Scripture & Theology Seminar: The Psalms in the Christian Tradition

College Wycliffe College
Instructor(s) Seitz, Christopher
Course Code WYB5346HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

Close reading of selected Psalms, according to these categories: a. Psalms in the OT that appear in the NT; b. key psalms within the structure of the Psalter; c. imprecatory psalms; d. popular psalms that do not appear in the NT. Tasks: a. Original language work in Hebrew, Greek, Latin, b. Reading (in translation) of the reception history of the Psalms, including the use of the Psalms in the NT, also c. chiefly Diodore and Theodore, Origen, Chrysostom, Theodoret, Jerome, Augustine, Aquinas, Rashi, Calvin, Luther, moderns, and d. Selected readings in hermeneutics, including Frei. Teaching Method -- two weekly seminars, with readings for discussion and analysis of the primary sources. Means of evaluation -- one major paper to be submitted at the end of the term.

Syllabus http://www.wycliffecollege.ca/documents/Psalms%20Summer%202013.pdf
Schedule Tue Fri 
Start Time 11:00
End Time 13:00
Minimum Enrolment 0
Maximum Enrolment 0
Schedule Notes

<p> Two sessions per week from Sept 15 to Oct 23</p>

Teaching Method
Seminars
Means of Evaluation
Other
Previously Offered Summer 2013
Currently Offered Fall 2015