Postgraduate Course: Textual Criticism in Biblical Studies (BIST11001)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Biblical Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The textual history, key witnesses, & scholarly procedures involved in text-critical study of the Hebrew Bible, the Septuagint, and the Greek New Testament. Includes case-studies of text-critical problems, and also a familiarisation with the relevant major critical editions of these three bodies of writings. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Acquaintance with the textual history, key manuscripts (and types of evidence) for the text of the Hebrew Bible, the Septuagint and the Greek New Testament, and the issues in contemporary scholarly study of these matters.
2. Familiarity with the procedures and practices involved in text-critical study of these three bodies of writings.
3. Ability to weigh instances of textual variation in these writings and bring to bear critical judgement informed by advanced scholarship in the fields.
4. Good familiarity with the major critical editions of these writings, and an ability to make intelligent use of the relevant critical apparatuses of these editions. |
Assessment Information
| One essay of 3,000 words |
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 |
Dr Paul Foster
Tel: (0131 6)50 8917
Email: Paul.Foster@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Karoline Mclean
Tel: (0131 6)50 8952
Email: k.mclean@ed.ac.uk |
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