Postgraduate Course: Advanced Hebrew Texts A (BIST11011)
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 |
This course aims to consolidate reading of classical Hebrew and to enrich experience of textual history and exegesis of the Hebrew Bible. |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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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, Monday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: New College. Meeting in the McIntyre room |
No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
? to widen the student?s experience of classical Hebrew through careful reading of selected Biblical texts;
? to develop skills of textual criticism through first-hand examination of the range of relevant evidence;
? to develop skills in exegesis through a structured investigation of the literary, historical, and theological dimensions of the texts studied.
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Assessment Information
- seminar presentation, 20%
- exegetical essay (3000 words), 80% |
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 Timothy Lim
Tel: (0131 6)50 8919
Email: Timothy.Lim@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Felicity Smail
Tel: 0131 650 7227
Email: F.Smail@ed.ac.uk |
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