Introduction to the Bible for Teachers (BS8610Z)

Content

This unit introduces students to the bible by focusing on key sections of the Old and New Testaments and how these are interpreted within the Catholic tradition. It provides an overview of the relationship between scripture and revelation. It also investigates the principles and methods of biblical interpretation, providing a foundation for understanding the bible in the context of religious education and the life of the Church.

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

No prerequisites. This is the first unit in the CTC & YTU program of units for the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education.

Pedagogy

Online classes consist of interactive lectures. The asynchronous learning consists of guided learning activities.

Indicative Bibliography

• Boadt, Lawrence, Daniel J. Harrington & Richard J. Clifford. Reading the Old Testament: An Introduction. Revised 2nd ed. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2012.
• Boring, Eugene. An Introduction to the New Testament: History, Literature, Theology. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2012.
• Collins, John J. Introduction to the Hebrew Bible. 2nd ed. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2014
• Collins, John J, et al (eds.). The Jerome Biblical Commentary for the Twenty-First Century. 3rd ed. London: Bloomsbury, 2022.
• Jacobsen, Rolf and Michael Chan. Introduction to the Old Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2023.
• Moloney, Francis J. A Friendly Guide to the New Testament. Friendly Guide Series. Mulgrave: John Garratt Publishing, 2010.
• Perkins, Pheme. Reading the New Testament: An Introduction. 3rd ed. New York: Paulist, 2012.
• Powell, Mark Allan. Introduction to the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2010.
• Turner, Marie. A Friendly Guide to the Old Testament. Friendly Guide Series. Mulgrave: John Garratt Publishing, 2013.
• Vatican Council II. Dei Verbum. Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation. 18 November 1965. In Vatican II: The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents. Edited by Austin Flannery. New Revised Edition. Northpoint, NY: Costello Publishing, 1992.

Assessment