This unit aims to introduce students to the diversity of Old Testament traditions; exploring the relationships between theological themes in different historical contexts; and developing a familiarity with exegetical tools and methods, using inductive learning.
Unit Code: BA8701W
Points: 24.0
Unit Level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit Discipline: Old Testament
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this Unit is running| 1. | Describe the historical and social worlds of the Old Testament / Hebrew Bible |
| 2. | Effectively use the tools for biblical interpretation (dictionaries, commentaries, journals, monographs and primary sources) |
| 3. | Develop and an awareness of, and appreciation for, the history of Hebrew Bible research and a variety of current interpretive approaches |
| 4. | Demonstrate theological and hermeneutical applications of the Hebrew Bible within our current context |
| 5. | Undertake postgraduate-level research into the Hebrew Bible, and demonstrate this by writing an exegetical paper using appropriate methods and skills |
Lectures, activities, online tutorial discussion
| Type | Description | Wordcount | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 3000 word essay |
3000 | 45.0 |
| Exegesis | 3000 word exegesis |
3000 | 45.0 |
| Critical Review | 1,000 words of online participation, critically responding to set readings |
1000 | 10.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 30 Sep, 2019
Unit Record last updated: 2019-10-09 11:52:34 +1100