Undergraduate Course: Method in Reading the Hebrew Bible 3/4 (BIST10029)
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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| Course description |
The aim of this course is to deepen the understanding of the methods used in the academic study of the HB/OT, with emphasis placed on contemporary methods. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| 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. |
| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
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 | | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 14:00 - 14:50, Zone: New College. Baillie Room |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will gain:
- knowledge of the methods used in the academic study of the Hebrew Bible;
- an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of these methods;
- insights into how Biblical Studies forms an integral part not only of theology, but also of the Humanities in general.
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Assessment Information
| All students will be assessed on the basis of seminar performance (10%), a 2000 word research essay (30%) and a final exam (60%). |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
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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