This unit engages with the book of Jeremiah as a response to the crisis of the sixth-century BCE Babylonian incursion of Jerusalem and the associated waves of forced deportation. Students will be introduced to trauma as a lens for interpreting biblical texts. Through exegesis of selected texts and scholarship on the historical contexts of Jeremiah and themes such as prophecy, divine violence, forced deportation, diaspora and return, communal identity formation and communal memory will be explored.
Unit code: BA9520T
Unit status: Approved (Minor revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Delivery Mode: Intensive
Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School
Show when this unit is running1. | Analyse the historical, political and religious contexts that influenced the prophecies of the book of Jeremiah |
2. | Critically evaluate scholarship at the intersection of biblical studies and trauma studies, including literary, social-scientific, psychological and historical approaches. |
3. | Integrate advanced exegetical skills and contemporary theories of trauma to interpret selected texts from the book of Jeremiah |
4. | Critically evaluate selected ethical and theological issues arising from interpretations of the book of Jeremiah and propose implications for church life and teaching. |
At least two units in Biblical studies, including Introduction to the Old Testament or equivalent.
One week intensive including lectures and seminars (in-person 25 hours), supported by required pre-reading and three post-intensive tutorial sessions (on-line).
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay - Topical essay | 3000 | 45.0 | |
Exegetical Essay | 2500 | 35.0 | |
Seminar or Tutorial - Presentation | 1500 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 18 Oct, 2024
Unit record last updated: 2024-10-18 16:28:32 +1100