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This course views sapiential literature (Job, Proverbs, Sirach, Qohelet, Psalms and Song of Songs) as an expression of Israel's spirituality both at the time of its writing and today. 2. Envisioned Learning Outcomes 1. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the distinctive and techniques of OT Wisdom and how the authors used these techniques to communicate meaning. 2. Students will be able to perform the art of interpreting (Praying/Proclamation) Wisdom poetic literature through instruction, worked examples and practice. 3. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the overall themes, theology, structure, and message of the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Sirach, Qohelet, and Song of Solomon. 4. Students will be able to understand the usage of Wisdom literature in the New Testament; as well as the need to interpret Wisdom Literature in the context of Church’s Liturgy, Tradition and Spirituality so to lead others in so using these books. 5. Students will be able to continue to research, interpret, teach, preach, and interact with these six books throughout their personal lives and ministries. 3. Course Schedul