WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY Wayland Baptist University Mission Statement Wayland Baptist University exists to education students in an academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and humankind. RLGN1301 OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY Spring 2013 Instructor: Mr. Victor Berrelez Instructor Information Phone: 602-279-1011 Email: berrelezv@wbu.edu Office Hours: Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday 8am-6pm (off Wed) Office Location: Phoenix, Arizona Class Time and Location: Blackboard Catalog Description A study of the background, theological content and application of the New Testament Prerequisite: None Required Textbooks and Resources The Learning Bible, New International Version, American Bible Society, 2003. Course Outcome Competencies: Demonstrate knowledge of the historical, religious, and social context of the New Testament world. Demonstrate knowledge of some of the critical methods used in New Testament studies. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic content of the New Testament and its main teaching (theological content). Demonstrate knowledge of the canonical process producing a more complete understanding of the New Testament. Attendance Requirements Students enrolled in the University’s Virtual Campus should make every effort to participate fully in the class. In order to make up incomplete work, the student must explain the reason for the deficiency to the instructor, who will then determine 1 whether the omitted work may be made up. When a student shows a lack of participation considered by the instructor to be excessive, the instructor will so advise the student. Any student who misses 25 percent or more of the class assignments will receive a grade of F in the course. Additional participation policies for each course, as defined by the instructor in the course syllabus, are considered a part of the University’s attendance policy. Disability Statement In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any education program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 2913765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations. Course Requirements: A. Reading Assignments: Reading assignments in the NIV Learning Bible will be in conjunction with each weeks PowerPoint’s and other notes. The biblical text is divided by book, chapters and verses (i.e. John 3:16). This method is used for easy accessibility in finding a specify area of the bible. Reading must be done weekly in perpetration for each quiz. Quizzes, Exams and participation points 1. There will be 8 quizzes throughout the term that will be timed at 25 minutes. Each quiz will consist of 10 questions that are worth 1 point per question. All quizzes will be over the reading only. Expect true and false, multiple choice and matching. 2. There will be 3 major exams worth 100 points each. When the first exam is taken there will be no need to remember the contexts for exam 2 or 3, this means that the exams are not comprehensive. The exams will be timed at 90 minutes and will be open notes and book. Expect true and false, multiple choice, matching and essays of 250 words or more. 3. Students will receive 20 points each week for participation on discussion boards. Discussion boards must be a minimum of 250 words for your first response then 100 words when responding to other students. You must respond a minimum of two other students. Also, scripture quoting will not count toward the minimum word count. So if you quote John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” You don’t get credit for 26 words. 