
Dyer, Charles H., and Eugene H. Merrill. The Old Testament Explorer. Nashville: Word Publishing, 2001. Reissued as Nelson's Old Testament Survey. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2001.
Marshall, I. Howard, A. R. Millard, J. I. Packer, D. J. Wiseman, eds. New Bible Dictionary, Third Edition. Downers Grove, Ill.: Intervarsity Press, 2000.
Merrill, Eugene H. An Historical Survey of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1991.
. Kingdom of Priests – A History of the Old Testament of Israel. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008.
Richards, Lawrence O. The Teacher’s Commentary. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1987.
Rodgers, Thomas R. The Panorama of the Old Testament. Newburgh, Id.: Impact Press, 1990.
Silva, Moises and Merrill C. Tenney, eds. The Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia of the Bible – Vols. 1-5, revised. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2008.
Tenney, Merrill C. Zondervan Pictorial Bible Dictionary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1988.
Walvoord, John F. and Roy B. Zuck, eds. The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Old Testament. Colorado Springs: Victor Books: 1985.
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A. Reading Assignments (30% of final grade)
For this course you will be required to read the textbook. The first reading assignment, pages 13-150, is due September 29th. The second reading assignment, pages 151-236; 265-300, is due November 3rd. The third reading assignment, pages 237-264; 301-502, is due December 10th. The student, on each due date, will turn in a 3x5 card with your name on the card and the page numbers which have been read. Each separate reading assignment constitutes 10% of your final grade. Each reading assignment grade will be the percentage of the reading that you have completed.
B. Mid-Term Exam (20% of final grade)
The mid-term exam will be distributed on October 15th and due October 20th as specified in the Course Schedule. This exam will be a take-home, open book exam. The student is encouraged to use the textbook, notes, the Scriptures and any other tools to complete the assignment. Budget two hours to complete the exam.
C. Final Exam (30% of final grade)
The final exam will NOT BE a cumulative exam! It will only cover the material from Job through Malachi. The format of the exam will be similar to the mid-term. A portion of the final will include the student writing the Old Testament books in order and spelled correctly.
D. Research Paper (20% of final grade)
The student will write a four to six page double-spaced paper on Isaiah 7:10-17. The paper will be graded according to this rubric:
1) has the student adequately explained the meaning and historical background of the passage?
2) has the student adequately explained the problem of verse 14 by stating the major viewpoints and its implications?
3) has the student adequately explained the single and double fulfillment arguments?
4) has the student adequately defended his point of view?
5) has the student provided accurate applications from this passage regarding his or her life and ministry?
The paper is due November 23rd at 8:00 am. Substantial penalties will be assessed for papers that do not meet the minimum length or exceed the maximum length. Along with the body of the paper a separate title and bibliography page is required (examples of these will be distributed in class along with the proper use of footnotes). Your bibliography must consist of a minimum of five sources which have been cited in your paper (THE BIBLE IS NOT A SOURCE). If you are not familiar with this type of assignment please see me early in the semester to help navigate you through this fulfilling experience.
VI. Course Policies
A. Grading
The catalog grading scale will be used:
A= 100 – 93
B= 92-85
C= 84-76
D= 75-70
F= Below 70
B. Weighting of Course Requirements for Grading
1. Textbook Reading…....……………………………………………30%
(10% each)
2. Mid-Term Exam………………………………………………….. 20%
3. Final Exam…..…………………………………………………… 25%
4. Isaiah Paper………………………………………………………. 25%
C. Attendance
Students are expected to attend every class possible. Students not present when the roll is called may be counted absent. Late arrivals are disruptive. Absences will result in a subtraction of points from your final grade.
0-2 absences = 0 points
3-5 absences = 2 points
6-8 absences = 5 points
9 absences = failure
D. Class Participation
Although you are not assigned a grade for class participation, interaction with the professor and other students is important to the learning process.
E. Late Assignments
Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period for which they are listed in the assignment schedule. Late assignments are subject to a grade penalty (up to 5 points per day) to be assessed by the professor. Extenuating circumstances must be discussed with the professor, who may at his discretion waive the late penalty.
Assignments may be turned in electronically, if the student will be absent from the class session. The assignment is to be attached to an email and sent to the professor’s email address prior to the beginning of class. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the assignment is not lost in “cyber space.”
VII. Course Lecture and Assignment Schedule
Date / Lecture Topic / Assignments08/27 / Introduction & Syllabus
09/01 / Theology of the Pentateuch
09/03 / Genesis / Exodus
09/08 / Leviticus / Numbers / Deuteronomy
09/10 / Leviticus / Numbers / Deuteronomy (Con’t)
09/15 / Theology of Joshua – Ruth
09/17 / Joshua / Judges
09/22 / Judges / Ruth
09/24 / Theology of Samuel & Kings
09/29 / 1 & 2 Samuel / DUE: Reading pp. 13-150
10/01 / 1 & 2 Kings
10/06 / Theology of Chronicles
10/08 / 1 & 2 Chronicles
10/13 / Theology of Ezra – Esther
10/15 / Ezra / Nehemiah / Esther / HANDOUT MID-TERM EXAM
10/20 / Theology of Wisdom Literature & Song of Songs / MID-TERM EXAM DUE
10/22 / Job
10/27 / NO CLASS – TIMOTHY DAY
10/29 / Proverbs / Ecclesiastes & Song of Songs
11/03 / Theology of the Psalms / DUE: Reading pp. 151-236; 265-300
11/05 / Psalms
11/10 / Theology of Isaiah / Isaiah
11/12 / NO CLASS – CENTRAL BOARD MEETING
11/17 / Theology of Jeremiah & Lamentations
11/19 / Jeremiah & Lamentations / ISAIAH PAPER DUE (11/23 @ 8 am)
12/01 / Theology of Ezekiel – Daniel
12/03 / Ezekiel – Daniel
12/08 / Theology of Minor Prophets
12/10 / Hosea – Malachi / DUE: Reading pp. 237-264; 301-502
FINALS WEEK 12/13 – 12/17
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