Online Studiegidsen
2026/27
Online Studiegidsen
2026/27
None
This course is integrated and therefore identical with MTP-SPBW1
The student:
1. can present a general overview of the history of Old Testament studies as an academic discipline (LOQ 1,7 / MTP ET 1);
2. can describe the current debate on methodology, characterize the currents in vogue nowadays, and evaluate all this from the perspective of his own theological conviction (as a reformed/evangelical believer) (LOQ 2/ MTP ET7).
History of OT studies as an academic discipline, with an emphasis on forming one’s view on it from a Reformed perspective; diachronic and synchronic methods.
Tutorials (with specific attention for the methodology of the field of Old Testament studies)
Contact hours: ca. 5 (tutorials)
Preparation: ca. 20 hours
Self-study: 143 hours
Essay or paper (depends on the previous education and skills of the student).
Required literature
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Pag. |
Cat. |
U. |
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Hardy, H.H. and Carrol R., M. Daniel (eds.) The State of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Recent Research (Baker Academic, 2024). |
512 |
2 |
73 |
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Sæbø, M. (ed.), Hebrew Bible Old Testament: The History of Its Interpretation (Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1996-2015), Volume II: (Martin Luther, p. 365-378, 382-395); Chapter 18 (John Calvin, p. 428-451); Chapter 23 (Radical Reformers, p. 584-601); Chapter 42 (Semler, p. 995-1005); Chapter 44 (Herder, Eichhorn, Gabler, p. 1041-1063). |
104 |
3 |
35 |
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Sæbø, M. (ed.), Hebrew Bible Old Testament. The History of Its Interpretation (Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1996-2015), Volume III, section as agreed or John S. Bergsma and Jeffrey L. Morrow, Murmering Against Moses: The Contentious History and Contested Future of Pentateuch Studies (Emmaus Academic, 2023), sections as agreed. |
45 |
3 |
15 |
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House, P.R. (ed.), Beyond Form Criticism (Eisenbrauns, 1992): Introduction (pp. 3-20), contributions by Stendahl, Muilenburg en Fowler (= 47 pages), and additional sections of 32 pages as agreed. |
100 |
2 |
15 |
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Barr, J., ‘The Synchronic, the Diachronic and the Historical’, in: J.C. de Moor (ed.), Synchronic or Diachronic?, OTS 34 (Brill, 1995), 1-14. |
14 |
3 |
5 |
|
Total |
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|
143 |
Recommended literature
· Chapman, Stephen B., and Marvin A. Sweeney, The Cambridge Companion to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (Cambridge University Press, 2016).
· Knight, D. A., Tucker, G.M., The Hebrew Bible and Its Modern Interpreters (Scholars Press, 1985).
· Woude, van der, A.S., (ed.), Inleiding tot de studie van het Oude Testament (Kok, 1986).
| Naam | Code | Beoordeling | Gewicht | Vakbodem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay of paper | MAOT1 | Cijfer | 1 | 5.5 |