OTST 570 The Book of Daniel

About the Course

An expository study of the Book of Daniel, including introductory information, the genre and structure of the book, and different approaches to the book. The study of each chapter will include a contextual exposition taking into consideration the theology of the book, enabling the
student to prepare sermons and other materials related to the book.

Who Needs This Course?

• Master of Church Ministry
• Master of Divinity
• The course may also be taken by;
  • Pastors for continuing education
  • Professionals as a non-degree course for professional development
  • Graduate students of other schools as transfer credits

Time Investment

Students have to invest 2 hrs.

Course Outcomes

1. Understand the different trends about the book of Daniel among the Adventist, evangelical,
   and critical scholars and evaluate them in the light of the whole Scriptures and EGW
   writings.
2. Explain the different approaches to the book of Daniel and its authorship.
3. Understand the presuppositions of the different methods used in the interpretation of the
   book of Daniel.
4. Know the historical background, the genre, and the structure of the main sections of the
   Book.
5. Manage an adequate historical-grammatical analysis in order to get the main topics of the
   Book.
6. Identify the different topics and prophecies in the book and apply them in the
   comprehension of its theological themes.
7. Be familiar with the prophecies of Daniel and their relevance for the Church today.

Topics to Cover

Unit 1-The Book of Daniel- General Introduction – Study of Daniel 1

Unit 2- Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream – Study of Daniel 2

Unit 3- Daniel, his Friends and the Great Kings – Study of Daniel 3, 4, 5, and 6

Unit 4- Daniel 7: The Core of the book. The four beasts and the little horn – Study of Daniel 7a

Unit 5- Daniel 7: the core of the book. The saints, the judgment – Study of Daniel 7b

Unit 6- Daniel 8: The Little Horn, and the Purification of the Sanctuary

Unit 7- Daniel 9-12 the Seventy Weeks and Other Insights of Eschatological Events

Unit 8- Insights from Daniel’s Themes and Prophecies