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Prophets

This course delves into the world of prophets, prophecy, and prophetism in ancient Israel, building upon the foundations laid in CTH 212. It explores the roles and functions of prophets as intermediaries between God and humans, examining their messages of judgment, encouragement, and hope. The course also investigates the historical development of Israelite prophecy, its relationship to other ancient Near Eastern cultures, and the challenges of distinguishing true from false prophecy.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
ProphetProphecyIsraelOld TestamentTheology

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Prophecy

2

Prophets

3

Prophetism

4

Old Testament

5

Ancient Israel

6

Theology

7

Ethics

8

Social Justice

9

Religious History

10

Biblical Interpretation

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Nature and Development of Israelite Prophecy

3h

Unit 1: Concepts, Definitions and Meanings

3 study hours
  • •Define prophet, prophecy, and propheticism.
  • •Explain the etymology of the term 'prophet'.
  • •Discuss the concept of prophet in the Greek world.
  • •Identify biblical terms associated with prophecy.
  • •Explain the distinctiveness of the Israelite concept of prophecy.
Week
2

Module 1: The Nature and Development of Israelite Prophecy

4h

Unit 2: History of Israelite Prophecy

4 study hours
  • •Identify Ancient Near East states influencing Israelite prophecy.
  • •Itemise shared prophetic mechanisms.
  • •Identify factors leading to the prophetic movement in Israel.
  • •Describe the development of prophecy in Israel.
  • •Prove the continuous presence of prophecy in Israel's history.
  • •Understand complexities of 'true and false' prophets.
Week
3

Module 1: The Nature and Development of Israelite Prophecy

5h

Unit 3: The Nature of Israelite Prophecy

5 study hours
  • •Discuss the call experience of Old Testament prophets.
  • •Appreciate the significance of 'word,' 'vision,' and 'symbolic actions'.
  • •Explain the relationship between 'word' and prophet.
  • •Identify elements in the call of Old Testament prophets.
  • •Itemise and discuss the mission of the prophet.
  • •Appraise the multiple roles of the prophet.
  • •Evaluate the missionary qualities of ancient Israelite prophets.
Week
4

Module 1: The Nature and Development of Israelite Prophecy

4h

Unit 4: Some Common Phenomena Related To Prophecy

4 study hours
  • •Identify phenomena associated with prophecy.
  • •Know the difference between prophecy and related phenomena.
  • •Understand the dual role of related phenomena in advancing prophecy.
Week
5

Module 1: The Nature and Development of Israelite Prophecy

4h

Unit 5: Introduction to Old Testament Prophetic Literature

4 study hours
  • •Recognize prophetic books.
  • •Account for the composition process of prophetic books.
  • •Identify theological themes in the prophets' message.
  • •Discuss literary genres and styles in prophetic literature.
Week
6

Module 2: The Preliterary Prophets, and the Major Literary Prophets

5h

Unit 1: The Pre-Literary Prophets Of The Old Testament

5 study hours
  • •Know that the Old Testament does not contain all prophets.
  • •Recognize scholarship classifications of Old Testament prophets.
  • •Identify minor and major acting prophets.
  • •Discuss Elijah's ministry and contributions.
  • •Appreciate Elisha's prophetic ministry.
  • •Discover the role of prophetic schools.
  • •Understand that criticism of institutions is about abuse, not the institutions themselves.
Week
7

Module 2: The Preliterary Prophets, and the Major Literary Prophets

6h

Unit 2: The Book of Isaiah

6 study hours
  • •Identify controversies about Isaiah's authorship.
  • •Evaluate arguments for single authorship.
  • •See the book's internal classification.
  • •Appreciate socio-political situations of oracles.
  • •Discuss prophetic motifs.
  • •Discover the theological import of the book.
Week
8

Module 2: The Preliterary Prophets, and the Major Literary Prophets

5h

Unit 3: The Book of Jeremiah and Lamentations

5 study hours
  • •Discuss Jeremiah's person and experience as a prophet.
  • •Explain why the title 'Lamentations of Jeremiah' is associated with Jeremiah.
  • •Discuss the historical background of Jeremiah and Lamentations.
  • •Identify the literary genre of both books.
  • •Identify literary sources and classify materials.
  • •Appreciate the message and value of the books.
Week
9

Module 2: The Preliterary Prophets, and the Major Literary Prophets

5h

Unit 4: The Book of Ezekiel

5 study hours
  • •Give a biographical account of Ezekiel.
  • •Discuss the historical background of his oracles.
  • •Compare historical dates.
  • •Appreciate the literary quality.
  • •Identify traditions influencing oracles.
  • •Discuss theological import and relate to Nigeria.
Week
10

Module 3: The Twelve Minor Prophets

4h

Unit 2: Habakkuk, Nahum And Micah

4 study hours
  • •Identify complexities of titles in Habakkuk, Nahum, and Micah.
  • •Identify contemporaries.
  • •Evaluate socio-political and economic situations.
  • •Discuss the central concern of each book.
  • •Appraise theology and message and apply to Nigeria.
Week
11

Module 3: The Twelve Minor Prophets

4h

Unit 5: The Book of Content Jonah

4 study hours
  • •Appreciate the uniqueness of the book and the challenge associated with the identity of the prophet.
  • •Discuss the complexities surrounding the date and authorship.
  • •Give a summary account of the story.
  • •Evaluate interpretative approaches.
  • •Understand the message and relate it to Nigeria.
Week
12

Review

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Focus on key concepts and themes.
  • •Complete assignments and TMAs.
  • •Prepare for final examination.
Week
13

Review

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Focus on key concepts and themes.
  • •Complete assignments and TMAs.
  • •Prepare for final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create timelines of key prophetic figures and their historical contexts.

2

Develop concept maps linking major prophetic themes and social issues.

3

Practice essay questions comparing and contrasting the messages of different prophets.

4

Analyze primary source passages from the prophetic books, focusing on literary devices and theological arguments.

5

Form study groups to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.

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