Course Description

Christian ethics has given increased attention to recovering the practice of hospitality, but the study of its foundation in divine hospitality is often only afforded a surface treatment. Furthermore, this is typically disproportionately rooted in New Testament texts, leaving Old Testament passages concerning a theology of hospitality underexamined.

While the biblical prototype for divine hospitality dawns with creation in Genesis 1, this theme is pervasive throughout the Old Testament. Key texts, like the divine visitation in Genesis 18, God as eschatological host in Joel 3:18, and God as cosmic host in Job 38—39, will be examined in order to explore this recurrent thread. In this seminar, we will determine how this theme is significant for Old Testament theology and extends to ethics.

This course has a maximum enrollment of 12 students.

To get into a priority enrollment course, you must register by the early registration deadline (see Important Dates) and must submit a Priority Enrollment Course Request (available through the "Additional Registration Requests" section of the Registration menu in REGIS or download it directly here) after completing your registration. Class lists will be determined within a week after the early registration deadline, and you will be notified by email shortly thereafter. First priority will be given to students who need a course for the program to which they have been admitted, and who have registered by the early registration deadline.