This unit introduces students to the history and literature of the Old Testament. A wide range of OT texts will be read to situate and examine biblical themes such as creation, flood, law, covenant, temple, worship, exodus, kingship, prophecy, exile, ethics, and the divine-human interaction. Students will also examine issues of genre, source, canonization and translation in order to critically assess and interpret the Old Testament.
Unit Code: BA1009T
Points: 18.0
Unit Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit Discipline: Old Testament
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School
Show when this Unit is running| 1. | Describe the broad historical, cultural, religious, and theological world of Old Testament texts including an awareness of key figures and dates |
| 2. | Situate a particular text within the history, literature, and theology of the Old Testament |
| 3. | Demonstrate an awareness of critical skills and tools for exegesis, including relevant reference tools and resources |
| 4. | Research, write and reference an exegetical essay using primary and secondary resources |
| 5. | Construct an argument for interpretation based on a close analysis of the text using the critical skills required |
Lectures, webinar tutorials, multiple choice quizzes
| Type | Description | Wordcount | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests | Short Quiz |
0 | 10.0 |
| Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests | Short Quiz |
0 | 10.0 |
| Exegesis | Exegesis paper (1500 words) |
0 | 30.0 |
| Forum | Weekly discussion forum |
0 | 10.0 |
| Written Examination | 2 hour final exam (2000 words equivalency |
0 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2016
Unit Record last updated: 2019-02-06 14:37:00 +1100