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- Week 1: Introduction to Prophecy (8–10 hours)Definition and function of prophets in Israel. The office of the prophet vs. pagan divination. Prophetic literature: former vs. latter prophets.4
- Week 2: Historical Context of the Prophets (12–14 hours)Israel’s monarchy and divided kingdom. Assyrian, Babylonian, and Persian contexts.3
- Week 3: Major Prophet – Isaiah (Part 1) (12–14 hours)Historical setting: 8th-century Judah. Themes of holiness, judgment, and hope.3
- Week 4: Major Prophet – Isaiah (Part 2) (10–12 hours)The servant songs. Future hope and eschatology.3
- Week 5: Jeremiah and Lamentations (12–14 hours)Historical background: final years of Judah. Themes: covenant renewal, suffering, new covenant.3
- Week 6: Ezekiel (12–14 hours)Prophet in exile. Themes: God’s glory, new heart and spirit, restoration of Israel.3
- Week 7: The Twelve (Minor Prophets, Part 1) (10–12 hours)Survey of The Twelve Minor Prophets Hosea: covenant as marriage. Amos: social justice and divine judgment. Micah: true worship and hope.5
- Week 8: The Twelve (Minor Prophets, Part 2) (12–14 hours)Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah: judgment and faith. Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi: post-exilic prophecy, restoration, and eschatology.3
- Week 9: Literary Forms & Themes in Prophecy (10–12 hours)Oracles of judgment, oracles of salvation. Symbolic actions, visions, and poetry.3
- Week 10: Integration & Competency Exam Prep (10–12 hours)Overarching themes: justice, covenant fidelity, future hope. Prophets in New Testament perspective. Practice exam with selected passages.4