Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Theology 10: Test 2-1 Review

It's That Time Again...
Below you will find everything you need to prepare for the Test for the 2nd Quarter, which is currently scheduled for Tuesday, December 10. The test is divided into three sections...


Section I: Multiple Choice
There will be 50 multiple choice questions on the test, taken from the form embedded below. The questions cover everything we have learned so far this quarter. Please be aware that there are [TBD] practice questions on this form, and while only 50 will appear on the test, there will be multiple versions of the test, meaning you could potentially see any of these questions.
  • 50 Multiple Choice Questions, 1 point per question, 50 points total this section.
  • Right click in the frame below and select Reload Frame from the menu to re-scramble the questions and answers.



 Section II: Fill In The Blank
Use the Exodus Worksheet given in class to study for this section of the test.
  • 20 Fill in the Blank Questions, 1 point per question, 20 points total this section.

Section III: The Essays
You are required to answer TWO essay questions correctly to get full credit for this section of the test, and this is important, so pay attention: You must answer the mandatory essay first, then you may choose your second essay from the list of options below.
  • TWO Essays, one mandatory worth 20 points, one optional worth 10 points, 30 points total this section.
Mandatory:
  1. Explain the Problem of Perception, and explain/describe how the three major periods of Western thought have sought to resolve or address it. Be sure to define the terminology relevant to your answer. Explain the relevance of this problem to Biblical interpretation, specifically with respect to the Primeval History in Genesis.
Choose One:
  1. Discuss the relevance of the book of Genesis to New Testament interpretation, focusing on the following stories/characters: (1) Adam & Eve, the serpent, the garden; (2) Abraham & the Binding of Isaac; (3) Joseph and his brothers
  2. Discuss the etiological nature of Genesis. Give examples of Genesis etiologies, and explain what this means for interpretation of the Patriarchal narratives. What is the essential distinction between an etiology and an historical narrative?
  3. Explain the biblical concept of sin as illustrated by the Genesis Primeval History. What is sin, and what is its impact on creation? How is the rest of the Bible essentially an attempt to explain God's efforts to counteract the impact of sin on creation without compromising humanity's freedom of choice? What is the story of the 'Fall' intended to say about the origin of sin? How is the pattern first set forth in this story repeated throughout the Primeval History? 
  4. Explain the 'Black Sea Flood' Theory, and its relationship to Ancient Near Eastern flood narratives. Assuming that the theory is true, how does it impact our understanding and interpretation of the Genesis flood narrative? What relevance does the quest for historical validation of the Primeval History have for interpretation in general?


The Class Presentations
If you need them, I've provided links to PDFs of the PowerPoints I used in class. Remember that you are always required to take notes, and you are expected to have your notes in class every day, so if you are missing answers to questions in your notes pages, make sure to use these presentations to address that.

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