The Spirit in the Old Testament

This subject explores various perspectives on the Spirit of God in the Old Testament. Students will examine the socio-historical background relevant to the functions of the Spirit in the Old Testament and will apply passages on the Spirit in the Old Testament to modern Pentecostalism.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: BIB215
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: John Griffiths

Prerequisites

The following courses are prerequisites or corequisites:

BIB101—Introduction to the Bible OR BIB102 Introduction to Israel's Scriptures (Old Testament) OR BIB103 Introduction to the New Testament OR BIB104 Old Testament Foundations OR BIB105 New Testament Foundations

Awards offering The Spirit in the Old Testament

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Identify the various perspectives on the Spirit of God in the Old Testament;
Examine the socio-historical background relevant to the functions of the Spirit in the Old Testament;
Demonstrate critical engagement with both the primary biblical materials and secondary literature from a range of perspectives;
Interpret a major prophet’s understanding of the Spirit of God, and the Spirit’s relationship to the redemption of God;
Apply passages on the Spirit in the Old Testament to modern Pentecostalism.

Subject Content

God as Spirit
The Spirit in the Primeval History
The Spirit in the Torah
The Spirit, Creation and the Psalms
The Spirit, Knowledge and the Wisdom Literature
The Spirit with the Judges
The Spirit with the Early Monarchy
Prophets and the Spirit

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face to face (onsite)
eLearning (online)
Intensives
Extensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Reading Responses (20%)
Major Exegesis (50%)
Contemporary Presentation (30%)

Prescribed Text

Primary readings provided