Introduction to Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) for Spiritual Care Providers

This course surveys the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) as an expression of the religious life and thought of ancient Israel, and a foundational document of Western civilization. We will learn about a wide range of methodologies, including source criticism and the historical-critical school, tradition criticism, redaction criticism, and literary and canonical approaches as applied to the study and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible. We will also emphasize the Tanakh against the backdrop of its historical and cultural setting in the Ancient Near East.