OT 3331-011D. Maranville
HISTORICAL BOOKS
COURSE SYLLABUS
Zion Bible College
OT 3331-01, 3 Credits
Spring, 2011
9-9:50am, 10-10:50am Tuesday, 10-10:50am Friday - Classroom Building 111
Rev. Donald Maranville, M.Div., Associate Professor
Office: Academy Hall 109
Phone: (o) 978-478-3463 (c) 978-518-6824
email:
Office hours: Tuesday, 1:30 – 4:30pm
Zion Bible College exists to teach and train students for excellent Pentecostal ministry,
in fulfillment of the Great Commission.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a chronological study of the major events and personalities of Israel‘s history from Joshua through Esther. The theological themes and canonical function of each book are studied in their respective political, cultural, and geographical context.
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.list and explain the compostion of the Historical Books;
2.define the basic scope of Israel’s history;
3.demonstrate an understanding of the theological themes of the Historical Books;
4.demonstrate an understanding of a chronological overview of the Historical
Books;
5.list many of the major events and persons in the Historical Books and their
contribution to the development of Israel;
6.demonstrate an understanding of and appreciaton for God’s active leading and
movement in the nation of Isarel’s history, both as a corporate nation and as
seen in the people of Israel individually.
TEXTBOOKS:
1.The Holy Bible. (NKJV or NIV)
2.Holdcroft, L.Thomas. The Historical Books. Sumas, WA: Ceetec Pub., 2000.
REQUIREMENTS:
1.Examinations
There will be at least four examinations given. These will be announced prior to the date given. All exams will be comprehensive.
2.Reading
a)The following books from the Holy Bible:
JoshuaISamuelI KingsEzra
JudgesII SamuelII Kings Nehemiah
RuthEsther
b)The textbook by Holdcroft is to be read in its entirety.
c)Textbook and Bible reading are to be current with class discussion and will be
verified by questions on exams.
3.Oral/Written Work
a)An oral report will be presented in class. This report will be on a person selected
from the list below. A four page, typewritten, double-spaced copy of the oral
report will be submitted to the instructor.
This work is due the first class period, Tuesday, March 1, 2011.
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JoshuaRahabAchanCaleb
OthnielEhudJaelDeborah
JephthahJerubbaalSamsonBoaz
RuthNaomiSamuelHannah
EliSaulDavidJonathan
MichalUriahBathshebaElijah
ElishaNehemiahEstherEzra
Solomon
REQUIREMENTS (continued):
3.Oral/Written Work (continued)
b)Each student will submit a report on I and II Chronicles as they relate to the
historical information found in I and II Samuel and I and II Kings. This report is to be a minimum of 5 pages in length, typewritten, double-spaced. It should cite three sources in addition to the Bible and textbook and contain a minimum of 8 footnotes/endnotes. It is to be in proper 7th Edition Turabian and Zion Standard format. This assignment is due the first class period,Tuesday, April 5, 2011.
c)Each student will submit a book critique of Finding Favor with the King, by
Tommy Tenney. The critique is to be a [h1]minimum of four pages in length, typewritten, double-spaced. If time and class size allows, this critique will be presented orally to the class. This assignment is due the first class period, Tuesday, April 26, 2011.
GRADING CRITERIA:
exams 1,2,3… 15% each for a total of 45% of student’s grade
oral report…due date 3/1/11… 10%
report on I,II Chronicles…due date 4/15/11 10%
book critique…due date 4/26/11 10%
reading… 5%
final exam… 20%
POLICIES:
1.Attendance
Students are expected to attend all class periods on time.
Refer to the current Student Handbook for full details on attendance
policy.
2.Assignments
All assignments are to be completed on time, constructed according to the
Turabian format and the Zion writing example. Assignments will be
graded according to the policies set forth in the current Student Handbook.
Late Paper Policy: Assignments are due at the beginning of the first class period of the due date, no exceptions. Extensions will be granted for the following four reasons only: 1) hospitalization for illness. A doctor’s note confirming such is required; 2) extended serious illness that prevents a student from attending class. This requires a doctor’s note and signature of verification from the student’s Resident Director; 3) funerals or family emergencies granted as an approved absence by the Academic Dean and Dean of Students; 4) school-approved activities. If the student meets one of these exceptions, a “Request for Extension Form” must be filled out. The form can be obtained from the Office of Admissions or the Office of the Academic Dean. If an assignment is turned in after attendance is taken on the due date, it will receive an automatic point deduction of five (5) points. Each twenty-four hour period (this includes Saturday’s, Sunday’s and school breaks) the assignment is not turned in; there will be a forfeiture of five (5) points from the total points. If the assignment is not turned in within five twenty-four hour periods after the due date and time, an automatic score of zero (0) will be entered for the grade with no chance of making up the paper/grade. If a hard copy cannot be presented by the specified time and hour, an email copy may be presented for verification of completion with a hard copy following
3.Examinations and Quizzes
All examinations and quizzes are to be taken and graded in accordance
with the policies contained in the current Student Handbook.
