OBST 517 Introduction to the Poetic & Prophetic Books

An expositional study of the poetic and prophetic books of the Old Testament. Each book will be covered, as well as the interpretive processes regarding Old Testament poetic and prophetic texts.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Those responsible for teaching Scripture must be able to understand, explain, and apply the Old Testament in ways that are faithful to the text and meaningful for today’s church. This course helps prepare the student for ministry by engaging in various passages and topics located in the Poetic and Prophetic Books and drawing meaningful implications of these texts for the modern church. 

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After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be 400 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 150 words. Each thread must be supported with at least 1 scholarly citation in current Turabian format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last 5 years. Acceptable sources include the textbooks, the Bible, etc. (CLO: A, B, D)

The student will develop an 800-word theology of lament and its value for the modern church. The paper must use current Turabian formatting and incorporate at least 2 direct quotations from one academic commentary. (CLO: A, B, D)

In this assignment, the student will select 1 biblical book from the assigned corpus and write an 800-word reflection that engages critically with the text, relevant course readings, and its theological significance for the modern church. The student must incorporate at least 2 direct quotes from the textbook readings in current Turabian format. The work should move beyond summary to demonstrate personal learning, theological growth, and thoughtful application to ministry. This reflection is designed to help the student integrate biblical interpretation with contemporary church life and discipleship. (CLO: A, B, D)

The student will produce a rough draft that demonstrates initial engagement with the biblical text and textbook in order to receive feedback in preparation for a final draft. The student will follow current Turabian formatting and produce a rough draft that is at least 500 words. The student must incorporate at least 1 direct quote from Boda’s Return to Me. (CLO: A, B, D)

The student will build on his/her rough draft and instructor feedback to produce a 1200-word essay detailing a particular passage’s message of repentance and implications for modern ministry. The student will need to interact with his/her chosen passage, Mark Boda’s Return to Me, and 1 additional academic commentary. The student will follow current Turabian formatting. (CLO: A, B, D)