This unit is offered online in special circumstances, usually when a student is unable to take the on-campus unit, ‘Interpreting and Applying Psalms’ (OT036-712/812/912). Please speak to the Academic Dean for more information.
The subject introduces students to the study of the Psalter, providing training in the skills of exegetical method. Students will gain further knowledge of Old Testament theology, and be able to survey modern interpretations of the Psalms, and consider how to preach the Psalms.
English exegesis text: Psalms 2, 8, 16, 19, 22, 24, 46, 51, 73, 74, 96, 99, 103, 110, 116, 132 and 137.
Hebrew exegesis text: Psalms 2, 8, 22, 46, 73, 99, 132 and 137.
Classroom instruction and discussion; essay learning tasks and assignments.
Allan. M. Harman, The Psalms (Christian Focus, 1998).
Allen Ross, A Commentary on the Psalms (3 vols, Kregel Exegetical Library, Kregen, 2012).
Gerald H. Wilson, Psalms Volume 1 (Zondervan, 2002).
Geoffrey W. Grogan, Prayer, Praise and Prophecy (Ross-shire: Christian Focus, 2001).
Training for the Kingdom of Heaven
