Details for Daniel

For many readers of the Bible, Daniel is a well-known name: we know the memorable story of Daniel in the lion’s den, his faithfulness or Daniel’s friends (Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego) refusal to worship the golden image. These are all comfortingly familiar. Yet when we delve into the latter half of the book (chapters 7-12) things begin to get murky and complicated as we encounter strange images, dreams and visions. In this unit, we will explore both sides of the book of Daniel – the court narratives and the apocalyptic worldview – to draw out its unified message.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Unit code: BIB314
Credit points: 10
Total workload hours per week: 10
Number of timetabled hours per week: 3 *

* Note: Units with reduced contact hours (such as those taught in Intensive format) will have an increased assessment component.↩

Prerequisites

The following courses are prerequisites:

BIB101—Introduction to the Bible

The unit Daniel is part of the subject area Biblical Studies and is offered as a part of the following Awards: Bachelor of Contemporary Ministry (Alphacrucis College (NSW Dept. of Education)).

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

This course unit provides a detailed examination of the specific book of Daniel and its apocalyptic worldview.

Subject Content

Interpreting apocalyptic
Critical approaches to Daniel
Excurses on various methods: genre analysis, literary approach, biblical theology, historiography
Theology of Daniel
Exegesis of selected passages

This course may be offered in the following formats

Lectures, tutorials, small group work, student presentation, dramatic reading, web-based interaction.

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis College.

Assessment Methods

Major essay (50%, 2500 words); Exegetical Essay (25%, 1250 words); Exam (25%)

Prescribed Text

Longman III, T. Daniel, NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1999.

Representative References

Amit, Y. Reading Biblical Narratives: Literary Criticism and the Hebrew Bible. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2001.
Collins, J.J.The Apocalyptic Imagination: An Introduction to Jewish Apocalyptic Literature. 2^nd ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.
Collins, J.J. Daniel: With and Introduction to Apocalyptic Literature. FOTL. vol XX.Grands Rapids: Eerdmans, 1984.
Cook, S.L. Prophecy and Apocalypticism: The Postexilic Social Setting. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1995.
Goldingay, J.E. Daniel. WBC. Waco: Word, 1989.
Goldingay, J.E.Word Biblical Themes: Daniel. Dallas: Word, 1989.
LaCocque, A. Daniel in his Time.Columbia: UOSCP, 1988.
Longman III, T. and Reid, D. God Is a Warrior. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995.