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Hebrew Scripture Theology (P02215)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : DIV-P-HEBSCRI

An examination of theological themes in Jewish and Christian interpretation of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
07/01/2008 11:10 12:50 Baillie Room, New College Central Mondays, 1110-1250

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 11:10 13:00 Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After sucessful completion of this course, a student will have: a detailed knowledge of seminal contributions to the theological study of the HB/OT, from both Christian and Jewish perspectives; a critical understanding of how key HB/OT texts inform theological debate; a comprehension of recent developments in the theological study of the HB/OT. The student will also be able to: integrate the study of the HB/OT with other theological disciplines; identify commonalities and contrasts in Jewish and Christian understandings of the theology of the HB/OT; offer independent, critical analysis of the HB/OT texts in relation to theological issues.

Assessment Information

Summative: 50% critical assessment portfolio (weekly essays); 50% 3000-word research essay; formative: seminar leadership and participation.

Contact and Further Information

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

Course Secretary

Unknown

Course Organiser

Dr David Reimer
Tel : (0131 6)50 8907
Email : David.Reimer@ed.ac.uk

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

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

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