This unit offers an Introduction to the literature of the Old Testament, and a study of the history and geography of biblical Israel. The topics covered include: manuscripts of the Holy Bible, development of the Old Testament Canon, and translation. Students will be introduced to the study of the Old Testament, and its different genres, comparing modern and patristic methodologies of interpreting the Old Testament. Students will study an overview of all books of the Old Testament.
Unit code: BA8109A
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running1. | Identify of the contents of the Old Testament and its various genres |
2. | Evaluate the importance of the study of the Old Testament, the origins of its writings, and how the books of the Old Testament were adopted by the church |
3. | Explain the basic historical, geographical, and cultural backgrounds of the ancient world of the bible |
4. | Apply exegetical methodology to a selected passage from the Old Testament |
Six fortnightly sessions, comprising guided reading from the set texts, additional reading resources and some notes, together with an online tutorial. Students will be expected to contribute to the discussions in each session.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | Essay – 3000 words |
0 | 40.0 |
Exegetical Essay | Exegetical Essay - 2000 words |
0 | 30.0 |
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests | Quizzes (four Quizzes across the semester Equivalent to 500 words) |
0 | 10.0 |
Essay | Online discussion (Equivalent to 500 words) |
0 | 10.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2019-10-03 11:34:39 +1000