This unit examines biblical literary criticism, with particular regard to the narrative texts of the Hebrew Bible. It explores the nature of literary conventions and devices employed by the biblical authors, such as type-scenes, repetition, characterization and the use of dialogue. The unit considers how literary art enhances the message of the texts, using literary analysis of specific narratives from, among others, the Abraham and Joseph narratives, Judges, Ruth, the stories of Saul’s rise and fall, and the story of David’s rise.
Unit code: BA2707S
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running1. | Demonstrate a familiarity with a range of literary critical tools |
2. | Effectively use literary critical tools in examination of specific texts |
3. | Identify, articulate and explain a variety of scholarly approaches to literary criticism of the Hebrew Bible |
4. | Critically evaluate the use of biblical narrative in popular culture |
BA1001S Introducing the Hebrew Bible or equivalent
lecture/discussion/group work
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | 2,000 word essay |
0 | 50.0 |
Critical Review | 1000 word critical reflection on set reading |
0 | 20.0 |
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | 1,500 word tutorial paper |
0 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2016
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-04 13:38:44 +1100