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PART FOUR – Encountering the Prophets1. Introduction to the Prophets – Voices of God’s Servants2. Isaiah 1-39 – Prophet of Judah’s Royal Court3. Isaiah 40-66 – Great Days Are Coming!4. Jeremiah 1-26 – Struggling With God’s Call5. Jeremiah 27-52 – Dealing With Disaster – Lamentations6. Ezekiel 1-24 – Rough Days Are Coming!7. Ezekiel 25-48 – God is Planning an Exciting Future!8. Daniel – The Kingdom of God – Now and ForeverF. . COURSE COMPETENCIESAt the end of this course the student should be able to:G. GRADING PLAN1. write the broad historical story line of the Old Testament2. state the general theme or purpose for each of the Old Testament books studied3. describe several outstanding personalities in Jewish history and theircontribution to Judaism4. understand the Messianic influences that contributed to the development ofChristianityKnowledge of all areas of the course material will be assessed by way of classparticipation, weekly written assignments and a term paper. A course letter grade willbe assigned on the following basis: A = 100 to 90; B = 89 to 80; C = 79 to 70; D = 69 to60; F = below 60.Participation 10%Weekly written assignments 50%Term Paper 40%Participation will be graded on the basis of the student’s involvement in the classdiscussions.In order for the student to receive full credit for weekly written assignments, thesemust be completed and turned in by the following class session.H. ATTENDANCE POLICYBecause the format of this class requires continual responses to assignments and topeers, attendance is absolutely necessary. If a student does miss a class, for whateverreason, the student is responsible for missed work. Personal responsibility shouldwarrant that assignments are handed in on time. In case of an extreme emergency (adeath in the immediate family, for example), talk to the instructor BEFORE THEABSENCE OCCURS. Depending on the assignment, an extension will be considered,but is not guaranteed.REL 1073 - SYLLABUS Page 3