Old Testament 2 (DV0054)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : DIV-2-OT2

A study of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament in translation.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Biblical Studies: An Introduction 1

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biblical Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	11:10	12:00	Martin Hall, New College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	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

At the successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Read and understand several important texts in the Old Testament.

2. Write exegetical essays on selected, representative texts of the Hebrew Bible in English translation.

3. Express independent critical assessment of the views of other scholars who have worked with the same texts.

4. Demonstrate a sound and adequate handling of secondary literature in footnotes and bibliographical references, including discussions with other scholars.

5. Engage in constructive scholarly debate with other seminar members.