This unit addresses key questions associated with the study of the Pentateuch. It pays particular attention to its content, literary forms, historical, religious and cultural background, including its history of formation and reception. It also explores the role and place of the Pentateuch within the biblical canon and its metanarrative. Attention will be also given to key themes of the pentateuchal story: the identity of YHWH and his people, creation, covenants, exodus, laws, atonement and holiness/purity.
Unit code: BA9724B
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Eva Burrows College
Show when this unit is running1. | Evaluate key hypotheses relating to the origin, unity, and composition of the Pentateuch |
2. | Appraise the theological and literary characteristics of different Pentateuchal traditions |
3. | Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the historical contexts (political, religious and social) of the Pentateuch |
4. | Assess the use of Pentateuchal themes in other biblical traditions |
5. | Analyse selected texts from the Pentateuch |
6. | Integrate theological ideas located in the Pentateuch into practical application to contemporary life, ministry or social contexts |
Interpreting the Hebrew Bible, or postgraduate foundational equivalent
Online forums, tutorials, guided readings, exegetical exercises, reflections, videos, discussions
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 1,500 word Presentation |
1500 | 20.0 |
Essay | 2,200 word Thematic Essay |
2200 | 35.0 |
Exegetical Essay | 3,300 word Exegetical Essay |
3300 | 45.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 27 Sep, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-05 15:57:01 +1100