This unit introduces teachers to the Scriptures by focussing on particular sections of the First (Old) and Second (New) Testaments and how these are interpreted within the Catholic tradition. It provides an overview of the relationship between Scripture and Revelation and principles and methods of biblical interpretation. This unit studies: * overview of key eras in Israelite history * the Genesis Creation stories in their Ancient Near Eastern context * the social, political and religious context of first century CE Judaism * the formation of the Gospels * the infancy Narratives * the Gospel of Mark
Unit code: BS8601Y (Approved)
Points: 16.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Biblical Studies
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running1. | Recognise and describe the role of Scripture as witness to God’s revelation for members of the Jewish and Christian faiths |
2. | Explain why Scripture was written, and is read, in particular social, political and religious contexts |
3. | Demonstrate an understanding that the Gospels present different 'portraits' of Jesus |
4. | Identify methods of interpretation and engage in basic literary analysis of texts |
5. | Apply learnings to critically assess the appropriate uses of scripture in religious education |
First Unit in GCTRE
A dialogical approach, encouraging student participation and questioning, using lecturer input, videos, text analysis and revisioning exercises.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Exegetical Essay | 2000 | 50.0 | |
Essay | 2000 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 4 Sep, 2020
Unit record last updated: 2020-10-29 13:35:03 +1100