BLS 521/621 Genesis
Western Seminary,
Dr. John H. Sailhamer
Visiting from
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Summer, 2004
Monday - Friday,
SYLLABUS
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
This course involves a detailed study of Genesis with
emphasis on institutions, persons, and events that shaped the rest of history.
Key principles of life are examined in light of further biblical amplification.
2 Credits.
COURSE
AIMS:
-- The
student will learn the basic content of the biblical narrative texts of Genesis
and how those texts fit into our understanding of the book of Genesis as a
whole
-- The
student will be able to recognize, describe and understand the basic techniques
of biblical narrative, as well as the kinds of meaning expressed by those
techniques.
-- The
student will gain an appreciation for the role of Genesis narratives in
articulating the central themes of the Pentateuch and of OT biblical theology.
-- The
student will gain and develop the skill of applying the message of Genesis to
the theological and ethical needs of the Church today.
COURSE
TEXTBOOK:
John H.
Sailhamer, The Pentateuch as Narrative.
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE
-- Students are encouraged to attend every class.
EXAMINATION
-- There will be an exam on the last day of class covering the content of the
reading, lectures and class discussion
PAPER --
10-page paper on an approved topic. This paper will be due in the seminary
office August 2. There will be no extensions allowed because of the deadline
for submission of summer grades.
READING REPORT
BLS 521/621 – Genesis
John
H. Sailhamer, Instructor
Summer,
2004
I have
completed reading the whole book of Genesis in at least two different
translations. I have read pages 1-249 in The
Pentateuch as Narrative
__________ Yes
__________ I did not read the following portion before class, but have
completed it before
__________ I did not read the following portion at all:
_______________________________________
Name