Semester Schedule

Please note that you are expected to complete the readings listed for each session prior to the session. Readings may come from the textbook (Smith), the Bible, or both. Note that there will be no class on January 17.
DateTopicRequired reading
Jan 10The nature of prophecySmith, pp. 347-348, 339-345, 1-45
Jan 17Martin Luther King holidayNO CLASS
Jan 24Eighth-century prophets, part 1Smith, pp. 47-116
Amos, Hosea, Micah, Jonah
Jan 31Eighth-century prophets, part 2Smith, pp. 117-142, 152-153
Isaiah 1-39
Feb 7Seventh-century prophets, part 1Smith, pp. 155-190
Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk
Feb 14Seventh-century prophets, part 2
Group preparation time
Smith, pp. 191-227
Jeremiah
Feb 21Sixth-century prophets
Group preparation time
Smith, pp. 251-2811, 143-148
Ezekiel, Isaiah 40-55
Feb 28Post-Exilic prophetsSmith, pp. 149-152, 229-249, 299-337
Joel, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, Isaiah 56-66
Mar 6Apocalyptic prophecy
Group preparation time
Smith, pp. 283-298
Daniel
Mar 13Group presentations
Term project due
As necessary for presentations
Mar 20Group presentationsAs necessary for presentations