Haggai & Malachi (ThM), 9109

Haggai & Malachi, 9109: Th.M.

Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
Instructor: R. V. McCabe, Th.D. Summer Semester
Course Outline 2009

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A study of the books of Haggai and Malachi. The intent of this course is to examine the introductory issues and to develop the message of each book. Attention is also given to the theological content of each work.

OBJECTIVES:
In developing the message of Haggai and Malachi, the student should
1. be cognizant of the introductory issues related to each book,
2. understand the solutions to these problems,
3. become familiar with some of the key bibliographic resources available for these books,
4. know the basic content and theology of each book, and
5. acquire an appreciation for the theological content of the books of Haggai and Malachi.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Quizzes: At the beginning of each class, a quiz over an assigned section of the syllabus, which includes the content from an English translation, may be administered???90% of grade.
2. Sight reading of Hebrew Text: Each Th.M. student is required to be able to sight read and interact with the Hebrew Text of Haggai and Malachi. This should be scheduled no later than Friday, August 7???25% of grade.
3. Critical book review: Each Th.M. student is to write an 8 to 15 page critical evaluation of Taylor, ???Haggai,??? and Clendenen, ???Malachi,??? in Haggai, Malachi (New American Commentary). This is due on Friday, August 7???20%.
4. Reading requirement: The reading assignment for this class is due on Friday, August 7.???10% of grade.

TEXTBOOK:
1. McCabe, Robert V. ???Haggai and Malachi: English Bible.??? Unpublished syllabus, Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, 2009.
2. Verhoef, Pieter A. The Books of Haggai and Malachi. The New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Edited by R. K. Harrison. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987.