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Undergraduate Course: Women and Religion in the New Testament World 3/4 (BIST10014)

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 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Biblical Studies Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description A study of women in the religious life of early Christianity and the Roman-era religious environment through examination of key texts and other evidence.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: New Testament 2 (BIST08005)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites Visiting students should have at least 3 Divinity/Religious Studies courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
New CollegeLecture1-11 09:00 - 10:50
First Class Week 1, Thursday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: New College. Room 1.07
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Women and Religion in the New Testament World 3/42:0016 sides / English BiblesBibles
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After sucessful completion of this course, a student will have:
- a knowledge of seminal contributions to the historical study of women and religion in the New Testament world;
- an ability to write an essay showing independent, critical analysis;
- the ability to express independent critical assessment of the views of other scholars;
- the ability to engage in constructive scholarly debate with other seminar members;
- an awareness of the gendered and rhetorical nature of ancient texts.
Assessment Information
10% on seminar presentations and participation, 30% on an essay, 60% on degree examination.
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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