This unit explores the literary forms, traditions (oral and written) and central theological themes of the Pentateuch. Students will examine chosen pentateuchal passages in the light of source criticism, form criticism, narrative criticism, and reception history. They will develop familiarity with ancient and modern interpretations of the Pentateuch by Jewish and Christian exegetes. Attention will be given to both narrative and legal texts and to theological links between the Pentateuch and the New Testament. The unit will demonstrate the enduring relevance of pentateuchal texts to contemporary society and the church.
Unit code: BA9100C
Unit status: Approved (Minor revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Proposing College: Catholic Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Critically examine pentateuchal texts using detailed exegesis, appropriate methods, and secondary literature. |
2. | Compare and assess scholarly proposals of the origin and growth of the Pentateuch. |
3. | Raise and respond to questions about fundamental concepts and approaches in the study of the Pentateuch. |
4. | Reflect theologically on key themes in the Pentateuch, elucidating contemporary insights for society and the church. |
5. | Communicate deliberated conclusions from research of scholarly debate on interpretative issues in the Pentateuch. |
6. | Produce critical biblical research in pentateuchal studies. |
BA8001C and BN8001C (or BS8001C and BS8002C) or equivalent
Classes consist of interactive lectures, reading and analysing biblical texts, as well as discussions and seminars (in each case, presented in a manner appropriate for face-to-face, online, blended, or intensive delivery modes).
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) | |||||
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Variant 1 | ||||||||
Exegetical Essay | OPTION 1
OR OPTION 2
OR OPTION 3
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7000 | 100.0 | |||||
Variant 2 | ||||||||
Exegesis | 2,000-word case study (exegetical) |
2000 | 35.0 | |||||
Book Review | 2,000-word book review |
2000 | 25.0 | |||||
Exegetical Essay | 3,000-word exegetical essay |
3000 | 40.0 | |||||
Variant 3 | ||||||||
Exegesis | 2,000-word case study (exegetical) |
2000 | 30.0 | |||||
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | 30-minute seminar or tutorial |
2000 | 30.0 | |||||
Exegetical Essay | 3,000-word exegetical essay |
3000 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 7 Aug, 2023
Unit record last updated: 2023-08-07 14:47:48 +1000