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New Testament 2 (DV0048)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : DIV-2-NT2

A focused study of selected writings and/or major themes in the New Testament or issues in contemporary New Testament studies.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Biblical Studies: An Introduction 1

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
07/01/2008 12:10 13:00 Martin Hall, New College Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 11:10 12:00 Central
Lecture Tuesday 11:10 12:00 Central
Lecture Thursday 11:10 12:00 Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Successful completion of this course will be demonstrated by the ability to:
1. locate NT passages in their literary and historical context, and to make comparisons with relevant contemporary texts.
2. interact with modern scholarly debate, primarily through the use of commentaries, reference works, journals and monographs discussing the relevant passages.
3. argue a coherent case by handling the textual and historical evidence that attends the biblical text.
4. engage in a close reading of texts, demonstrated through written work and oral presentation.

Assessment Information

One essay. Essay 40%; Degree exam 60%.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s)
2ND August 1 - 2 hour(s)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel : (0131 6)50 8900
Email : j.cannon@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Paul Foster
Tel : (0131 6)50 8917
Email : Paul.Foster@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.div.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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