This unit provides an introduction to the Bible for students beginning critical biblical studies. It surveys the content of the Old and New Testaments, introduces important features of the biblical world relevant to interpretation, and considers the different kinds of literature contained within the Bible. Attention will be paid to the ways in which the Bible comes to us, through consideration of traditions, texts, versions and translations. In treating the biblical texts as Christian Scripture, the unit explores the history of the development of the biblical canon(s) and understandings of biblical inspiration and authority. Students are introduced to initial skills, resources, and tools for biblical interpretation
Unit code: BS1000P
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Biblical Studies
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the contents of the Bible, the diversity of biblical texts and genres, the development of biblical traditions and texts, and the history of the process of canonization |
2. | Demonstrate an awareness of the range of different approaches to notions of biblical inspiration, authority and interpretation |
3. | Make use of primary and secondary sources relevant to critical biblical study to investigate two particular biblical texts |
Lectures, Group Work, Tutorials
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | reflection paper (1000 words) or 1 x 15 minute oral examination before two examiners |
0 | 25.0 |
Essay | short paper on specified biblical texts (500 words) |
0 | 12.0 |
Essay | short paper on specified biblical texts (500 words) |
0 | 13.0 |
Essay | essay on the development of either the OT or NT canon (2000 words) |
0 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2014
Unit record last updated: 2020-10-28 14:50:32 +1100