Undergraduate Course: The Dead Sea Scrolls and Christian Origins 3/4 (BIST10020)
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
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
Detailed study of aspects of the Qumran community, the biblical texts from the eleven caves, and relationship to the beginnings of Christianity. |
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
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, 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 - 13:00 | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Wednesday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: New College. Room 1.07 |
Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | 16 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- learned about the advantages and limitations of using modern sociological models in the study of ancient sects, parties and groups.
- gained knowledge of features that make the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, Zealots, Sicarii and Fourth Philosophy distinctive as well as the commonalities that they share.
- studied the personalities, practices, rituals, and history/mythology of the communities' origins.
- acquired a good understanding of the grammatical and conceptual problems related to the reading of ancient religious literature.
- attained a thorough knowledge of the theology and piety of the scrolls.
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Assessment Information
10% on seminar presentations and participation, 30% on an essay, 60% on degree examination. |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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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 Timothy Lim
Tel: (0131 6)50 8919
Email: Timothy.Lim@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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