Module: Psalms, Wisdom and Prophets

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Psalms, Wisdom and Prophets
Module Code	TP129
School	59
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Brad Anderson Semester 2: Brad Anderson Autumn: Brad Anderson
Module Teachers	Brad Anderson
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

This module will explore various aspects of the psalms (prayer, poetry, type, theological themes) and prophets (nature, development, historical setting, major themes), as well as giving students an appreciation of the Jewish wisdom tradition (Proverbs, Job, Qoheleth).

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the psalms as expressions of the religious life of Israel, as well as how these are examples of Israel's poetry.
2. Identify and reflect upon the psalms as a resource for faith and life within the Christian tradition.
3. Argue and reference the particular point of view of the individual prophets within the social and historical contexts in which they were active.
4. Critically reflect upon the main themes of the preaching of the classical prophets in the light of their own life experience.
5. Engage in personal theological reflection on the riches of the Jewish Wisdom tradition in a manner that is appreciative of the wisdom of other traditions.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Online activity	24	No Description
Directed learning	50	No Description
Assignment Completion	50	No Description
Independent Study	39.5	No Description
Total Workload: 187.5

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

The Psalms in the context of Israel’s history and literature

The classification of the psalms according to literary types

The study of selected psalms

Prophecy in the Ancient Near East and in Israel

The prophets, historical background and the main aspects of their preaching

The wisdom tradition in Israel

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	n/a	80%	n/a
Completion of online activity	Online discussion forum	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Blenkinsopp, Joseph: 2002, Isaiah 40-55, Yale University Press, New Haven & London, 978-0-300-14054-5
Blenkinsopp, Joseph: 2003, Isaiah 55-66, Doubleday, New York/London,
Crenshaw, James L.: 0, The Psalms, 0-8028-0854-9
Collins, J.J.: 2004, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible, Fortress Press, Augsburg, Minneapolis,
Eaton, John: 2005, The Psalms: A Hisorical and Spiritual Commentary, Continuum, London,
Malchow, B.V.: 1996, Social Justice in the Hebrew Bible, Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN,
Murphy, Ronald: 1990, The Tree of Life: An Exploration of the Biblical Wisdom Literature, Doubleday, New York,
Perdue, Leo G.: 1994, Wisdom and Creation: The Theology of the Wisdom Literature, Abingdon, Nashville,
Skehan, Patrick W. and Di Lella, Alexander A.: 1987, The Wisdom of Ben Sirach, Doubleday, Garden City, NY,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BATRS

BA in Theology and Religious Studies

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