This unit examines the Psalms and wisdom writings of the Old Testament. Attention will be given to the book of Psalms as a whole as well as individual psalms and their literary forms and theology. Students will also examine selected wisdom texts and develop a familiarity with the features and limitations of wisdom as a biblical genre. The unit will explore the enduring appeal of these biblical writings to contemporary society and the church.
Unit code: BA2400C
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Proposing College: Catholic Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Accurately identify and describe key themes, literary genres and features of the Psalms and wisdom literature. |
2. | Undertake basic exegesis of a poetic or wisdom text using appropriate methods and secondary literature. |
3. | Report on scholarly debates about the Psalms and wisdom literature. |
4. | Apply a poetic or wisdom text to contemporary issues in society and the church. |
BA1001C and BN1001C or equivalent
Each three hours consists of two hours of interactive lectures and one hour of tutorial (in each case, presented in modes appropriate for face-to-face or online learning contexts).
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Report | 500-word Report |
500 | 30.0 |
Exegetical Essay | 2,500-word Exegetical Essay |
2500 | 40.0 |
Written Examination | 1-hour written examination |
1000 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 20 Jun, 2025
Unit record last updated: 2025-06-20 12:13:26 +1000