This unit examines the Psalms and wisdom writings of the Old Testament. Attention will be given to the book of Psalms as a whole as well as individual psalms and their literary forms and theology. Students will also examine selected wisdom texts and develop a familiarity with the features and limitations of wisdom as a biblical genre. The unit will explore the enduring appeal of these biblical writings to contemporary society and the church.
Unit code: BA9400C
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Old Testament
Proposing College: Catholic Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Undertake advanced analysis of psalms and wisdom texts in critical engagement with secondary literature. |
2. | Demonstrate an ability to critically apply a wide range of standard biblical methodologies. |
3. | Identify interpretative ambiguities associated with the texts being examined. |
4. | Evaluate major theological themes found in the Psalms and wisdom literature. |
5. | Critically apply central theological themes of a Psalm or wisdom text to specific issues facing contemporary society and the church. |
BA8001C and BN8001C or equivalent
Each three hours consists of two hours of interactive lectures and one hour of tutorial (in each case, presented in modes appropriate for face-to-face or online learning contexts).
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Report | 1,500-word report |
1500 | 30.0 |
Exegetical Essay | 4,500-word Exegetical Essay |
4500 | 40.0 |
Written Examination | 1-hour written examination |
1000 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 20 Jun, 2025
Unit record last updated: 2025-06-20 12:14:05 +1000