An examination of the book of Genesis, in light of various critical methods. Attention will be given to literary sources and editing, theological issues, anthropological approaches to the text, and contemporary postcolonial interpretation.
Unit code: BA3714W
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this unit is running1. | Analyse the range of theories relating to sources and editing of the book |
2. | Discriminate between religious perspectives in Genesis and other theologies in the Hebrew Bible, especially those relating to creation, politics and law |
3. | Reflect critically on the poetics of the text |
4. | Discuss the potential of this text in contemporary inter-religious dialogue between Judaism, Christianity and Islam |
5. | Evaluate the implications of competing critical methods |
Foundational unit in Hebrew Bible / Old Testament
12 weekly sessions, requiring online participation. Each session consists of lecturer’s input, guided reading, additional suggested resources, and tutorial tasks requiring critical reflection and peer interaction. For Classroom based, this will primarily consist of lectures and tutorials.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | 2,000 word essay |
0 | 40.0 |
Exegetical Essay | 2,000 word exegetical paper |
0 | 40.0 |
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | Online tutorial participation – not fewer than 5 entries of approximately 200 words |
0 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2015
Unit record last updated: 2021-09-28 17:49:28 +1000