The images in Hosea have often been used by modern persons to support spousal abuse, rape, and other forms of violence against women (Weems, 1995). How do you read, preach, or teach a text like Hosea 2, or can you? (¾ page) Southern Prophets/Divided Monarchy. Read Coogan, pp. 329-359, II Kings 18-20, and Amos. Compare the reigns of Hezekiah and Josiah as presented by the DTR historian. What attributes does the Deuteronomist suggest are ideal for a king? (1 page) OUTSIDE THE TEXT: Amos 5:24 was famously used by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in both his “I Have a Dream” speech and his “Letter from the Birmingham Jail” to call for justice and civil rights. Find one additional example of the ways in which the biblical prophets have been used to promote social justice, civil rights, or equality. (This may be print or Internet). Attach the article, example, or link, summarize the content, and write an analysis of the ways the text is used. Is it appropriate to use ancient prophets to comment on contemporary social issues? How? When? Why? (1½ pages) Fall and Exile. Read Coogan, pp. 360-386, II Chronicles 26, Jeremiah 52, Lamentations 1-5, and Psalm 137. How do the poetic texts (Lamentations and Psalms) relate to the historical texts (Chronicles and Jeremiah) here? (¼ page) What is the central theological concern of these poetic texts? What serious question is each asking? What answer, if any, is given? What is the view of God, evil, self, and humanity in each? On what occasion, if any might these be appropriate texts for the church; why do you respond as you do? (1¼ pages) 10. Conclusion. Having completed these assignments and participated in some class discussion, what haven’t we addressed that you would like to discuss? What questions have been raised in your mind that we haven’t satisfactorily engaged? (1 page) Grading System Written work: 70% In-Class Assignments and Participation: 30% A = 90 and above Exceeds expectations B = 80-90 Expected quality C = 70-80 Passing, but not of expected quality D = below 70, Unacceptable quality
The images in Hosea have often been used by modern persons to support spousal abuse, rape, and other forms of violence against women (Weems, 1995). How do you read, preach, or teach a text like Hosea 2, or can you? (¾ page) Southern Prophets/Divided Monarchy. Read Coogan, pp. 329-359, II Kings 18-20, and Amos. Compare the reigns of Hezekiah and Josiah as presented by the DTR historian. What attributes does the Deuteronomist suggest are ideal for a king? (1 page) OUTSIDE THE TEXT: Amos 5:24 was famously used by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in both his “I Have a Dream” speech and his “Letter from the Birmingham Jail” to call for justice and civil rights. Find one additional example of the ways in which the biblical prophets have been used to promote social justice, civil rights, or equality. (This may be print or Internet). Attach the article, example, or link, summarize the content, and write an analysis of the ways the text is used. Is it appropriate to use ancient prophets to comment on contemporary social issues? How? When? Why? (1½ pages) Fall and Exile. Read Coogan, pp. 360-386, II Chronicles 26, Jeremiah 52, Lamentations 1-5, and Psalm 137. How do the poetic texts (Lamentations and Psalms) relate to the historical texts (Chronicles and Jeremiah) here? (¼ page) What is the central theological concern of these poetic texts? What serious question is each asking? What answer, if any, is given? What is the view of God, evil, self, and humanity in each? On what occasion, if any might these be appropriate texts for the church; why do you respond as you do? (1¼ pages) 10. Conclusion. Having completed these assignments and participated in some class discussion, what haven’t we addressed that you would like to discuss? What questions have been raised in your mind that we haven’t satisfactorily engaged? (1 page) Grading System Written work: 70% In-Class Assignments and Participation: 30% A = 90 and above Exceeds expectations B = 80-90 Expected quality C = 70-80 Passing, but not of expected quality D = below 70, Unacceptable quality
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