The course is taught by Kuntz. Specific topics include biblical Israel's awareness of deity and self, its status in the world as defined by covenant and commandment, its way in the created order amid the challenges of everyday life, its crisis-filled existence in the light of God's judgment of human sinfulness and offer of salvation, and its people's impending death and afterlife. The main text is Walter Zimmerli's Old Testament Theology in Outline . For several weeks, the third class meeting involves a discussion of various essays and chapters beyond Zimmerli that reflect on the nature and agenda of Old Testament theology as a biblical studies discipline. A midterm and final exam, plus a short paper for one of the discussion meetings, are required for undergraduate students.
Graduate students take the same exams, but write a more serious paper.
The course is taught by Kuntz. Aspects of Pauline theology in historical context are covered. The course is taught by Nickelsburg. Students examine the formation and development of the classical doctrines of Christianity, from the New Testament era through the 5th century. Focus topics are God, Christ, anthropology, redemption, and theories of biblical interpretation.