This unit examines biblical literary criticism, with particular regard to the narrative texts of the Hebrew Bible. It explores the nature of literary conventions and devices employed by the biblical authors, such as type-scenes, repetition, characterization and the use of dialogue. The unit considers how literary art enhances the message of the texts, using literary analysis of specific narratives from, among others, the Abraham and Joseph narratives, Judges, Ruth, the stories of Saul’s rise and fall, and the story of David’s rise.
Unit code: BA9007S
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running1. | Demonstrate a familiarity with a range of literary critical tools |
2. | Effectively use literary critical tools in examination of specific texts |
3. | Discuss a variety of scholarly approaches to literary criticism of the Hebrew Bible |
4. | Critically evaluate the use of biblical narrative in popular culture |
5. | Demonstrate a capacity to research a specific narrative text in a rigorous, sustained and self-directed manner, using appropriate literary critical methodology |
BA8001S Introducing the Hebrew Bible or equivalent
Lecture/discussion/group work
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Exegetical Essay | 3,000 word tutorial paper (exegetical) |
0 | 50.0 |
Essay | 3,000 word essay |
0 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2016
Unit record last updated: 2019-09-02 16:27:44 +1000