COURSE SYLLABUS OT218: Judges-1 Samuel: …

1 ot218 COURSE SYLLABUS | 2015 Christian University GlobalNet/Our Daily Bread Ministries. All Rights Reserved. | 1 COURSE SYLLABUSOT218: Judges-1 Samuel: Israel s choice From God-Rule to Human-RuleCourse Lecturer: Douglas Stuart, PhDCourse Description This COURSE , Judges-1 samuel : Israel s choice From God-Rule to Human-Rule, covers the books of judges , ruth and the book of 1 samuel . These books contrast Israel as they rebelled against God s rule in the period of judges , but ruth gives a snapshot of obedience during that same period. 1 samuel examines Israel s amazing transition from having God-as-their-King to having men-as-their Objectives

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3 1. To introduce students to survey information of the Old Testament2. To help students develop critical and practical aptitudes in understanding the bible 3. To provide scholarly information that will help students better understand the historical and biblical context of the Old TestamentAccessibility

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5 If you have particular accessibility needs, please contact the CUGN Registrar at the beginning of the COURSE . This will allow us to work directly with you to make efforts to accommodate your situation and ensure as full as possible accessibility to the Lecturer Douglas K.

6 Stuart, PhDEducation: Harvard University, PhD Yale Divinity School, graduate studies Harvard University, BATeaching Career: Professor of Old Testament, specializing in Assyrian and Babylonian languages and literature, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Co-chair of the Old Testament Colloquium for the Boston Theological InstituteOT218 COURSE SYLLABUS | 2015 Christian University GlobalNet/Our Daily Bread Ministries. All Rights Reserved. | Visiting professor, guest lecturer, and speaker at colleges, seminaries, and universities across the United StatesOther Career Highlights: Activity in several organizations, including The Evangelical Theological Society, the International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies, and the Society of Biblical Literature Radio and television broadcasts, including appearances in both Mysteries of the bible and Christianity: The First Thousand Years Ordained minister, pastoring numerous churches in Massachusetts and New Hampshire Ministry work among gypsies in Eastern Europe Fluent in several languages and able to navigate through several others, including Arabic, Aramaic, Assyrian, Babylonian, Egyptian, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Romanian, Syriac, Targumic Aramaic, and UgariticPublications: Author of several books, including Old Testament Exegesis.

7 A Primer for Students and Pastors, Studies in Early Hebrew Meter, and various bible commentaries including volumes on Hosea, Ezekiel, Malachi, and Jonah. His most bestselling book, How to Read the bible for All Its Worth, has been translated into more than 20 languages. Author of numerous journal articles for publications such as Christianity Today, Decision Magazine, the Journal of Biblical Literature, and Hebrew Union College AnnualAcademic Honesty

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9 At CUGN, we believe all we do is as unto the Lord and we thus hold to a high academic standard of honesty; we do not tolerate plagiarism and cheating. Students found guilty of any form of academic dishonesty face consequences ranging from interaction with the Academic Dean to expulsion from and Exams: Any student found guilty of cheating on a quiz or exam will automatically receive a score of zero for that quiz or exam. A second offense will result in automatic COURSE failure and possible disciplinary action and/or expulsion from CUGN.

10 Please view the CUGN Academic Catalog for a full definition and examples of : If a student s work is found to be plagiarized, consequences will vary depending on the nature of the an offense is deemed unintentional, the student will have an opportunity to resubmit the work. A second offense will result in an automatic score of zero for that assignment, which may also result in failure of that serious plagiarism offenses could result in automatic COURSE failure, disciplinary action, or expulsion from CUGN. Please view the CUGN