POLICIES (continued):
4.Plagiarism & Cheating As stated in the current Student Handbook …
Any material, whether published or unpublished, copied from another writer, must be identified by use of quotation marks, block quotations, and documentation with specific citation of the source. Paraphrased material must likewise be attributed to the original author. As a school intent on training men and women of integrity for the ministry, Zion takes plagiarism seriously. Plagiarism consists of the following categories:
1. use of another’s ideas without giving credit;
2. quoting material from published or unpublished works, or oral presentation,
without giving proper citation;
3. paraphrasing material, whether published or unpublished, written or oral,
without proper citation;
4. copying another student’s paper, with or without that student’s permission.
Any Student found guilty of plagiarism will be subject to, but not necessarily limited to, the following discipline:
1. faculty discipline on first offense;
• reduction of grade
• failure of assignment
• letter of reprimand
2. Academic Affairs Committee discipline on successive offenses.
The student will be subject to, but not necessarily limited to, the following discipline:
(a) receiving an “F” for the course
(b) removal from any extracurricular activities (second offense)
(c) dismissal for one year (three or more offenses)
Faculty is to report all cases of plagiarism to the Dean of Academics in the form of a “Plagiarism Report.”
Refer to the current Student Handbook for full details on Zion’s policy regarding cheating.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE:
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Jan. 21Introduction
25prayer and fasting
28Joshua
Feb. 1Joshua
4Judges
8Judges
11EXAM #1
15Ruth and I Samuel
18I Samuel
22I & II Samuel
25II Samuel
Mar. 1oral biographical reports due
4EXAM #2
8Spring Break
11Spring Break
15II Samuel
18I Kings
22I Kings
25II Kings
29II Kings
Apr. 1I Chronicles Zion Experience
5reports on I and II Chronicles
8I Chronicles
12II Chronicles
15II Chronicles
19EXAM #3 and Ezra
22Easter Break
26Book Critique due
29Nehemiah
May 3Nehemiah, Esther
6FINAL EXAM
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Archer, Gleason L., Jr. A Survey of Old Testament Introduction. Chicago: Moody Press, 1964.
Botterweck, G. Johannes & Ringgren, Helmer, eds. Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament vols. 1-4. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1974.
Cook, F.C. The Bible Commentary, Exodus – Ruth. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1953.
Davis, John. Israel from Conquest to Exile. Grand Rapids: Baker Book house, 1989.
Gaebelein, A.C. The Annotated Bible. Wheaton, IL: Van Kampen Press, 1913.
Gaebelein, Frank E., gen. ed. The Expositor’s Bible Commentary, vol. 4 I Kings – Job. Grand
Rapids: Zondervan, 1984.
Gill, John. An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel. Florida: MacDonald Pub., n.d.
Henry, Carl F.H. The Bible Expositor. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: A.J. Holman Co., 1960.
Hicks, John H. The Books of History. New York: Abingdon Press, 1947.
Holdcroft, Thomas L. The Historical Books. Oakland, CA: Western Book Co., 1970.
Howard, David M., Jr. An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books. Chicago: Moody Press, 1993.
Pink Arthur W. Gleanings in Joshua. Chicago: Moody Press, 1972.
Pink, Arthur W. Gleanings from Elisha. Chicago: Moody Press, 1972.
Redpath, Alan The Making of a Man of God. Old Tappan, NJ: Fleming H. Revell Co.,
1962.
Richards, Lawrence O. The Teacher’s Commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Press, 1973.
Schultz, Samuel J. The Old Testament Speaks. New York: Harper & Row, 1960.
Spurgeon, Charles. The Treasury of David. New York: Thomas Nelson Pub.
Wilson, William. Wilson’s Old Testament Word Studies. Virginia: MacDonald Pub. Co.
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[h1]Is this book, therefore a required book for reading? Should be noted. Is it available in the library on reserve?