In this unit students will consider how the Scriptures of Old and New Testaments represent living traditions rather than mere inert texts, including: • how the formation of the biblical canon reflects the living nature of the texts within the Jewish people and the Christian community • how the tradition lives on in the ways Christian communities, including Lutheran, have understood and used the Scriptures • how the biblical meta-narrative with Christ at its centre forms the heart of the tradition.
Unit Code: BS9104L
Points: 24.0
Unit Level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit Discipline: Biblical Studies
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this Unit is running| 1. | Analyse biblical texts in the light of their cultural, historical, literary, social, and religious contexts |
| 2. | Justify the notion of ‘living tradition’in the biblical texts themselves, in the formation of the biblical canon, and in the ongoing use of Scripture as ‘living tradition’ |
| 3. | Formulate ways of reading biblical texts in the light of a Christ-focused biblical meta-narrative. |
| 4. | Demonstrate advanced skills in critical methodology through interpretation of various biblical texts |
| 5. | Demonstrate self-guided learning, including research, writing and communication. |
At least 15cp in Biblical Studies or equivalent
Online
| Name | Description | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Journal | Reflective journal 1500 words equivalent |
20.0 |
| Critical Review | Critical literature review 1500 words |
30.0 |
| Essay | Essay 3000 words |
50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit Record last updated: 2019-10-31 14:58:54 +1100