Wisdom Literature Class: Schedule Before Xmas Break

On the Prelim Exam

Solomon - Film Viewing

FILM VIEWING WISDOM LITERATURE CLASS ALSO OPEN TO NON-WISDOM STUDENTS Date: 23 Nov – Friday
Time: 8:10 – 11:00 in the morning
Venue: Arnoldus Hall

Article Review

Article Review (Click here to download this file)
Wisdom Literature (Flores, SVD)
Divine Word Seminary, Tagaytay City
11/8/12


1. An article (for the Wisdom class) is a more in-depth study of a particular problem on the Wisdom Literature in general or on specific text (or set of verses) in the Wisdom Literature

2. Such article is usually published in a reputable academic journal. Your article then must be found in the following journals (available at the Arnoldus Library):
• Biblica
• Biblical Theology Bulletin (BTB)
• Catholic Biblical Quarterly (CBQ)
• Irish Theological Quarterly
• Journal for the Study of the Old Testament (JSOT)
• Journal of Biblical Literature (JBL)
• Vetum Testamentum (VT)
• Revue Biblique (RB)
• Theological Studies (TS)

The following are published in the Philippines:
• Diwa: Studies in Philosophy and Theology (by Divine Word Seminary)
• Landas (by Loyola School of Theology)
• MST Review (by Maryhill School of Theology)
• Philippiniana Sacra (University of Santo Tomas Ecclesiastical Faculties)
• Proceedings of Catholic Biblical Association of the Philippines (PCBAP) including its Lecture Series.

3. A review is the technical term for an evaluation of a published article. For the Wisdom class, it means a two-page summary of the article and a one-page reflection. An article review then is a written essay in the student's own words about an article published in a reputable academic journal. This essay contains two things: a summary of the main points of the article (2 pages) and a critique or reflection on these points (1 page).

4. The paper must comply with the following formatting requirements:
• Paper size: 8.5/11
• Font: 12 Times New Roman
• Space: double space
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides

5. Submission date: on or before Nov. 26, 2012 (Monday before 5:00 pm at the registrar’s office)

6. Tips on how to write an article review. Click here.

7. General tips on how to write a summary. Click here.

Nota bene: Knowledge of biblical Hebrew and good English grammar are plus factors.

Lecture notes (in powerpoint) - USJ Students

Document 1: Basic Questions about Wisdom Literature
Document 2: Proverbs: An Introduction
Document 3: The Book of Job
Document 4: Qoheleth
Document 5: Sirach
Document 6: Wisdom of Solomon

Required Books

Required books:

1. The Catholic Prayer Bible: Lection Divina Edition, NRSV (QC: Claretian, 2010). *This is the only version (clean or no personal markings and annotations) allowed to be used during examinations. Copies are now on sale at the Arnoldus Library.


2. Anthony R. Ceresko, Introduction to the Old Testament Wisdom: A Spiritual for Liberation (QC: Claretian, 2000). *This is our textbook. Each student must have his or her own personal copy. Copies are now on sale at the Arnoldus Library.