This unit will guide students in the study of significant social and theological themes within the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. Themes such as creation, covenant, family, the body, the poor, gender, food, land, justice, the state, power, hope, spirituality, to name a few. These themes will be examined within their original literary, historical and cultural contexts and evaluated for their relevance to contemporary times and practice.
Unit code: BA9069P
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Provide a critical and coherent analysis of selected theological themes in the Hebrew Bible |
2. | Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the cultural, social, historical, literary, religious contexts in which they originated |
3. | Critically evaluate scholarly interpretations of these themes |
4. | Exhibit the ability to relate the study of the selected themes to a broader understanding of the texts and theology of the Hebrew Bible |
5. | Critically analyse the relevance of these themes to the contemporary context of church and society. |
15 points of introductory study in Old Testament / Hebrew Bible
online lessons, forum and tutorial engagement
Note: detailed reading suggestions will be provided based on the selection of themes in any given year.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | A Thematic essay – 4000 words |
0 | 70.0 |
Book Review | 0 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-04 09:22:09 +1100