2 B. Participation Policies: Participation in the class will be the result of responding to other students in the class. It is also very important that students take the time to long into Blackboard at least three to four times a week. This is to check for updates and announcements that are vital for the course. All test and quizzes will use the Blackboard system. On the exams only the instructor will post the final grade as the essays are carefully read. The instructor will value each student’s point of view and encourage sharing that view with the class. However, attacks on other student’s perspective will not be tolerated. V. Course Outline and Calendar Date February 26, 2013 (Week 1) Reading Assignment: Topics for Discussion: Date March 5, 2013 (Week 2) Quiz over Reading Assignment Reading Assignment: Topics for Discussion: TLB (The Learning Bible) pp. 9-32 Psalm 19:1; Song of Solomon 4:1-7; 5:2: Luke 1:1-2; John 14:8-9; Revelation 12:3-4 Introduction to the Bible; The nature of the bible, the Authority of the Old Testament, Revelation and Inspiration, Canonization, Biblical Criticism (notes on blackboard), Archaeology, Translations, Principles of Interpretation (Hermeneutics) and the geography of Palestine. (Intro Quiz and Quiz 1 due Mar 5 by 5:30 pm MST) TLB pp. 33-57 (Genesis chs. 1-11, including notes and special articles) The Beginnings; The Nature of Biblical History and the Creation account in Genesis, The order of Creation (Approaches to Origins of the Universe), The fall of humanity, the fall to Abraham and commercial and cultural life in ancient times. (Quiz 2 due Mar 19 by 5:30 pm MST) Date March 11-17, 2013 (Week 3) SPRING BREAK Date March 19, 2013 (Week 4) 3 Quiz over Reading Assignment Reading Assignment : Topics for Discussion Date March 26, 2013 (Week 5) Reading Assignment Topics for Discussion TLB pp. 919-923 Genesis chs. 12-13, 15-19, 21-22. 24-25, 2729, 30-33, 37, 39-41, 50 The Hebrew Patriarchs; Introduction, Abraham and Isaac, the story of Jacob and the story of Joseph (Quiz 3 due Mar 26 by 5:30 pm MST) TLB pp. 133-157 (Exodus chs. 1-12) TLB pp. 168-173 (Exodus chs. 18-20) TLB p. 180 (Article on blood), p. 243 (Article on Names of God) TLB pp. 210, 211 (Leviticus chs.16, 19 23) TLB pp. 340-347 (Deut. chs. 1-2) Joshua ch. 24 The Exodus; Introduction, The oppression of the Hebrews, the birth of Moses to his death The Conquest and Settlement of Canaan; Introduction, preparation for entrance to Canann, the battle of Jericho, the Holy War (Herem), Ai and Achan and Continuing the Conquest (No Quiz 4) First Exam over Readings and Class Notes for week 1-4 due by Apr 2, 11:59 pm (1.5 hour exam) Date April 2, 2013 (Week 6) Quiz over Reading Assignment Reading Assignment: Topics for Discussion: Judges chs. 6-7, 16 (Include article on Canaanite Gods and Goddesses p. 469) The Period of the Judges; Introduction, cultural conflict, Baalism, characteristics of the period, the function of the judges, the judges, Gideon, Samson and the book of Ruth (Quiz 5 due Apr 9 by 5:30 pm MST) Date April 9, 2013 (Week 7) Quiz over Reading Assignment 4 Reading Assignment: Topics for Discussion: Date April 16, 2013 (Week 8) SECOND EXAM Reading Assignment: Topics for Discussion: TLB pp. 506-507 I Samuel chs. 1, 8-10, 15-17 II Samuel chs. 11-12 TLB 617-618 (I Kings chs. 3, 11-12, 18) II Kings chs. 3-8 The United Monarchy: Introduction, transition period-Samuel, Saul, David and the reign of Solomon (Quiz 6 due Apr 16 by 5:30 pm MST) TLB pp. 1716- 1717 (Intro to Amos) TLB p. 1721 Article on Justice Amos chs. 3-6 TLB pp. 1684-1685 (Hosea chs. 1-3) 2 Kings chs. 18-20; TLB pp. 1289-1291 Isaiah chs. 1, 6-7, 9, 11 The Divided Monarchy; The Beginning of the Assyrian Crisis and then The Assyrian Crisis Introduction: Decline and fall of Israel, Judah, King Hezekiah, The prophet Isaiah and the prophet Micah, Civil War between Judah and Isreal, Prophets Elijah, Amos and Hosea (No Quiz 7) Second Exam over Readings and Class Notes due 5--7 by April 23, 5:30 pm (1.5 hour exam) Date Apr 23, 2013 (Week 9) Quiz over Reading Assignment Reading Assignment: Topics for Discussion TLB pp. 1763-1764, 1778-1779, 2 Kings chs. 22-25; TLB pp. 1424-1426 Jeremiah chs. 1, 18, 29, 30, 31 Nahum ch. 1; TLB pp. 1560-1561, Ezekiel ch. 1-3, 37 Judah and the Babylonian Crisis and the Babylonian Exile; King Josiah, The prophets Zephaniah, Habakkuk, Nahum, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Obadiah, the book of Lamentations and the end of the exile 5 (Quiz 8 due April 30 by 5:30 pm MST) Date April 30, 2013 (Week 10) Quiz over Reading Assignment Reading Assignment: Topics for Discussion Date May 7, 2013 (Week 11) Quiz over Reading Assignment Reading Assignment Topics for Discussion; TLB pp. 852-853; (Ezra chs. 1, 7, 10); 874-875 (Nehemiah chs. 1-2, 8-10) TLB pp. 