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Atlanta Bible College
P.O. Box 2950
McDonough, GA 30253

404-362-0052
800-347-4261
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B224 - History & Minor Prophets

Dr. Joe Martin
404-362-0052
800-347-4261

jmartin@abc-coggc.org

Joe is a 1970 graduate of Oregon Bible College. In addition to his teaching duties Joe also serves as Academic Dean. He served as pastor of churches in Front Royal, VA and Glendale, CA. He joined the ABC staff in 1991. He has graduate degrees from Arizona State University and Fuller Theological Seminary.  Joe received his Doctor of Ministry degree (D.Min) from Columbia Theological Seminary.

This is a detailed review of the minor prophets and the times in which they lived and ministered. It generally covers the time from the divided kingdom (931 B.C.) to the last revelations before Jesus (Malachi 450 B.C.). From this 500 year period, we will go into each book with more depth than the Old Testament Survey class offered.

TERMINAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To be able to place each of the minor prophets in their time frame and ministry.

2. To understand the Mid-east Time Line from approximately 1,000 B.C. to Jesus

3. To place in context (sitz em leben, situation in life) each prophet.

4. To consider application to the present time from a "prophet’s" perspective.

TEXTS REQUIRED:

1. THE BIBLE, We will be using N.I.V. in class . . . please purchase one.

2. The Minor Prophets, Charles L. Feinberg, Moody Press, 1990. ISBN number= 0-8024-5305-8

GRADING:
(90/80/70/60 see appropriate pages of catalog; p. 23)

14 classes - 1 Page notes per hour class.  Each DVD usually has 2 hours of lecture(=2 pages min. per class!).   NOTES are to be emailed/mailed/or brought in WEEKLY! Inconsistent, untimely presentation of notes will result in a reduced grade.  EMAIL ADDRESS:  jmartin@abc-coggc.org  140
2 Phone Interviews & Reviews 40
Mid-Term 80
Final 100
Reflection Paper - 2 pages            40
TOTAL 400

MEMORY VERSES

The syllabus has  "recommended" verses.  Distance Learners should generally know them, but will not need to know them verbatim.

MID-TERM & FINAL:

They will be multiple choice, some short answer essay. If done verbally, time will be allowed for both the mid-term and the final in the conversations with the professor.  Testing will be done for distance learners to fit each situation. These may be done by email or other methods. The STUDENT is to initiate contact with the Professor/Person overseeing the class for the exams, see "phone interview & review."

DAILY SCHEDULE:

Class # Topic   Memory Verses
1 Introduction & Syllabus    
2 Hosea Feinburg 1, 2 Hosea 5:15
3 Hosea Feinburg 3, 4
4 Joel & Obadiah Feinburg 5, 7 Joel 2:28, 29
5 Amos Feinburg 6 Amos 3:7, 7:14, 15
6 Jonah Feinburg 8 Jonah 2:8
7 Micah / Nahum Feinburg 9, 10 Micah 5:2, 6:8
Phone Interview & Review (contact instructor to establish test time) The STUDENT is to call in.
8 Mid-Term (Chapters 1-10 Feinburg & Hosea through Nahum)
9 Habakkuk Feinburg 11 Habakkuk 3:17, 18
10 Zephaniah Feinburg 12 Zephaniah 3:16, 17
11 Haggai Feinburg 13 Haggai 1:3, 2:4
12 Zechariah Feinburg 15, 16 Zechariah 1:3
13 Zechariah Feinburg 17, 18 Zechariah 12:3
14 Malachi Feinburg 14 Malachi 2:15, 3:10
Phone Interview & Review (contact instructor to establish test time) The STUDENT is to call in.
15 Final Exam


 QUICK START GUIDE:

  1. Review the syllabus.   Check to see if your DVD player plays DVD-R types.
  2. Start READING the BIBLE, that's our Primary Source!
  3. Keep up with Feinburg as a Secondary Source, VIEW the Lectures! (hint: If the DVD has two hours on it, A & B, use your remote to go up & down ...then "play" or "enter")
  4. Email 1 pager of notes per hour of class time.   I need to have a full set at the end of the semester.   Phoning with questions is o.k.
  5. Any questions CALL or EMAIL... Don't be Bashful!

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