Prophesy in the Bible & today

Prophesy in the Bible & today

4 ECTS/EAP
Dr. Peter Nordberg (Sweden/Rootsi)
19.-20. september
TÜ.01.11

Course in english / Kursus inglise keeles

Course fees / Kursuse hinnad:

– 180 € (45 € = 1 EAP/ECTS) – vabakuulaja / Auditing participant (fee-paying, without ECTS)
– 240 € (60 € = 1 EAP/ECTS) – ainepunktidega / For credit (with ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Analyse prophecy as a theological and cultural phenomenon in the Ancient Near East and the Bible.
  • Distinguish biblical prophecy from idol/divinatory practices and false prophecy.
  • Trace the development and role of prophets in the Old and New Testaments.
  • Evaluate theological perspectives on the gift and office of prophecy in the early Church and today.
  • Critically assess historical and contemporary uses of prophecy within the Church.
  • Practice discernment of prophetic messages considering scriptural and ethical standards.