A study of the Psalms in the life and worship of Israel, with particular attention given to the literary types of psalms and the shaping of the Psalter. Introduction to Hebrew poetry and detailed exegetical study of selected psalms. Exploration of the psalms in personal and communal spiritual practice will include: psalms in the use of ritual in pastoral care (individual and corporate); psalms as a reflective and creative resource in forming responses to life’s challenges and celebrations.
Unit code: BA2704S
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running1. | Describe the different literary genres in the Psalms |
2. | Use exegetical methodology in analysing selected texts |
3. | Articulate how liturgy is shaped by interaction with historical context |
4. | Evaluate a variety of theological, liturgical and pastoral approaches to studying the Psalms |
BA1001S Introducing the Hebrew Bible or equivalent
lecture/discussion/group work
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | 2,000 word essay |
0 | 50.0 |
Critical Review | 1000 word critical reflection on set reading |
0 | 20.0 |
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | 1,500 word tutorial paper |
0 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2016
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-04 13:33:42 +1100