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Undergraduate Course: New Testament 2 (BIST08005)

Course Outline
School School of Divinity College College of Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Biblical Studies Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description 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 Students MUST have passed: Biblical Studies: An Introduction 1 (BIST08008)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites Visiting students should usually have at least 1 introductory level Divinity/Religious Studies course at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
New CollegeTutorial2-11 11:10 - 12:00
New CollegeLecture1-11 11:10 - 12:00
New CollegeLecture1-11 11:10 - 12:00
First Class Week 1, Monday, 11:10 - 12:00, Zone: New College. Martin Hall
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:0020 sides / BiblesBible (RSV) and Greek
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:0020 sides / BiblesBible (RSV) and Greek
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%.
In order to pass this course, you must obtain a minimum of 40% in each of the above assessed components.
Special Arrangements
None
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Contacts
Course organiser Dr Helen Bond
Tel: (0131 6)50 8923
Email: H.Bond@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk
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