This unit will select books and/or themes of the Old Testament canon for deeper exegetical and theological study. Students will continue to develop known exegetical tools (such as close reading, historical-cultural research, and analysis of literary context) and integrate new tools appropriate to the particular text and genre (such as narrative criticism, social-scientific criticism, and ideological criticism). Building on the exegetical work, students articulate related Old Testament theological themes and explore the relevance of the Old Testament for today.
Unit code: BA9743Z
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Proposing College: Uniting College for Leadership and Theology
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Critically interpret a passage from a particular portion of the Old Testament using known exegetical tools and new specialized approaches appropriate to the selected text. |
| 2. | Synthesise an Old Testament theme that emerges from exegetical work. |
| 3. | Critically contextualise exegetical conclusions for contemporary Christian belief and practice. |
| 4. | Critically reflect on interpretive practices and theological conclusions. |
Level 9 elective unit in postgraduate theology and ministry awards. Prereq: BA1741Z Exploring the Old Testament
Lectures, readings, analysis of biblical texts online exercises, discussions, creative interaction and/or field trips
Resources will be provided to students in the Unit Guide and on ARK
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 7500 | 1.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 29 Oct, 2025
Unit record last updated: 2025-10-29 09:01:42 +1100