A study of key texts on war and peace selected from Exodus, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Isaiah. Attention will be given to the theological implications of these texts.
Unit Code: BA3006W
Points: 18.0
Unit Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit Discipline: Old Testament
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this Unit is running| 1. | Describe selected scholarly theories about human and divine participation in biblical respresentations of war. |
| 2. | Rigorously exegete a biblical text related to the themes of war or peace. |
| 3. | Analyse the biblical background to notions of ‘just war’ and pacifism. |
| 4. | Reflect critically on the concept of genocide and its applicability in understanding Deuteronomy 20 and Joshua’s conquest narratives. |
36 points in Hebrew Bible
Lectures, tutorials, online interaction
| Name | Description | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Exegetical Essay | Exegetical paper of 2,000 words |
40.0 |
| Essay | Essay 2,000 words |
40.0 |
| Tutorial Paper | Tutorial paper of 1,000 words |
20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 16 Oct, 2019
Unit Record last updated: 2019-11-14 12:32:10 +1100