The Foreigner in Biblical Law

Date Cancelled
College Emmanuel College
Instructor(s)
Course Code EMB2301HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

Can an understanding of the resident alien in the Bible help us reflect today concerning the manner in which we treat 'the foreigner' in our society and particular communities? Students in this course will conduct a literary survey of the resident alien (a translation of the Hebrew term ) throughout various biblical law codes. Using a method of inner-biblical criticism and reception history, students will observe contextual changes in meaning of this figure through time. Texts to be studied will range from Ancient Near Eastern law codes, law codes of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), along with readings from the Septuagint, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the New Testament.

Pre-Requisites Introduction to Old Testament I or permission of the instructor.
Schedule MonTueWedThu
Start & End Date Jun 13, 2016 - Jun 23, 2016
Start Time 9:30
End Time 12:30
Hours Per Week Intensive
Minimum Enrolment 12
Maximum Enrolment 20
Enrolment Notes

Last day to register: April 29; last day to pay minimum balance: April 29 (proof of payment required if payment is made between April 27-29); last day to drop: June 15 (please contact your college registrar to process the drop)

Additional Notes

Additional evaluation: student presentation, and major paper.

Teaching Method
Lectures
Readings
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Book Review
Other
Previously Offered Summer 2014
Currently Offered Summer 2016