Undergraduate Course: The Bible and Literature (BIST10030)
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 |
English Literature |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The aim of the course is to explore the cross-over areas of interest in the fields of biblical and literary studies. Issues arising from a consideration of the Bible in literature and of reading the Bible as literature will be discussed |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
A MINIMUM of three college/university level literature courses at grade B or above (should include no more than one introductory level literature course). Related courses such as civilisation or creative writing are not considered for admissions to this course.
Applicants should also note that, as with other popular courses, meeting the minimum does NOT guarantee admission. In making admissions decisions preference will be given to students who achieve above the minimum requirement with the typical visiting student admitted to this course having three to four literature classes at grade A.
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| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| On completion of the course, students will have a detailed knowledge of selected literary and biblical texts and of critical ways these texts have been read. They will be aware of current issues in biblical studies regarding the hermeneutics of reading the Bible as literature. They will be able to reflect critically on the influence of the Bible in the field of English and Scottish Literature. |
Assessment Information
one course essay of 2,500 words counting for 25%, and a take-away exam essay of 3,000 words counting for 75%.
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
One course essay of 2,500 words counting for 25%.
A take-away exam essay of 3,000 words, issued on F of Wk 11 and submitted on M of Wk 13 of semester 1, counting for 75%. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
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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