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BA2309B Prophetic Voices: Hear the Word of the Lord!

  • Unit Code & NameBA2309B Prophetic Voices: Hear the Word of the Lord!
  • Description

    This unit explores the nature of prophecy in Israel and Judah mainly during the eighth-century BCE. The theological themes of selected prophets will be considered, with particular attention to social justice and institutional reform. Drawing upon selected passages mainly from Amos and Hosea supplemented by Isaiah and Micah, we will seek to discern how these voices contribute to our engagement with contemporary concerns.

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  • LevelUndergraduate Level 2
  • Semester2. Semester 1, 2026
  • Delivery ModeOnline
  • Date

    23 February 2026 - 29 May 2026

    Students are expected to attend six online classroom sessions. The first session is scheduled for Monday, 23 February 2026 at 10.00 am AEDT. Dates and times of the remaining sessions to be confirmed.

    We recommend that you allocate 9 hours a week for all study activities.

  • Lecturer(s) Lt Colonel Dr Terry Grey
  • Prerequisites

    18 points Old Testament (BA)

  • Learning Activities

    Guided readings, completion of workbooks (including learning materials, questions, learning tasks, video and audio content), attendance and participation at scheduled virtual (online) classrooms.

    *This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.

  • Assessments

    Assessment 1 - 25%

    Assessment 2 - 30%

    Assessment 3 - 45%

  • Learning Outcomes

    Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:

    1. Assess the extent to which historical, political and social frameworks contribute to the formulation of the message of the eight-century prophets.

    2. Analyse the major theological themes arising within the relevant prophetic materials.

    3. Exegete and interpret selected biblical texts.

    4. Compare the issues faced by the eighth-century prophets and their responses, with contemporary concerns and 'prophetic voices'.

  • Text Books

    Redditt, Paul L. Introduction to the Prophets. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2008. 

    Available as an ebook from both the EBC library and The University Library hub.