Winter 2026
Meeting:
MW 3:30pm - 4:50pm
SLN:
17603
Section Type:
Lecture
Joint Sections:
MELC 305 A , RELIG 315 A
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):
In this course, we explore what the prophets of the Hebrew Bible said and did. We'll look at them in their ancient Middle Eastern historical, oral and literary context. Why is Ezekiel drawing on a brick? Why was Jeremiah thrown in that well? Why did Deborah go to war? No prerequisites. 3 credits.
No final exam - instead, students do a final paper of about 6 pages in length, exploring one of the minor prophets.
2023 version of syllabus here: SYLLABUS NE 305 Biblical Prophets.docx
There will be some small revisions and updates, but it will be mostly the same in 2025!
Catalog Description:
Explores the Biblical prophets (in translation) within their Near Eastern contexts. Historicity, literary and rhetorical sophistication, and ideological agendas. Seeks to uncover the meaning and distinctiveness of Israelite prophecy within the context of the larger Near East. No knowledge of the Bible required.
Credits:
3.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
November 6, 2025 - 6:03 pm