BIBL 3303 - Psalms and Wisdom Literature

A study of the books of Psalms and Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Songs of Solomon. The course will introduce techniques for reading Hebrew poetry, discussing poetic lines, strophic analysis, stanza constructions, and poems as a whole. The course will also discuss the most common types of psalms found in the Psalter (Hymns, Laments, and Thanksgiving songs) and the Psalter’s literary composition. Emphasis is also given to the Kingship of God as the theological matrix of the Psalter. The course also pays attention to the literary structure and theological message of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Songs of Solomon, and devotes time to themes such as creation, wisdom, and theodicy.

Class 3. Prerequisite(s): BIBL 1033 and THEO 2043 . This course satisfies the General Education Biblical and Theological Engagement requirements.