Undergraduate Course: Old Testament 2 (BIST08006)
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
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
A study of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament in translation. |
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
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | New College | Tutorial | | 2-11 | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | | New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 11:10 - 12:00, Zone: New College. Martin Hall |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Old Testament 2 | 2:00 | 20 sides / English Bibles | English Bibles | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | 20 sides / English Bibles | English Bibles |
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.
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Assessment Information
One 2000 word essay. 40% coursework (30% essay; 10% seminar preparation), 60% degree examination.
In order to pass this course, you must obtain a minimum of 40% in each of the above assessed components. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Hans Barstad
Tel: (0131 6)50 8916
Email: h.barstad@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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