Lecturer:
Fr. Valerian Cheong
Contact:
Class Venue:
St. Anthony
Assessment:
Graded
Requirement:
SS120 or equiv.
Duration:
32 Classes
Credits:
4
Lecture-hours:
64
Biblical Prophets
SS222
Semester 1 & 2, 2021
Wednesday Mornings 11:15am to 1:15pm
Class Dates: Jan 20, 27, Feb 03, 10, 24, Mar 03, 10, 24, 31, Apr 07, 14, 21, 28, May 05, 12, 19, 2021
Class Dates: Jul 21, 28, Aug 04, 11, 18, 25, Sep 01, 08 15, 29, Oct 06, 13, 20, 27, Nov 03, 10, 2021
Examination: Not Confirmed (TBA)
Students will discuss the understanding of prophetism in general, the basic features of Israelite prophecy, the vocation of a prophet, message of the prophets and how to interpret for today and guidelines in distinguishing the true from the false prophet. Familiarity with the texts for the books of the Major and Minor Prophets is essential. Exegesis of selected texts will be supplemented by treatment of certain important themes found in these books.