OT 311 Course at a Glance (2025)

Prophetical Books

Lectures By: Dr. Iain Duguid

3 Credits


Course Description

This course will cover the prophetical books of the Old Testament. We’ll interact with topics such as the structure, content, and theology of the prophetical books, the ancient Near Eastern setting of prophecy, the history of interpretation of the prophetic literature, and the role of the prophets in redemptive history.


Books to Purchase

The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.

Discovering Isaiah: Context, Interpretation, Reception
by Andrew T. Abernethy
Eerdmans, 2021
ISBN: 978-0802878052
The Christ of the Prophets
by O. Palmer Robertson
P&R, 2008
ISBN: 978-1596380660
By the River Chebar
by Daniel I. Block
Cascade Books, 2013
ISBN: 978-1620329993
Plowshares and Pruning Hooks: Rethinking the Language of Biblical Prophecy and Apocalyptic
by D. Brent Sandy
InterVaristy, 2002
ISBN: 978-0830826537

Estimated Workload

The estimated workload is still being calculated for this course. This will be made available shortly.

Lectures Readings Assignments
1.4 44 3.9
Hours Per Week Pages Per Week Hours Per Week

Course Assignments

The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.

  • Live Class Meeting [4 - 1 hr meeting]
  • Exegetical Project [9-10 pgs]
  • Hebrew Notebook [11 assignments (3-6 pgs each)]
  • Fact Sheets [6 assignments (2-3 pgs each)]
  • Final Exam [3 hr written exam]

Synchronous Meeting Times

This course offers optional synchronous class meeting(s) through Zoom which will be scheduled during the term based on everyone's availability (a poll will be taken by the instructor for these meetings and they will be recorded for students who are unable to attend live). These meetings will be helpful for the formation your understanding of apologetics as well as provide an opportunity to practice the method live with your instructor.

The meeting times are for the Fall 2025 term:

  • Week 2: Monday, 9/8, 7-8pm ET
  • Week 4: Monday, 9/22, 7-8pm ET
  • Week 8: Monday, 10/20, 7-8pm ET
  • Week 10: Monday, 11/3, 7-8pm ET