This unit will investigate the connection between Biblical interpretation and social transformation. Traditional historical critical, literary and contemporary ideological approaches to Scripture will be explored. The applicability of these approaches to contemporary contexts, with attention given to political, cultural and environmental spheres of life, will be critically considered.
Unit code: BA3712S
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running1. | Demonstrate competency in the use of relevant tools for biblical studies, such as commentaries, theological and bible dictionaries, lexicons, journals and digital resources, and primary sources |
2. | Engage a variety of exegetical methods in the analysis of biblical texts. |
3. | Identify and describe historical, cultural, social, and literary contexts of biblical texts |
4. | Explain how the relationship between texts and readers affects the interpretation and application of biblical texts |
5. | Apply critical insights from the studied methods within a particular context |
BA1011S Justice in the Old Testament or an equivalent foundational unit in Biblical Studies
Engagement with learning materials and discussion in forums utilizing the facilities of ARK
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Exegetical Essay | Major essay (exegetical) 2000 words |
0 | 40.0 |
Forum | Forum Posts – 5 submitted posts (250 words each) responding to case studies or reading plus 5 responses (50 words each) to other student’s posts – 1500 words |
0 | 20.0 |
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests | Online Quiz (exegetical terminology) (250 words)q |
0 | 10.0 |
Essay | Minor essay (thematic) 1000 words |
0 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2016
Unit record last updated: 2019-10-03 11:34:39 +1000