MASTER SYLLABUS

 

Course Number:   Rel. 450

 

Course Title: “Seminary Course in Biblical Studies”

 

Department: Religion

 

Credit Hours:   Three

 

Prerequisites:   Junior or senior status; at least a 3.0 G.P.A.; instructor permission; permission of Religion Department chair.

 

 

1. Catalog Description

“Seminary Course in Biblical Studies” provides an opportunity for a student to take an approved course in Biblical studies at Ashland Theological Seminary. Open only to juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Requires written permission from the chair of the Religion Department and the instructor of the seminary course.

 

2. Course Content:

The exact course content will depend upon the course. The course will involve graduate level investigation of sections or books of the Bible. A list of suggested courses will be placed in the catalog. Example of suggested courses include, but may not be limited to:

“Prison Epistles”

“Jeremiah and Lamentations”

“Old Testament Theology”

“Historical and Literary Approaches to Biblical Study”

“History of the Biblical World.”

 

  3. Student Learning Objectives:

  1. The overall objective of this program is for students to have an opportunity to do more advanced and concentrated work in the area of Biblical studies than they can achieve at the undergraduate level.
  2. Student will improve their exegetical skills through close reading of primary texts.
  3. Students will improve their writing skills through written assignments.
  4. Students will gain exposure to graduate level work in Biblical studies.
  5. Students will develop a greater understanding of the content of scripture.
  6. Students will better understand the social, economic, and political background out of which Biblical literature arose.

 

4. Student assessment criteria

Assessment criteria will vary depending upon course. The following are criteria that would be used in most classes.

•  Written assignments, including short essays and term papers.

•  Class participation

•  Exams and quizzes.  

 

5. Resource Materials

              Dependent upon course.

 

6. Instructional Approach

              This depends upon the course. However, all of the courses we are suggesting focus upon close, careful reading of primary sources with an emphasis on class discussion and active learning.