Writings (Ketuvim)
Prerequisites: Greek, Hebrew, or Language Tools, Hermeneutics, Old Testament Overview
Credit Hours: 3
Status: Elective
The “Writings” (Ketuvim), the diverse third section of the Old Testament, offer profound insights into Israel’s worship, wisdom, and history. This course explores their varied literary genres and historical settings, with special attention to key texts like Psalms, Proverbs, and Job, examining their contributions to understanding God, humanity, and covenant life in redemptive history. The student is expected to examine the Greek or Hebrew text in some depth. Students will learn to faithfully exegete these texts and apply their truths to the contemporary Lutheran congregation’s worship, teaching, and pastoral care.