This unit will provide an overview of the Hebrew Bible taking into account its historical, cultural and literary contexts. It will seek to introduce students to the major theological themes of the Hebrew Bible and the interpretative approaches taken up by contemporary scholarship. It develops an understanding of critical exegetical tools, and includes an introduction to the context and interpretation of selected texts in the Pentateuch, the Deuteronomistic history, the prophetic tradition, and wisdom materials. This unit provides a foundation for further biblical and theological study.
Unit code: BA8791B
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Eva Burrows College
Show when this unit is running1. | Describe the general literary structures and narratives of the Hebrew Scriptures, and major theological themes in their socio-cultural contexts |
2. | Demonstrate ability to use tools for biblical interpretation (dictionaries, lexica, commentaries, monographs, journals, etc) |
3. | Apply critical methodologies in the interpretation of the Hebrew Bible. |
4. | Distinguish between a variety of interpretations of biblical texts and the assumptions upon which they are based |
5. | Assess the continuing significance of the text for the contemporary context. |
Lectures, seminars, group work, online forums, videos
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Reflection | 1,200 word summative reflection |
1200 | 20.0 |
Exegesis | 1,800 word exegesis of selected text |
1800 | 30.0 |
Essay | 3,000 word Essay |
3000 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 27 Jul, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2021-09-07 12:07:28 +1000