Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes will be studied in the context of the Writings and other wisdom literature, and in connection with the book’s reception history. By the end of the course students should be able to: understand the basic shape of the Writings; have a critical appreciation of the idea of wisdom literature; characterize some ancient and modern commentaries on Ecclesiastes; develop their own readings, supporting them with detailed exegesis.

About the instructor: Dr. Daniel Driver earned a PhD in Divinity (St Mary’s College, University of St Andrews, 2009), where he studied Old Testament; and a BA in English Literature (Wheaton College, 2002). Dr. Driver joined the faculty of AST in 2016 and was promoted to Professor in 2021. Prior to serving with AST, he taught Hebrew and Old Testament to undergraduates in Toronto. Before graduate school, he taught humanities to high school students in Kansas. Dr. Driver presently enjoys serving church and academy in Atlantic Canada, in a broadly and self-consciously ecumenical environment.

Dates: Weekdays from July 15, 2024 - July 26, 2024.

Days & Times: 9:15am-12:15pm.

Requirements: Readings and discussions. No written work, projects, or presentations.

Books to purchase:

Fee: $250.00.

Format: In-person at Atlantic School of Theology.

Please note: This Continuing Education program is non-credit, meaning it cannot be counted toward a degree or diploma, and will not be transcripted. Continuing Education registrations are refundable until 48 hours before a program commences, minus the Eventbrite processing fee. After that time, fees are non-refundable.

Questions? Please contact: James Cheatley, Continuing Education Convenor,([email protected]) or the instructor, Dr. Daniel Driver ([email protected]).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Atlantic School of Theology, 660 Francklyn Street, Halifax, Canada