TMOT 8098 Prophets
This course provides an historical, literary, and theological overview of prophets and prophetic books in the Old Testament. The course examines prophets in the Pentateuch and Former Prophets although the primary focus is on the Latter (Writing) Prophets. Special attention will be given to justice-related themes in prophetic literature, such as opposition to oppression, dignity of life, and care for creation.
Course overview
- Department
- Theology and Ministry
- School
- STM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- Graduate-level introductory OT course.
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.77 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.77 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Jaime Waters | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.7 | — | 10 of 13 |
| Fall 2024 | Jaime Waters | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | — | 9 of 11 |
| Spring 2023 | Andrew Davis | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 13 of 17 |
| Spring 2022 | Andrew Davis | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 11 of 21 |