Prophets

1. Define key terms related to prophecy.
2. Explain the historical development of Israelite prophecy.
3. Identify the roles and functions of prophets in ancient Israel.
4. Analyze the messages of selected Old Testament prophets.
5. Evaluate the theological significance of prophetic literature.
6. Apply prophetic principles to contemporary social issues.

13 weeks, about 61 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: The Nature and Development of Israelite Prophecy

   • Unit 1: Concepts, Definitions and Meanings · 3 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..

2. Week 2Module 1: The Nature and Development of Israelite Prophecy

   • Unit 2: History of Israelite Prophecy · 4 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..

3. Week 3Module 1: The Nature and Development of Israelite Prophecy

   • Unit 3: The Nature of Israelite Prophecy · 5 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..

4. Week 4Module 1: The Nature and Development of Israelite Prophecy

   • Unit 4: Some Common Phenomena Related To Prophecy · 4 hours

     Identify phenomena associated with prophecy.. Know the difference between prophecy and related phenomena.. Understand the dual role of related phenomena in advancing prophecy..

5. Week 5Module 1: The Nature and Development of Israelite Prophecy

   • Unit 5: Introduction to Old Testament Prophetic Literature · 4 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..

6. Week 6Module 2: The Preliterary Prophets, and the Major Literary Prophets

   • Unit 1: The Pre-Literary Prophets Of The Old Testament · 5 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..

7. Week 7Module 2: The Preliterary Prophets, and the Major Literary Prophets

   • Unit 2: The Book of Isaiah · 6 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..

8. Week 8Module 2: The Preliterary Prophets, and the Major Literary Prophets

   • Unit 3: The Book of Jeremiah and Lamentations · 5 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..

9. Week 9Module 2: The Preliterary Prophets, and the Major Literary Prophets

   • Unit 4: The Book of Ezekiel · 5 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..

10. Week 10Module 3: The Twelve Minor Prophets

    • Unit 2: Habakkuk, Nahum And Micah · 4 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..

11. Week 11Module 3: The Twelve Minor Prophets

    • Unit 5: The Book of Content Jonah · 4 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..

12. Week 12Review

    • Final Revision · 6 hours

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

13. Week 13Review

    • Final Revision · 6 hours

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