1741-1743 (Jonah ch.1-4) TLB pp. 1024-1024 Psalms chs. 1, 23, 46 139 The Restoration of the Nation; Edict of Liberation, Ezra, Nehemiah, the significance of Ezra-Nehemiah, the prophet of Haggai, the prophet Zechariah, the prophet Joel, the book of Jonah, the book of Malachi and the book of Esther (Quiz 9 due May 7 by 5:30 pm MST) TLB pp. 1193-1194 Proverbs chs. 3, 20, 31 TLB 961,962 (Job chs. 1-2, 42) TLB pp. 1653-1654: TLB 1656 Daniel chs. 1-6 Poetry and Wisdom Literature; Categories, Nature of Hebrew poetry, the book of Psalms, Wisdom literature, the book of Proverbs, The Song of Songs (the Song of Solomon), the book of Ecclesiastes, The book of Job and the book of Daniel (Quiz 10 due May- 14 by 5:30 pm MST) Date May 13-18, 2013 (Week 12) FINAL EXAM DUE BYMAY 18 BY 11:59 PM MST COURSE OUTLINE AND CALENDAR (check the Discussion Board 2-3 times per week and read the announcements!) 6 Date (week of) Week 1 Quiz # 1 Subject Introduction in the class and Introduction to the Bible Week 2 Quiz # 2 The Beginnings Week 3 March 11-17 Week 4 Quiz # 3 Week 5 No QUIZ#4 Exam 1 Week 6 Quiz #5 Week 7 Quiz #6 Assignment Reading and Lecture notes DB # Introduction and DB# 1 Reading and Lecture notes DB#2 SPRING BREAK The Hebrew Patriarchs Reading and Lecture notes, DB#3 The Exodus Reading and Lecture notes, DB# 4 The Conquest and Settlement of Canaan and The Period of the Judges Reading and Lecture notes, DB# 5, Week 5 will cover 2 sections due to Christmas Break Reading and Lecture notes, DB# 6 The United Monarchy Week 8 No quiz 7 Exam 2 The Divided Monarchy: The Beginning of the Assyrian Crisis and Then the Assyrian Crisis. Reading and Lecture notes, DB#7 Week 9 QUIZ #8 Judah and the Babylonian Crisis and the Babylonian Exile; Reading and Lecture notes, DB#8 Week 10 Quiz #9 The Restoration of the Nation Reading and Lecture notes, DB#9 Week 11 Quiz #10 Poetry and Wisdom Literature Reading and Lecture notes, DB#10 Week 12 YOU MADE IT! Final Exam must be completed by MAY 18 at 11:59pm. Course Evaluation (Method of Determining Grade) University Grading System Symbol Percentage A 90-100 B 80-89 7 C 70-79 D 60-69 F Below 60 Other symbols used for grading include: CR Credit Satisfactory, but without qualitative grading. NCR No Credit Unsatisfactory, but without qualitative grading. I** Incomplete May be given to a student who is passing, but has not completed a term paper, examination, or other required for work reasons beyond the student’s control. IP In progress Assigned to a course indicating that at the conclusion of a term the course will still be in progress. X No grade No grade has been submitted by the instructor. The course grade which will replace the X must be submitted within 30 days from the beginning of the next full term. W Withdrawal Course dropped or withdrawal from the University. WP Withdraw passing Course dropped or withdrawal from the University after deadline to withdraw with a W and prior deadline to withdraw with a WP or WF. WF Withdraw failing Course dropped or withdrawal from the University after deadline to withdraw with a W and prior to deadline to withdraw with a WP or WF. **A grade of incomplete is changed if the deficiency is made up by midterm of the next regular semester; otherwise, it becomes "F". This grade is given only if circumstances beyond the student's control prevented completion of work during the semester enrolled and attendance requirements have been met. Class Grading Scale: A = 522-580 B = 418-521 C = 293-417 D = 176-292 8 F = 0-175 TOTAL POINTS = 580 POINTS Academic Honesty (Plagiarism): University students are expected to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of academic honesty. Academic misconduct for which a student is subject to penalty includes all forms of cheating, such as illicit possession of examinations or examination materials, forgery, or plagiarism. (Plagiarism is the presentation of the work of another as one’s own work.) It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with penalties associates with plagiarism stated in the catalog on page 88. Syllabus The syllabus is not a contract. It can be changed or altered at any time by the instructor. The instructor will notify students of any changes. 9