Dr. John N. Oswalt, one of the most renowned Old Testament scholars, comes to teach about the prophets and their timeless significance in today's world. His approach to the prophets invites deeper understanding and dialogue, highlighting how their messages relate to our lives today.

LECTURER
Asbury Theological Seminary Old Testament Lecturer Dr. John N. Oswalt.
Dr. Oswalt is regarded as one of the leading scholars on the book of Isaiah. For the compendium New International Commentary on the Old Testament (NICOT), he has written a two-volume commentary on the book of Isaiah, Isaiah 1-39 and Isaiah 40-66, for a total of 1,532 pages of scholarly research. His practical, pastoral approach is expressed in the NIV Application Commentary on Isaiah, which adds a further 736 pages.
John N. Oswalt's books and research have been cited nearly 2,000 times, indicating his considerable scholarly influence (source: Google Scholar).

TIME OF EVENT

7.05 at 9:00 - 18:00
8.05 at 9:00 - 12:45
9.05 at 9:00 - 12:45

LOCATION
Participation on site, Narva mnt 51, Tallinn or in Zoom.

COURSE VALUE
52 academic hours (10 contact hours) 2 ECTS

TARGET GROUP
Anyone interested, no previous experience is required.

LANGUAGE
The course is conducted in English, with translation into Estonian and Russian.

SUBJECT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the course the student will:  

  • be able to explain how the prophets' messages deal with God's justice and love and to analyse their theological depth.
  • be able to analyse how historical and cultural conditions have influenced the prophets' proclamations and relate them to the political and social issues of their time.
  • be able to identify and discuss how different prophets address the same issues from different perspectives, creating a holistic picture of God's plan.
  • be able to analyse how the messages of the prophets express ideas of redemption and hope and discuss their relevance in today's context.
  • be able to identify and analyse the literary techniques used by the prophets, including metaphors and symbols, and discuss their impact on the message.


COURSE CONTENT

The Theological Depth of the Prophets: the prophets address complex theological issues such as God's justice and love. The prophets' messages explore dialogues that help us to understand the character of God and his relationship with humanity.
Contextual Relevance: Contextual analysis of the prophets' messages, how historical and cultural conditions influence the prophets' proclamations. The relationship of the prophets' messages to the political and social issues of their time.
Coherence and Diversity: While the books of the prophets may appear diverse, there is a unity in their messages. It looks at how different prophets address the same issues from different angles, creating a holistic picture of God's plan.
Redemption and Hope: The messages of the prophets contain a strong emphasis on redemption and hope, not only for their time but also for the future. The prophets' messages are timeless and resonate with people today.
Literary Techniques: Literary techniques used by the prophets will be analysed, including metaphors and symbols to convey complex ideas and emotions. These techniques enrich the prophets' message and bring it alive.


ORGANIZER
EMK Theological Seminary, Kaire Lotamõis, 6688467, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pre-registration is required to participate in the training!

COURSE PRICE
70 EUR - for a free listener.
90 EUR - if the participant wants to receive credits. Requires at least 75% attendance at the lectures and completion of the homework.
The price does not include VAT.

PAYMENT INFORMATION
Recipient: Eesti Metodisti Kirik
Invoice number: EE842200221010980782
Explanation: Avatud kursus - VT prohvetid
Amount: 70 or 90 EUR